NR 546 Week 1: Neuroscience in Psychopharmacology
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Gray matter changes Linked to Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder.
White matter Transit system for nerve fibers to connect to neurons from different regions into
functional circuits.
White matter abnormalities Ex: autism, vascular dementia, damage to myelin
Epigenetics Chemical compounds not part of the DNA sequence but are attached to DNA.
These can remain and be passed to offspring.
What is the global burden of disease of mental health, 30%
neurological, and substance use disorders?
How many children and adolescents are impacted by 20%
mental health disorders worldwide?
How much does lost productivity related to anxiety and 1 trillion USD
depression cost the global economy each year?
Globally, how many people have schizophrenia? 24 million
Which is the priority data used to determine a treatment Symptoms: priority, age, physical health
plan for mental health disorders? previous response to treatment
lifestyle
Persistence taking the medication over the intended time period
Compliance Taking the medication as prescribed
Compliace Taking the medication as prescribed
Non-adherence-Client Factors Concern about side effects, fear of addiction and misunderstanding of expected
outcomes.
Non-adherence-Clinial Factors Lack of shared decision-making with the client, inadequate education about meds,
and lack of follow-up.
Non-adherence-Structural Factors Medication access, cost, and stigma associated with mental illness.
Mental Health Disorders Causes Normal genes "on" instead of off or abonormal genes
Ethical and Legal Considerations Informed consent, compliance, off-label prescribing
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Gray matter changes Linked to Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder.
White matter Transit system for nerve fibers to connect to neurons from different regions into
functional circuits.
White matter abnormalities Ex: autism, vascular dementia, damage to myelin
Epigenetics Chemical compounds not part of the DNA sequence but are attached to DNA.
These can remain and be passed to offspring.
What is the global burden of disease of mental health, 30%
neurological, and substance use disorders?
How many children and adolescents are impacted by 20%
mental health disorders worldwide?
How much does lost productivity related to anxiety and 1 trillion USD
depression cost the global economy each year?
Globally, how many people have schizophrenia? 24 million
Which is the priority data used to determine a treatment Symptoms: priority, age, physical health
plan for mental health disorders? previous response to treatment
lifestyle
Persistence taking the medication over the intended time period
Compliance Taking the medication as prescribed
Compliace Taking the medication as prescribed
Non-adherence-Client Factors Concern about side effects, fear of addiction and misunderstanding of expected
outcomes.
Non-adherence-Clinial Factors Lack of shared decision-making with the client, inadequate education about meds,
and lack of follow-up.
Non-adherence-Structural Factors Medication access, cost, and stigma associated with mental illness.
Mental Health Disorders Causes Normal genes "on" instead of off or abonormal genes
Ethical and Legal Considerations Informed consent, compliance, off-label prescribing
