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Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior (3rd Edition, Meyer) | Complete Nursing Test Bank | Verified Questions for Chapters 1–20

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This verified and complete test bank covers all 20 chapters of the 3rd edition of Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior by Jerrold S. Meyer. It provides high-quality multiple-choice questions with accurate answers that assess knowledge across key psychopharmacological topics including neurotransmission, drug classifications, receptor mechanisms, therapeutic use, side effects, and neurobiological foundations of behavior. Designed for students in nursing, psychology, psychiatry, or behavioral science programs, this resource supports preparation for course exams, NCLEX, and advanced certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Questions are structured to reflect real clinical decision-making and integrate core pharmacological principles with applied patient care scenarios. The test bank is up-to-date with current pharmacological standards and ideal for both theory and practical review.

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TESTBANKForPsychopharmacology Drugs
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* the Brain andBehavior 3rdEdition
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By Meyer Nursing,VerifiedChapters 1-20
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,Chapter 1. Principles of Pharmacology
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Chapter 2. Structure and Function of the Nervous System
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Chapter 3. Chemical Signaling by Neurotransmitters and Hormones
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Chapter 4. Methods of Research in Psychopharmacology
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Chapter 5. Catecholamines
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Chapter 6. Serotonin
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Chapter 7. Acetylcholine
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Chapter 8. Glutamate and GABA
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Chapter 9. Drug Abuse and Addiction
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Chapter 10. Alcohol
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Chapter 11. The Opioids
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Chapter 12. Psychomotor Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamine, and Related Drugs
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Chapter 13. Nicotine and Caffeine
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Chapter 14. Marijuana and the Cannabinoids
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Chapter 15. Hallucinogens, PCP, and Ketamine
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Chapter 16. Inhalants, GHB, and Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
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Chapter 17. Disorders of Anxiety and Impulsivity and the Drugs Used to Treat These Disorders
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Chapter 18. Affective Disorders: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
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Chapter 19. Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic Drugs
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Chapter 20. Neurodegenerative Diseases
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, Chapter1: Principles ofPharmacology * * * *




Multiple Choice *




1. * refer(s) to specific molecular changes that occur when a drug binds to a
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* particulartarget site or receptor, while * * * * * arethe resultingwidespread
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alterationsin function.
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a. Drugaction; therapeutic effects
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b. Sideeffects; drugeffects
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c. Therapeuticeffects; sideeffects * * *




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TextbookReference:Pharmacology: TheScience ofDrugAction
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2. Afterdrugadministration has occurred, the amount of drugin the blood that is freetobind
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* at specific target sites is referred to as
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a. thetherapeuticdose.
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b. first-passeffects. *




c. bioavailability.
d. ED50.
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TextbookReference:Pharmacokinetic Factors DeterminingDrug Action
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3. The specific molecular changes that occur when a drugbinds to a particular target siteor
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receptor are referred to as
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a. drugeffects. *




b. drugaction. *




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, c. sideeffects.
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d. placebo effects. *




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TextbookReference: Pharmacology: TheScience of DrugAction
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4. Which ofthe following is not apossible explanation for placebo effects?
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a. Pavlovianconditioning *




b. Geneticvariation *




c. Drugcompetition
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