MH701 Final EXAM QUESTIONS WITH Detailed
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How is the amygdala part of the * Amygdala is in the center of the brain near the
brain involved in anxiety? hippocampus.
* The amygdala rates the importance of an
emotional event and activates the hippocampus
accordingly.
* Determines whether there will be a fear response
and initiates your flight or flight response that helps
you respond to a perceived threat.
* When this response remains switched on and
there is no danger, or gets switched on too easily,
that is when it becomes an anxiety disorder. Then
you can have an initiation of the flight or fight when
memories or emotions occur.
* The amygdala sends a response to the
hypothalamus, which activates the pituitary and it
activates the adrenal gland which secretes
hormones (adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol).
What are neurotransmitters involved Monoamine neurotransmitters are responsible for
in depression? depression which are: serotonin, norepinephrine &
dopamine.
,Which neurotransmitters are The FGA's block dopamine.
associated with antipsychotics? The SGA's block dopamine and 5HT.
Some have affinity for histamine and alpha 1
adrenergic receptors.
What is a common mistake leading to Not giving it enough time.
unsuccessful antidepressant drug
trial?
Major depression is? 5 or more of the following symptoms in the same 2
week period with at least 1 being depressed mood
or loss of interest or pleasure.
SIGECAPS
S: Sleep changes.
I: interest loss.
G: Guilt or worthlessness.
E: Energy lack.
C: Concentration /cognition reduced.
A: Appetite usually declined.
P: Psychomotor retardation.
S: Suicidal or homicidal ideation.
Dysthymia is? Persistent depressive symptoms lasting 2 years.
What role does serotonin have in the Serotonin regulates mood, sleep, appetite, pain,
different aspect of depression? sex, instincts.
Too much or too little can cause depression or
apathy.
, What is the patient education to any * Takes 2-6 weeks to see a response
patient starting an antidepressant? * Can increase suicidal ideation
* SE: sexual dysfunction, GI upset, activation,
sedation, insomnia, headaches
* Serotonin syndrome -
* Do not abruptly stop medication, it must be
slowly titrated down
What is serotonin syndrome? Serotonin syndrome - abdominal pain, diarrhea,
flushing, diaphoresis, hyperthermia, mental status
changes. renal failure, rhabdomyolysis,
cardiovascular shock, death
Which of the SSRIs has an indication Fluoxetine (Prozac)
for the treatment of bulimia to
decrease binging patterns?
Mechanism and action of SSRI: - inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, thereby
increasing serotonin activity; have little effect on
other neurotransmitters, such as dopamine or
norepinephrine
Mechanism and action of SNRI: -inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitters
serotonin and norepinephrine, which increases
extracellular concentrations of serotonin and
norepinephrine and, consequently, an increase in
neurotransmission.
Discontinuation syndrome: Risk * Extended therapy of SSRI
factors: * Paroxetine bigger offender, then sertraline,
citalopram, escitalopram
* Fluoxetine less likely to occur due to long half life
* Taper over several weeks to minimize
discontinuation symptoms
Answer Key For (2025|2026) Exam, A+ Solutions
Save
Terms in this set (135)
How is the amygdala part of the * Amygdala is in the center of the brain near the
brain involved in anxiety? hippocampus.
* The amygdala rates the importance of an
emotional event and activates the hippocampus
accordingly.
* Determines whether there will be a fear response
and initiates your flight or flight response that helps
you respond to a perceived threat.
* When this response remains switched on and
there is no danger, or gets switched on too easily,
that is when it becomes an anxiety disorder. Then
you can have an initiation of the flight or fight when
memories or emotions occur.
* The amygdala sends a response to the
hypothalamus, which activates the pituitary and it
activates the adrenal gland which secretes
hormones (adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol).
What are neurotransmitters involved Monoamine neurotransmitters are responsible for
in depression? depression which are: serotonin, norepinephrine &
dopamine.
,Which neurotransmitters are The FGA's block dopamine.
associated with antipsychotics? The SGA's block dopamine and 5HT.
Some have affinity for histamine and alpha 1
adrenergic receptors.
What is a common mistake leading to Not giving it enough time.
unsuccessful antidepressant drug
trial?
Major depression is? 5 or more of the following symptoms in the same 2
week period with at least 1 being depressed mood
or loss of interest or pleasure.
SIGECAPS
S: Sleep changes.
I: interest loss.
G: Guilt or worthlessness.
E: Energy lack.
C: Concentration /cognition reduced.
A: Appetite usually declined.
P: Psychomotor retardation.
S: Suicidal or homicidal ideation.
Dysthymia is? Persistent depressive symptoms lasting 2 years.
What role does serotonin have in the Serotonin regulates mood, sleep, appetite, pain,
different aspect of depression? sex, instincts.
Too much or too little can cause depression or
apathy.
, What is the patient education to any * Takes 2-6 weeks to see a response
patient starting an antidepressant? * Can increase suicidal ideation
* SE: sexual dysfunction, GI upset, activation,
sedation, insomnia, headaches
* Serotonin syndrome -
* Do not abruptly stop medication, it must be
slowly titrated down
What is serotonin syndrome? Serotonin syndrome - abdominal pain, diarrhea,
flushing, diaphoresis, hyperthermia, mental status
changes. renal failure, rhabdomyolysis,
cardiovascular shock, death
Which of the SSRIs has an indication Fluoxetine (Prozac)
for the treatment of bulimia to
decrease binging patterns?
Mechanism and action of SSRI: - inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, thereby
increasing serotonin activity; have little effect on
other neurotransmitters, such as dopamine or
norepinephrine
Mechanism and action of SNRI: -inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitters
serotonin and norepinephrine, which increases
extracellular concentrations of serotonin and
norepinephrine and, consequently, an increase in
neurotransmission.
Discontinuation syndrome: Risk * Extended therapy of SSRI
factors: * Paroxetine bigger offender, then sertraline,
citalopram, escitalopram
* Fluoxetine less likely to occur due to long half life
* Taper over several weeks to minimize
discontinuation symptoms
