Walden University – NURS 6630 Psychopharmacology | Quiz 1 Questions and Answers | 2025
| Neurotransmitters, Receptors, Adherence, and Brain Pathways
Which neurotransmitter is considered the major excitatory neurotransmitter? A. Glycine
B. GABA
C. Glutamate
D. Serotonin
A & B are inhibitor and D is involved in mood and sleep
The correct answer is C
Neurotransmission is unidirectional insofar as chemical and electrical conduction is concerned
within the individual neuron. Which of the following descriptions best characterizes the order
of neurotransmitter/receptor interaction that results in an electrical signal impulse and the
release of another neurotransmitter for interaction in the synaptic cleft (signal conduction
through a neuron)? A. Cell body, dendrites, Axon and Axon terminals
B. Dendrites, Axon, Cell Body, Axon, Axon terminals
C.Dendrites, Cell body, Axon Axon terminals
D. Axon terminal, Axon, Cell body, Dendrites
G-protein coupled receptors are targets for several psychiatric medications. Given what we
know about these receptors, what is the ultimate result we will see when one of them is
activated in a way that would potentiate an action? A. Intracellular activation of second
messengers
B. Protein phosphorylation
C. Modification of the gene
Correct is the C
, Neurotransmitters are defined by four essential characteristics. These are: A.
Neurotransmitters are synthesized within presynaptic neurons
C. Their action on postsynaptic neurons can be replicated by administrating a drug that mimics
the activity of the endogenous neurotransmitter.
D. Their action in the synaptic cleft is terminated by a specific action
Of the components of patient-focused interventions to enhance adherence, which component
includes the following strategies: adaptive thinking, use of cues, and support? A. Motivation
B. Skills
C. Logistics
D. Education
B is the correct answer
Motivation is a component of patient-focused interventions to enhance adherence. Based on
the transtheoretical model, readiness to change can fluctuate across five stages. Which stage is
represented by the patient who is aware that a problem exists and, while seriously thinking
about overcoming it, has not yet committed to a plan of action? A. Preparation
B. Action
C. Contemplation
D. Maintenance
C is the correct answer
Treatment adherence is affected by several different factors. Clinical factors include mood,
anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse. There are also patient factors such as knowledge,
attitude, and beliefs; economic and racial/ethnic disparities, and clinical encounters. A patient
| Neurotransmitters, Receptors, Adherence, and Brain Pathways
Which neurotransmitter is considered the major excitatory neurotransmitter? A. Glycine
B. GABA
C. Glutamate
D. Serotonin
A & B are inhibitor and D is involved in mood and sleep
The correct answer is C
Neurotransmission is unidirectional insofar as chemical and electrical conduction is concerned
within the individual neuron. Which of the following descriptions best characterizes the order
of neurotransmitter/receptor interaction that results in an electrical signal impulse and the
release of another neurotransmitter for interaction in the synaptic cleft (signal conduction
through a neuron)? A. Cell body, dendrites, Axon and Axon terminals
B. Dendrites, Axon, Cell Body, Axon, Axon terminals
C.Dendrites, Cell body, Axon Axon terminals
D. Axon terminal, Axon, Cell body, Dendrites
G-protein coupled receptors are targets for several psychiatric medications. Given what we
know about these receptors, what is the ultimate result we will see when one of them is
activated in a way that would potentiate an action? A. Intracellular activation of second
messengers
B. Protein phosphorylation
C. Modification of the gene
Correct is the C
, Neurotransmitters are defined by four essential characteristics. These are: A.
Neurotransmitters are synthesized within presynaptic neurons
C. Their action on postsynaptic neurons can be replicated by administrating a drug that mimics
the activity of the endogenous neurotransmitter.
D. Their action in the synaptic cleft is terminated by a specific action
Of the components of patient-focused interventions to enhance adherence, which component
includes the following strategies: adaptive thinking, use of cues, and support? A. Motivation
B. Skills
C. Logistics
D. Education
B is the correct answer
Motivation is a component of patient-focused interventions to enhance adherence. Based on
the transtheoretical model, readiness to change can fluctuate across five stages. Which stage is
represented by the patient who is aware that a problem exists and, while seriously thinking
about overcoming it, has not yet committed to a plan of action? A. Preparation
B. Action
C. Contemplation
D. Maintenance
C is the correct answer
Treatment adherence is affected by several different factors. Clinical factors include mood,
anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse. There are also patient factors such as knowledge,
attitude, and beliefs; economic and racial/ethnic disparities, and clinical encounters. A patient
