NURSING MISC WEEK 6 QUIZ 2 STUDY GUIDE Study Questions & Answers

NURSING MISC WEEK 6 QUIZ 2 STUDY GUIDE Study Questions & Answers DEPRESSION What is the theory that a deficit in monoamines (NE, DO, and SE) are the underlying causes of depression? Monoamine hypothesis of depression What is a potential cause of depression caused by chronic activation of the HPA system and increased hormone secretion? Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system deregulation What hormone is chronically elevated in the HPA theory of depression, which also causes immunosuppression in the body? Cortisol What neuroanatomic and funcational abdnormality may be difficulties as well as sleep arousal and disturbances? Alterations in the norepinephrine system What 2 factors contribute to mood disorders? Genetics and environmental factors ANXIETY What are 2 neurotransmitters implicated in general anxiety disorder? Norepinephrine and serotonin What is the primary etiology of PTSD? Exposure to a terrifying life event What are 2 areas of the brain, which store, retrieve and extinguish fearful memories? Amygdala and prefrontal cortex What are 2 neurotransmitters that contribute to the pathophysiology of OCD? Serotonin and dopamine What system, if stimulated, causes the repetitive acts associated with OCD? Dopamine