STAHL'S ESSENTIAL
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Chemical Disorder - ANS A condition primarily caused by neurotransmitter imbalances.
Neurotransmitters - ANS Chemicals that transmit signals across synapses in the brain.
Serotonin - ANS A neurotransmitter linked to mood regulation and depression.
Norepinephrine - ANS A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and mood regulation.
Broca's Area - ANS Brain region responsible for speech production.
Motor Aphasia - ANS Inability to speak due to brain damage.
Psychotropic Medications - ANS Drugs that affect mental processes and behavior.
Dopamine - ANS A neurotransmitter associated with reward and pleasure.
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,Neurologic System - ANS The system that controls brain and nerve function.
Corticotropin-Releasing Factors - ANS Hormones released during stress affecting the immune
system.
Parietal Lobe - ANS Brain region responsible for processing sensory information.
Hippocampus - ANS Brain structure crucial for memory formation.
GABA - ANS Principal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Antianxiety Effect - ANS Reduction of anxiety symptoms through medication.
Cerebral Hemispheres - ANS Two halves of the brain controlling opposite body sides.
Stroke - ANS A disruption of blood supply to the brain.
Psychiatric Disorders - ANS Mental health conditions affecting mood and behavior.
Cognitive Functions - ANS Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge.
Short-term Memory - ANS Memory system for temporarily holding information.
Medication Compliance - ANS Adherence to prescribed medication regimen.
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, Emotional Calmness - ANS State of reduced anxiety and stress.
Visual Images Processing - ANS Interpreting visual stimuli in the brain.
Auditory Stimuli Detection - ANS Recognizing sounds processed by the brain.
Immunosuppression - ANS Reduced immune response due to stress factors.
Mental Health Issues - ANS Conditions affecting emotional and psychological well-being.
Patient Education - ANS Informing patients about their health and treatment.
Behavioral Interventions - ANS Therapies aimed at modifying specific behaviors.
Nursing Assessment - ANS Evaluation of patient health status and needs.
Parkinson's Disease - ANS A neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement and
coordination.
Comorbid Condition - ANS A secondary disorder occurring alongside a primary condition.
Depression - ANS A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness.
Donepezil (Aricept) - ANS A medication used to treat Alzheimer's by inhibiting cholinesterase.
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PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Chemical Disorder - ANS A condition primarily caused by neurotransmitter imbalances.
Neurotransmitters - ANS Chemicals that transmit signals across synapses in the brain.
Serotonin - ANS A neurotransmitter linked to mood regulation and depression.
Norepinephrine - ANS A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and mood regulation.
Broca's Area - ANS Brain region responsible for speech production.
Motor Aphasia - ANS Inability to speak due to brain damage.
Psychotropic Medications - ANS Drugs that affect mental processes and behavior.
Dopamine - ANS A neurotransmitter associated with reward and pleasure.
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,Neurologic System - ANS The system that controls brain and nerve function.
Corticotropin-Releasing Factors - ANS Hormones released during stress affecting the immune
system.
Parietal Lobe - ANS Brain region responsible for processing sensory information.
Hippocampus - ANS Brain structure crucial for memory formation.
GABA - ANS Principal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Antianxiety Effect - ANS Reduction of anxiety symptoms through medication.
Cerebral Hemispheres - ANS Two halves of the brain controlling opposite body sides.
Stroke - ANS A disruption of blood supply to the brain.
Psychiatric Disorders - ANS Mental health conditions affecting mood and behavior.
Cognitive Functions - ANS Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge.
Short-term Memory - ANS Memory system for temporarily holding information.
Medication Compliance - ANS Adherence to prescribed medication regimen.
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, Emotional Calmness - ANS State of reduced anxiety and stress.
Visual Images Processing - ANS Interpreting visual stimuli in the brain.
Auditory Stimuli Detection - ANS Recognizing sounds processed by the brain.
Immunosuppression - ANS Reduced immune response due to stress factors.
Mental Health Issues - ANS Conditions affecting emotional and psychological well-being.
Patient Education - ANS Informing patients about their health and treatment.
Behavioral Interventions - ANS Therapies aimed at modifying specific behaviors.
Nursing Assessment - ANS Evaluation of patient health status and needs.
Parkinson's Disease - ANS A neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement and
coordination.
Comorbid Condition - ANS A secondary disorder occurring alongside a primary condition.
Depression - ANS A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness.
Donepezil (Aricept) - ANS A medication used to treat Alzheimer's by inhibiting cholinesterase.
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