NRNP 6630 MIDTERM EXAM Question AND ANSWERS
Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of
Psychopathology (Approaches to Treatment) (Walden University)
, QUESTION 1
1. Neurotransmission is unidirectional insofar as chemical and electrical conduction
is concerned within the individual neuron. Of the following descriptions, which 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, Axon terminals
B.
Dendrites, Axon, Cell body, Axon, Axon terminals
C.
Dendrites, Cell body, Axon, Axon terminals
D.
Axon terminals, Axon, Cell body, Dendrites
3.75 points
QUESTION 2
1. Glia cells play a supportive role to the neuron. A few of the functions of the glial
cells include providing nutrition, maintaining homeostasis, stabilizing synapses, and
myelinating axons. The glial cells are categorized as microglia and macroglia. Of
these two cell types, which one plays an active and critical role in glutamatergic
neurotransmission by providing a co-agonist required for glutamate receptor function?
A.
microglial
B.
macroglial
3.75 points
QUESTION 3
1. 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?
Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of
Psychopathology (Approaches to Treatment) (Walden University)
, QUESTION 1
1. Neurotransmission is unidirectional insofar as chemical and electrical conduction
is concerned within the individual neuron. Of the following descriptions, which 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, Axon terminals
B.
Dendrites, Axon, Cell body, Axon, Axon terminals
C.
Dendrites, Cell body, Axon, Axon terminals
D.
Axon terminals, Axon, Cell body, Dendrites
3.75 points
QUESTION 2
1. Glia cells play a supportive role to the neuron. A few of the functions of the glial
cells include providing nutrition, maintaining homeostasis, stabilizing synapses, and
myelinating axons. The glial cells are categorized as microglia and macroglia. Of
these two cell types, which one plays an active and critical role in glutamatergic
neurotransmission by providing a co-agonist required for glutamate receptor function?
A.
microglial
B.
macroglial
3.75 points
QUESTION 3
1. 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?
