PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FINAL
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When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger
situations, what neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to
occur? - Answer: nonessential physiological processes shut
down (i.e. digestion & reproduction), energy is channeled into a
host of functions preparing for rapid action.
Stressful events are perceived at the __________, processed at
the _______, which then activates lower brain areas & puts the
limbic system on alert - Answer: cortex, amygdala
when there is imminent danger, a burst of excitation originates
from the locus coeruleus which releases _____________, which
results in instantaneous hypervigilance. - Answer:
norepinephrine
what is responsible for the release of stress hormones? -
Answer: limbic system and hypothalamus by activating the SNS,
,HTA, or HPA
_________ ions act as a brake and dampen the limbic alert -
Answer: chloride
________ enhance the flow of negative (chloride) ions which
results in widespread calming in may areas of the brain -
Answer: benzodiazepines
excitability in the locus coerulues is also mediated by _______ -
Answer: serotonin
in the Locus Coeruleus, serotonin is ____________. - Answer:
inhibitory
A decrease in serotonin may impact the locus coeruleus by
making it more disinhibited and more sensitive to ___________.
- Answer: activation
Acquired fears appear to be mediated primarily by the
___________. - Answer: amygdala
, After very frightening events, the amygdala ________ certain
stimulus events of the experience. These memories are highly
resistant to extinction. - Answer: encodes
There is speculation that _______ many play a role in inhibiting
cellular reactivity in the amygdala - Answer: serotonin
What are four medication options for treating GAD? - Answer:
benzodiazepines, atypical antianxiety (buspirone), SNRIs and
SSRIs, andn gabapentin
Benzodiazepines can be used to treat severe cases of GAD, but
should not be used if the patient is at risk for ___________ -
Answer: dependence/substance abuse
_______ reduces worry and rumination seen in GAD, but it is not
addictive - Answer: Buspirone
This antiseizure medication is primarily used to treat anxiety in
bipolar disorder - Answer: gabapentin
Specific phobias are generally not treated with
__________________. - Answer: psychotropic medications
EXAM LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger
situations, what neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to
occur? - Answer: nonessential physiological processes shut
down (i.e. digestion & reproduction), energy is channeled into a
host of functions preparing for rapid action.
Stressful events are perceived at the __________, processed at
the _______, which then activates lower brain areas & puts the
limbic system on alert - Answer: cortex, amygdala
when there is imminent danger, a burst of excitation originates
from the locus coeruleus which releases _____________, which
results in instantaneous hypervigilance. - Answer:
norepinephrine
what is responsible for the release of stress hormones? -
Answer: limbic system and hypothalamus by activating the SNS,
,HTA, or HPA
_________ ions act as a brake and dampen the limbic alert -
Answer: chloride
________ enhance the flow of negative (chloride) ions which
results in widespread calming in may areas of the brain -
Answer: benzodiazepines
excitability in the locus coerulues is also mediated by _______ -
Answer: serotonin
in the Locus Coeruleus, serotonin is ____________. - Answer:
inhibitory
A decrease in serotonin may impact the locus coeruleus by
making it more disinhibited and more sensitive to ___________.
- Answer: activation
Acquired fears appear to be mediated primarily by the
___________. - Answer: amygdala
, After very frightening events, the amygdala ________ certain
stimulus events of the experience. These memories are highly
resistant to extinction. - Answer: encodes
There is speculation that _______ many play a role in inhibiting
cellular reactivity in the amygdala - Answer: serotonin
What are four medication options for treating GAD? - Answer:
benzodiazepines, atypical antianxiety (buspirone), SNRIs and
SSRIs, andn gabapentin
Benzodiazepines can be used to treat severe cases of GAD, but
should not be used if the patient is at risk for ___________ -
Answer: dependence/substance abuse
_______ reduces worry and rumination seen in GAD, but it is not
addictive - Answer: Buspirone
This antiseizure medication is primarily used to treat anxiety in
bipolar disorder - Answer: gabapentin
Specific phobias are generally not treated with
__________________. - Answer: psychotropic medications
