Walden University NURS 6630 Psycho Pharm Week 3 Quiz

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 who presents hopeless, with decreased energy, and poor concentration is affected by which factor? Selected Answer: D. Mood Answers: A. Substance misuse B. Knowledge deficits C. Attitude ad belief system D. Mood Response Feedback: These are signs of an altered mood.  Question 2 3.75 out of 3.75 points Serotonin (5HT) is a neurotransmitter associated with mood, sleep, and psychosis. There are several serotonin receptors all over the human body. A unique aspect of the second generation antipsychotics is their ability to block 5HT2a receptors. What is the effect of this inhibition? Selected Answer: A. Stabilizes dopamine concentrations in the CNS