Test Bank Complete_ Stahl's Essential
Psychopharmacology Neuroscientific Basis and
Practical Applications 5th Edition, (2021) Stephen M.
Stahl (Author) All Chapters 1-13
Chemical Disorder - ANSWERA condition primarily caused by neurotransmitter
imbalances.
Neurotransmitters - ANSWERChemicals that transmit signals across synapses in the
brain.
Serotonin - ANSWERA neurotransmitter linked to mood regulation and depression.
Norepinephrine - ANSWERA neurotransmitter involved in arousal and mood
regulation.
Broca's Area - ANSWERBrain region responsible for speech production.
Motor Aphasia - ANSWERInability to speak due to brain damage.
Psychotropic Medications - ANSWERDrugs that affect mental processes and
behavior.
Dopamine - ANSWERA neurotransmitter associated with reward and pleasure.
Neurologic System - ANSWERThe system that controls brain and nerve function.
Corticotropin-Releasing Factors - ANSWERHormones released during stress affecting
the immune system.
Parietal Lobe - ANSWERBrain region responsible for processing sensory information.
Hippocampus - ANSWERBrain structure crucial for memory formation.
GABA - ANSWERPrincipal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Antianxiety Effect - ANSWERReduction of anxiety symptoms through medication.
Cerebral Hemispheres - ANSWERTwo halves of the brain controlling opposite body
sides.
Stroke - ANSWERA disruption of blood supply to the brain.
Psychiatric Disorders - ANSWERMental health conditions affecting mood and
behavior.
,Cognitive Functions - ANSWERMental processes involved in gaining knowledge.
Short-term Memory - ANSWERMemory system for temporarily holding information.
Medication Compliance - ANSWERAdherence to prescribed medication regimen.
Emotional Calmness - ANSWERState of reduced anxiety and stress.
Visual Images Processing - ANSWERInterpreting visual stimuli in the brain.
Auditory Stimuli Detection - ANSWERRecognizing sounds processed by the brain.
Immunosuppression - ANSWERReduced immune response due to stress factors.
Mental Health Issues - ANSWERConditions affecting emotional and psychological
well-being.
Patient Education - ANSWERInforming patients about their health and treatment.
Behavioral Interventions - ANSWERTherapies aimed at modifying specific behaviors.
Nursing Assessment - ANSWEREvaluation of patient health status and needs.
Parkinson's Disease - ANSWERA neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement
and coordination.
Comorbid Condition - ANSWERA secondary disorder occurring alongside a primary
condition.
Depression - ANSWERA mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness.
Donepezil (Aricept) - ANSWERA medication used to treat Alzheimer's by inhibiting
cholinesterase.
Acetylcholine - ANSWERA neurotransmitter important for memory and learning.
Cholinesterase - ANSWERAn enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the brain.
Stigma - ANSWERNegative perception associated with mental health disorders.
Educational Programming - ANSWERInitiatives aimed at increasing understanding of
mental health.
Paranoid Schizophrenia - ANSWERA type of schizophrenia characterized by delusions
and paranoia.
, Familial Tendency - ANSWERThe likelihood of a disorder occurring in family
members.
Sleep Hygiene - ANSWERPractices that promote consistent and restful sleep.
Negative Symptoms - ANSWERAbsence of normal emotional responses in
schizophrenia.
Temporal Lobe - ANSWERBrain region involved in memory and emotional responses.
Hypothalamus - ANSWERBrain region regulating sleep, temperature, and hunger.
PET Scan - ANSWERImaging test using radioactive substances to visualize brain
activity.
Executive Functions - ANSWERCognitive processes for planning, decision-making,
and problem-solving.
Antidepressants - ANSWERMedications prescribed to alleviate symptoms of
depression.
Mood Swings - ANSWERRapid changes in emotional state or mood.
Hallucinations - ANSWERPerceptions of things that are not present in reality.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - ANSWERAn anxiety disorder characterized by
unwanted repetitive thoughts.
Bipolar Disorder - ANSWERA mood disorder with alternating episodes of mania and
depression.
Behavioral Symptoms - ANSWERObservable actions that indicate psychological
distress.
Blood Pressure Monitoring - ANSWERRegular checks of blood pressure to assess
health.
Temperature Monitoring - ANSWERRegular checks of body temperature for health
assessment.
Social Support - ANSWEREmotional and practical assistance from family and friends.
Cognitive Dysfunction - ANSWERImpaired mental processes affecting memory and
understanding.
Behavioral Reinforcement - ANSWEREncouragement to promote desired behaviors
in patients.
Psychopharmacology Neuroscientific Basis and
Practical Applications 5th Edition, (2021) Stephen M.
Stahl (Author) All Chapters 1-13
Chemical Disorder - ANSWERA condition primarily caused by neurotransmitter
imbalances.
Neurotransmitters - ANSWERChemicals that transmit signals across synapses in the
brain.
Serotonin - ANSWERA neurotransmitter linked to mood regulation and depression.
Norepinephrine - ANSWERA neurotransmitter involved in arousal and mood
regulation.
Broca's Area - ANSWERBrain region responsible for speech production.
Motor Aphasia - ANSWERInability to speak due to brain damage.
Psychotropic Medications - ANSWERDrugs that affect mental processes and
behavior.
Dopamine - ANSWERA neurotransmitter associated with reward and pleasure.
Neurologic System - ANSWERThe system that controls brain and nerve function.
Corticotropin-Releasing Factors - ANSWERHormones released during stress affecting
the immune system.
Parietal Lobe - ANSWERBrain region responsible for processing sensory information.
Hippocampus - ANSWERBrain structure crucial for memory formation.
GABA - ANSWERPrincipal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Antianxiety Effect - ANSWERReduction of anxiety symptoms through medication.
Cerebral Hemispheres - ANSWERTwo halves of the brain controlling opposite body
sides.
Stroke - ANSWERA disruption of blood supply to the brain.
Psychiatric Disorders - ANSWERMental health conditions affecting mood and
behavior.
,Cognitive Functions - ANSWERMental processes involved in gaining knowledge.
Short-term Memory - ANSWERMemory system for temporarily holding information.
Medication Compliance - ANSWERAdherence to prescribed medication regimen.
Emotional Calmness - ANSWERState of reduced anxiety and stress.
Visual Images Processing - ANSWERInterpreting visual stimuli in the brain.
Auditory Stimuli Detection - ANSWERRecognizing sounds processed by the brain.
Immunosuppression - ANSWERReduced immune response due to stress factors.
Mental Health Issues - ANSWERConditions affecting emotional and psychological
well-being.
Patient Education - ANSWERInforming patients about their health and treatment.
Behavioral Interventions - ANSWERTherapies aimed at modifying specific behaviors.
Nursing Assessment - ANSWEREvaluation of patient health status and needs.
Parkinson's Disease - ANSWERA neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement
and coordination.
Comorbid Condition - ANSWERA secondary disorder occurring alongside a primary
condition.
Depression - ANSWERA mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness.
Donepezil (Aricept) - ANSWERA medication used to treat Alzheimer's by inhibiting
cholinesterase.
Acetylcholine - ANSWERA neurotransmitter important for memory and learning.
Cholinesterase - ANSWERAn enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the brain.
Stigma - ANSWERNegative perception associated with mental health disorders.
Educational Programming - ANSWERInitiatives aimed at increasing understanding of
mental health.
Paranoid Schizophrenia - ANSWERA type of schizophrenia characterized by delusions
and paranoia.
, Familial Tendency - ANSWERThe likelihood of a disorder occurring in family
members.
Sleep Hygiene - ANSWERPractices that promote consistent and restful sleep.
Negative Symptoms - ANSWERAbsence of normal emotional responses in
schizophrenia.
Temporal Lobe - ANSWERBrain region involved in memory and emotional responses.
Hypothalamus - ANSWERBrain region regulating sleep, temperature, and hunger.
PET Scan - ANSWERImaging test using radioactive substances to visualize brain
activity.
Executive Functions - ANSWERCognitive processes for planning, decision-making,
and problem-solving.
Antidepressants - ANSWERMedications prescribed to alleviate symptoms of
depression.
Mood Swings - ANSWERRapid changes in emotional state or mood.
Hallucinations - ANSWERPerceptions of things that are not present in reality.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - ANSWERAn anxiety disorder characterized by
unwanted repetitive thoughts.
Bipolar Disorder - ANSWERA mood disorder with alternating episodes of mania and
depression.
Behavioral Symptoms - ANSWERObservable actions that indicate psychological
distress.
Blood Pressure Monitoring - ANSWERRegular checks of blood pressure to assess
health.
Temperature Monitoring - ANSWERRegular checks of body temperature for health
assessment.
Social Support - ANSWEREmotional and practical assistance from family and friends.
Cognitive Dysfunction - ANSWERImpaired mental processes affecting memory and
understanding.
Behavioral Reinforcement - ANSWEREncouragement to promote desired behaviors
in patients.
