NR 546 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE
Neuroscience - ANSWER-Foundation for mental health prescribing practices.
Mechanism of Action - ANSWER-How medication affects specific brain areas.
Functional Neuroanatomy - ANSWER-Study of brain anatomy and physiology.
Epigenetics - ANSWER-Study of gene expression changes affecting mental health.
CYP450 - ANSWER-Enzyme affecting drug metabolism and interactions.
Inducers - ANSWER-Substances that increase drug metabolism rates.
Inhibitors - ANSWER-Substances that decrease drug metabolism rates.
Agonists - ANSWER-Medications that activate receptors in the brain.
Antagonists - ANSWER-Medications that block receptor activity.
Neurotransmission - ANSWER-Process of signal transmission between neurons.
Dopamine Pathways - ANSWER-Four pathways affecting mood and movement.
FGA - ANSWER-First-generation antipsychotics with specific risks.
SGA - ANSWER-Second-generation antipsychotics with different benefits.
Buspirone - ANSWER-Anxiolytic medication with unique characteristics.
Fight or Flight Response - ANSWER-Physiological reaction to perceived threats.
Acute Trauma Medication - ANSWER-Medications to prevent permanent fear
responses.
Panic Attacks - ANSWER-Unwanted activation often linked to certain medications.
Unwanted Activation Medication - ANSWER-Medication associated with panic attacks
and activation.
EPS - ANSWER-Extrapyramidal symptoms from antipsychotic medications.
GUIDE
Neuroscience - ANSWER-Foundation for mental health prescribing practices.
Mechanism of Action - ANSWER-How medication affects specific brain areas.
Functional Neuroanatomy - ANSWER-Study of brain anatomy and physiology.
Epigenetics - ANSWER-Study of gene expression changes affecting mental health.
CYP450 - ANSWER-Enzyme affecting drug metabolism and interactions.
Inducers - ANSWER-Substances that increase drug metabolism rates.
Inhibitors - ANSWER-Substances that decrease drug metabolism rates.
Agonists - ANSWER-Medications that activate receptors in the brain.
Antagonists - ANSWER-Medications that block receptor activity.
Neurotransmission - ANSWER-Process of signal transmission between neurons.
Dopamine Pathways - ANSWER-Four pathways affecting mood and movement.
FGA - ANSWER-First-generation antipsychotics with specific risks.
SGA - ANSWER-Second-generation antipsychotics with different benefits.
Buspirone - ANSWER-Anxiolytic medication with unique characteristics.
Fight or Flight Response - ANSWER-Physiological reaction to perceived threats.
Acute Trauma Medication - ANSWER-Medications to prevent permanent fear
responses.
Panic Attacks - ANSWER-Unwanted activation often linked to certain medications.
Unwanted Activation Medication - ANSWER-Medication associated with panic attacks
and activation.
EPS - ANSWER-Extrapyramidal symptoms from antipsychotic medications.
