NR 546 Midterm Review Questions
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Neuroscience matters - CORRECT ANSWER-Neuroscience is the foundation for
mental health prescribing, especially as the future moves toward symptom-based
prescribing rather than selecting a drug class based on a diagnosis. Know what area
of the brain is associated with presenting symptoms AND how the medication
works on that area of the brain to treat that symptom (the medication mechanism
of action)
Functional neuroanatomy - CORRECT ANSWER-Classifying how regions within
the nervous system relate to psychology and behavior.
If a particular area of the brain is affected, what is the expected response? What
symptoms would you expect to see? Link the assessment to the affected brain area.
Ethical Issues - CORRECT ANSWER-course Explore section and readings
Epigenetics - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of influences on gene expression
that occur without a DNA change
, Why is epigenetics important? - CORRECT ANSWER-Involved in switching
genes on and off
i.e. controlling transcription/translation
How does epigenetics impact a person's mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Genetics - CORRECT ANSWER-The scientific study of heredity
How does the CYP450 affect pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
What are some very common/concerning interactions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Also see Stahl Ch 2.
Incidence of mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER-what factors are increasing the
incidence? This is covered in the course Explore section
CYP450 - CORRECT ANSWER--Enzyme family most important in metabolizing
drugs
-Always available in the liver
-Evolved to eliminate toxic chemicals from plants
-Function can be altered by alcohol & barbiturates
CYP450 inducers - CORRECT ANSWER-Kenytoin Rides Shotgun in Barbie's
Crazy Girly Motor Car
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with Correct ANSWERS | Latest
Update
Neuroscience matters - CORRECT ANSWER-Neuroscience is the foundation for
mental health prescribing, especially as the future moves toward symptom-based
prescribing rather than selecting a drug class based on a diagnosis. Know what area
of the brain is associated with presenting symptoms AND how the medication
works on that area of the brain to treat that symptom (the medication mechanism
of action)
Functional neuroanatomy - CORRECT ANSWER-Classifying how regions within
the nervous system relate to psychology and behavior.
If a particular area of the brain is affected, what is the expected response? What
symptoms would you expect to see? Link the assessment to the affected brain area.
Ethical Issues - CORRECT ANSWER-course Explore section and readings
Epigenetics - CORRECT ANSWER-the study of influences on gene expression
that occur without a DNA change
, Why is epigenetics important? - CORRECT ANSWER-Involved in switching
genes on and off
i.e. controlling transcription/translation
How does epigenetics impact a person's mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Genetics - CORRECT ANSWER-The scientific study of heredity
How does the CYP450 affect pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
What are some very common/concerning interactions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Also see Stahl Ch 2.
Incidence of mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER-what factors are increasing the
incidence? This is covered in the course Explore section
CYP450 - CORRECT ANSWER--Enzyme family most important in metabolizing
drugs
-Always available in the liver
-Evolved to eliminate toxic chemicals from plants
-Function can be altered by alcohol & barbiturates
CYP450 inducers - CORRECT ANSWER-Kenytoin Rides Shotgun in Barbie's
Crazy Girly Motor Car
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
