Nu 664 Midterm Exam Questions with A+
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deontological theory - -actions judged based on their inherent value
regardless of their consequences is based on which ethical decision-making
approach?
-involves physical changes in the brain - -brain plasticity, which refers to the
brain's capacity to change in response to an event, __________
-GABA - -Sx of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which
neurotransmitter?
-all of the above - -Current procedural terminology (CPT) is a code set by
the American Medical Association. What's its function?
-to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services
-to communicate uniform information about medical services
-describe services for billing
-reticular activating system - -the brain structure that is believed to have a
gating/filtering function and is the area of the brain through which all sensory
information passes en route to various cortical areas is what?
-Determinants of health - -the range of personal, social, economic, and
environmental factors that influence health status are known as which of the
following?
-a communication medium - -the role of neurotransmitters in the central
nervous system is to function as _______
-nucleus accumbens - -the portion of the brain is implicated in addiction
medicine. The rewards pathway lights up in this area of the brain when
substances are abused. It is believed that long-term damage from
methamphetamine abuse can cause chronic feelings of loss of interest, flat
affect, and social isolation.
-serve on a legislative committee - -what is the most effective strategy for a
PMHNP to act as a change agent in mental health policy?
-Glutamate - -what is the principle excitatory neurotransmitter in the
central nervous system?
Graded Solutions
deontological theory - -actions judged based on their inherent value
regardless of their consequences is based on which ethical decision-making
approach?
-involves physical changes in the brain - -brain plasticity, which refers to the
brain's capacity to change in response to an event, __________
-GABA - -Sx of anxiety and panic are associated with a low level of which
neurotransmitter?
-all of the above - -Current procedural terminology (CPT) is a code set by
the American Medical Association. What's its function?
-to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services
-to communicate uniform information about medical services
-describe services for billing
-reticular activating system - -the brain structure that is believed to have a
gating/filtering function and is the area of the brain through which all sensory
information passes en route to various cortical areas is what?
-Determinants of health - -the range of personal, social, economic, and
environmental factors that influence health status are known as which of the
following?
-a communication medium - -the role of neurotransmitters in the central
nervous system is to function as _______
-nucleus accumbens - -the portion of the brain is implicated in addiction
medicine. The rewards pathway lights up in this area of the brain when
substances are abused. It is believed that long-term damage from
methamphetamine abuse can cause chronic feelings of loss of interest, flat
affect, and social isolation.
-serve on a legislative committee - -what is the most effective strategy for a
PMHNP to act as a change agent in mental health policy?
-Glutamate - -what is the principle excitatory neurotransmitter in the
central nervous system?
