NR 546 Pharm Midterm Exam-
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How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? - CORRECT
ANSWER-inhibits and activates the amygdala
Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER-speech comprehension
The limbic system is associated with which of the following - CORRECT
ANSWER-emotion and learning
Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? - CORRECT
ANSWER-hippocampus
When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these
medications work within which specific areas? - CORRECT ANSWER-mood
Which of the following are involved in regulating neurotransmission via excitation-
secretion coupling? - CORRECT ANSWER-voltage-sensitive sodium channels
and voltage-sensitive calcium channels
,What system influences the length of time for a drug to achieve efficacy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-signal transduction cascades
One of the signal transduction cascades, pass the message from a first receptor to a
second messenger. - CORRECT ANSWER-G protein linked systems
Human central nervous system communication at synapses is which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-chemical
Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter? - CORRECT ANSWER-
glutamate
Which statement correctly pairs the pharmacodynamic effect with its definition? -
CORRECT ANSWER-antagonist effect - drug binds to receptor, but does not
activate a response
A major current hypothesis for the cause of schizophrenia proposes that N-
methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors may be which of the following?
Correct! - CORRECT ANSWER-hypofunctional
Which medication is least associated with weight gain? - CORRECT ANSWER-
aripiprazole
Which dopamine pathway is associated with positive symptoms of schizophrenia? -
CORRECT ANSWER-mesolimbic pathway
Which pathway is associated with negative symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The mesocortical pathway
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, Is part of the extrapyramidal nervous system and associated with extrapyramidal
symptoms (EPS) - CORRECT ANSWER-nigrostriatal pathway
This pathway is associated with hyperprolactinemia. - CORRECT ANSWER-The
tuberoinfundibular pathway
A 34-year old male recently began experiencing breast secretions while receiving
risperidone . Which dopamine pathway is associated with this side effect? -
CORRECT ANSWER-tuberoinfundibular pathway
A 44-year-old woman is initiated on an atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of
schizophrenia. Regarding affinity, atypical antipsychotics demonstrate which of the
following most often? - CORRECT ANSWER-Atypical antipsychotics have equal
positive symptom antipsychotic actions and low extrapyramidal symptoms.
is a syndrome that can be associated with several different psychiatric disorders.
Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, disorganized
behavior, and distortions of reality. This syndrome can affect a person's cognition,
affective response, communication, capacity to recognize reality, and ability to
relate to others. - CORRECT ANSWER-psychosis
What Diagnosis require the presence of psychosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
schizophrenia
substance-induced psychotic disorders
schizophreniform disorder
Questions with Correct ANSWERS |
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How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? - CORRECT
ANSWER-inhibits and activates the amygdala
Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER-speech comprehension
The limbic system is associated with which of the following - CORRECT
ANSWER-emotion and learning
Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? - CORRECT
ANSWER-hippocampus
When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these
medications work within which specific areas? - CORRECT ANSWER-mood
Which of the following are involved in regulating neurotransmission via excitation-
secretion coupling? - CORRECT ANSWER-voltage-sensitive sodium channels
and voltage-sensitive calcium channels
,What system influences the length of time for a drug to achieve efficacy? -
CORRECT ANSWER-signal transduction cascades
One of the signal transduction cascades, pass the message from a first receptor to a
second messenger. - CORRECT ANSWER-G protein linked systems
Human central nervous system communication at synapses is which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-chemical
Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter? - CORRECT ANSWER-
glutamate
Which statement correctly pairs the pharmacodynamic effect with its definition? -
CORRECT ANSWER-antagonist effect - drug binds to receptor, but does not
activate a response
A major current hypothesis for the cause of schizophrenia proposes that N-
methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors may be which of the following?
Correct! - CORRECT ANSWER-hypofunctional
Which medication is least associated with weight gain? - CORRECT ANSWER-
aripiprazole
Which dopamine pathway is associated with positive symptoms of schizophrenia? -
CORRECT ANSWER-mesolimbic pathway
Which pathway is associated with negative symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The mesocortical pathway
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
, Is part of the extrapyramidal nervous system and associated with extrapyramidal
symptoms (EPS) - CORRECT ANSWER-nigrostriatal pathway
This pathway is associated with hyperprolactinemia. - CORRECT ANSWER-The
tuberoinfundibular pathway
A 34-year old male recently began experiencing breast secretions while receiving
risperidone . Which dopamine pathway is associated with this side effect? -
CORRECT ANSWER-tuberoinfundibular pathway
A 44-year-old woman is initiated on an atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of
schizophrenia. Regarding affinity, atypical antipsychotics demonstrate which of the
following most often? - CORRECT ANSWER-Atypical antipsychotics have equal
positive symptom antipsychotic actions and low extrapyramidal symptoms.
is a syndrome that can be associated with several different psychiatric disorders.
Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, disorganized
behavior, and distortions of reality. This syndrome can affect a person's cognition,
affective response, communication, capacity to recognize reality, and ability to
relate to others. - CORRECT ANSWER-psychosis
What Diagnosis require the presence of psychosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-
schizophrenia
substance-induced psychotic disorders
schizophreniform disorder
