Final Exam: NU 664C / NU664C (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Family Psychiatric Mental Health I | Review Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) - Regis

Final Exam: NU 664C / NU664C
(Latest Update ) Family
Psychiatric Mental Health I |
Review Questions & Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified
Answers) - Regis


Question:
main neurotransmitter implicated in ADHD
Answer:
dopamine




Question:
brain regions for ADHD
Answer:
prefrontal cortex
locus ceruleus

,Question:
do hyperactivity symptoms of ADHD resolve?
Answer:
hyperactivity may disappear in some cases but decreased attention span and
impulsivity do not




Question:
first line treatment ADHD
Answer:
stimulants




Question:
Nonstimulants for ADHD treatment
Answer:
atomoxetine, clonidine, guanfacine
atomoxetine black box warning for suicidal ideation




Question:
prevalence of ADHD
Answer:
5% of children, 2.5% of adults

, Question:
schizophrenia vs schizoaffective -- onset
Answer:
phrenia: late adolescence to early 30s
affective: late teens to early adulthood - could be later in mood predominant
patients




Question:
schizophrenia vs. schizoaffective -- mood sx
Answer:
affective: predominant and episodic mood symptoms along side psychotic
symptoms
phrenia: absent or minimal




Question:
schizophrenia vs. schizoaffective -- psychotic sx
Answer:
affective: 2 week period of psychotic sx without mood sx
phrenia: persistent psychotic sx that last at least 6 mo