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Which of the following statements does not reflect current understanding of neurotransmitter pathways implicated in anxiety disorders? A. Increase levels of CRF in amygdala, hippocampus and LC increase symptoms of anxiety. B. Decreasing GABA in the Mesolimbic cortex diminishes symptoms of anxiety. C. Increasing serotonergic activity in the amygdala diminishes symptoms of anxiety. D. Decreasing NE in the LC diminishes symptoms of anxiety. - A, C & D are all correct so the answer is B As a PMHNP, you know anti-psychotic meds have side effects. Which side effects of antipsychotic meds has an insidious delayed-oneself of 1-2 after starting the medication? - A. Dry Mouth B. Tardive Dyskinesia C. Wt gain D. Sedation We know that Dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, wt gain, constipation & N/V are all SE but, Tardive Dyskinesia does not start for 1-2 years.