NURS 6630 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM 2025-2026 | REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ GUARANTEED
nonessential physiological processes shut down (i.e. digestion & reproduction),
energy is channeled into a host of functions preparing for rapid action.
When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger situations, what
neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to occur?
cortex, amygdala
Stressful events are perceived at the __________, processed at the _______, which
then activates lower brain areas & puts the limbic system on alert
norepinephrine
when there is imminent danger, a burst of excitation originates from the locus
coeruleus which releases _____________, which results in instantaneous
hypervigilance.
limbic system and hypothalamus by activating the SNS, HTA, or HPA
,what is responsible for the release of stress hormones?
chloride
_________ ions act as a brake and dampen the limbic alert
benzodiazepines
________ enhance the flow of negative (chloride) ions which results in widespread
calming in may areas of the brain
serotonin
excitability in the locus coerulues is also mediated by _______
inhibitory
in the Locus Coeruleus, serotonin is ____________.
activation
A decrease in serotonin may impact the locus coeruleus by making it more
disinhibited and more sensitive to ___________.
, amygdala
Acquired fears appear to be mediated primarily by the ___________.
encodes
After very frightening events, the amygdala ________ certain stimulus events of
the experience. These memories are highly resistant to extinction.
serotonin
There is speculation that _______ many play a role in inhibiting cellular reactivity
in the amygdala
benzodiazepines, atypical antianxiety (buspirone), SNRIs and SSRIs, andn
gabapentin
What are four medication options for treating GAD?
dependence/substance abuse
Benzodiazepines can be used to treat severe cases of GAD, but should not be used
if the patient is at risk for ___________
EXAM 2025-2026 | REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ GUARANTEED
nonessential physiological processes shut down (i.e. digestion & reproduction),
energy is channeled into a host of functions preparing for rapid action.
When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger situations, what
neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to occur?
cortex, amygdala
Stressful events are perceived at the __________, processed at the _______, which
then activates lower brain areas & puts the limbic system on alert
norepinephrine
when there is imminent danger, a burst of excitation originates from the locus
coeruleus which releases _____________, which results in instantaneous
hypervigilance.
limbic system and hypothalamus by activating the SNS, HTA, or HPA
,what is responsible for the release of stress hormones?
chloride
_________ ions act as a brake and dampen the limbic alert
benzodiazepines
________ enhance the flow of negative (chloride) ions which results in widespread
calming in may areas of the brain
serotonin
excitability in the locus coerulues is also mediated by _______
inhibitory
in the Locus Coeruleus, serotonin is ____________.
activation
A decrease in serotonin may impact the locus coeruleus by making it more
disinhibited and more sensitive to ___________.
, amygdala
Acquired fears appear to be mediated primarily by the ___________.
encodes
After very frightening events, the amygdala ________ certain stimulus events of
the experience. These memories are highly resistant to extinction.
serotonin
There is speculation that _______ many play a role in inhibiting cellular reactivity
in the amygdala
benzodiazepines, atypical antianxiety (buspirone), SNRIs and SSRIs, andn
gabapentin
What are four medication options for treating GAD?
dependence/substance abuse
Benzodiazepines can be used to treat severe cases of GAD, but should not be used
if the patient is at risk for ___________
