NR 546 MIDTERM EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Neuroscience matters correct answers >> Neuroscience is
the foundation for mental health prescribing, especially as the
future moves toward symptom-based prescribing rather than
selecting a drug class based on a diagnosis. Know what area of
the brain is associated with presenting symptoms AND how the
medication works on that area of the brain to treat that symptom
(the medication mechanism of action)
Functional neuroanatomy correct answers >> Classifying
how regions within the nervous system relate to psychology and
behavior.
If a particular area of the brain is affected, what is the expected
response? What symptoms would you expect to see? Link the
assessment to the affected brain area.
Ethical Issues correct answers >> course Explore section and
readings
Epigenetics correct answers >> the study of influences on
gene expression that occur without a DNA change
Why is epigenetics important? correct answers >> Involved
in switching genes on and off
i.e. controlling transcription/translation
, How does epigenetics impact a person's mental health?
correct answers >>
Genetics correct answers >> The scientific study of heredity
How does the CYP450 affect pharmacodynamics and
pharmacokinetics? correct answers >>
What are some very common/concerning interactions? correct
answers >> Also see Stahl Ch 2.
Incidence of mental illness correct answers >> what factors
are increasing the incidence? This is covered in the course
Explore section
CYP450 correct answers >> -Enzyme family most important
in metabolizing drugs
-Always available in the liver
-Evolved to eliminate toxic chemicals from plants
-Function can be altered by alcohol & barbiturates
CYP450 inducers correct answers >> Kenytoin Rides Shotgun
in Barbie's Crazy Girly Motor Car
phenytoin
rifampin
st. john's wart
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Neuroscience matters correct answers >> Neuroscience is
the foundation for mental health prescribing, especially as the
future moves toward symptom-based prescribing rather than
selecting a drug class based on a diagnosis. Know what area of
the brain is associated with presenting symptoms AND how the
medication works on that area of the brain to treat that symptom
(the medication mechanism of action)
Functional neuroanatomy correct answers >> Classifying
how regions within the nervous system relate to psychology and
behavior.
If a particular area of the brain is affected, what is the expected
response? What symptoms would you expect to see? Link the
assessment to the affected brain area.
Ethical Issues correct answers >> course Explore section and
readings
Epigenetics correct answers >> the study of influences on
gene expression that occur without a DNA change
Why is epigenetics important? correct answers >> Involved
in switching genes on and off
i.e. controlling transcription/translation
, How does epigenetics impact a person's mental health?
correct answers >>
Genetics correct answers >> The scientific study of heredity
How does the CYP450 affect pharmacodynamics and
pharmacokinetics? correct answers >>
What are some very common/concerning interactions? correct
answers >> Also see Stahl Ch 2.
Incidence of mental illness correct answers >> what factors
are increasing the incidence? This is covered in the course
Explore section
CYP450 correct answers >> -Enzyme family most important
in metabolizing drugs
-Always available in the liver
-Evolved to eliminate toxic chemicals from plants
-Function can be altered by alcohol & barbiturates
CYP450 inducers correct answers >> Kenytoin Rides Shotgun
in Barbie's Crazy Girly Motor Car
phenytoin
rifampin
st. john's wart
