Walden NURS 6630 Psychopharmacology
Final Exam (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger situations, what
neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to occur? - Correct answer nonessential
physiological processes shut down (i.e. Digestion & reproduction), energy is channeled
into a host of functions preparing for rapid action.
Stressful events are perceived at the __________, processed at the _______, which then
activates lower brain areas & puts the limbic system on alert - Correct answer cortex,
amygdala
When there is imminent danger, a burst of excitation originates from the locus
coeruleus which releases _____________, which results in instantaneous hypervigilance.
- Correct answer norepinephrine
,What is responsible for the release of stress hormones? - Correct answer limbic
system and hypothalamus by activating the SNS, HTA, or HPA
_________ ions act as a brake and dampen the limbic alert - Correct answer chloride
________ enhance the flow of negative (chloride) ions which results in widespread
calming in may areas of the brain - Correct answer benzodiazepines
Excitability in the locus coerulues is also mediated by _______ - Correct answer
serotonin
In the Locus Coeruleus, serotonin is ____________. - Correct answer inhibitory
A decrease in serotonin may impact the locus coeruleus by making it more disinhibited
and more sensitive to ___________. - Correct answer activation
Acquired fears appear to be mediated primarily by the ___________. - Correct answer
amygdala
, After very frightening events, the amygdala ________ certain stimulus events of the
experience. These memories are highly resistant to extinction. - Correct answer
encodes
There is speculation that _______ many play a role in inhibiting cellular reactivity in the
amygdala - Correct answer serotonin
What are four medication options for treating GAD? - Correct answer benzodiazepines,
atypical antianxiety (buspirone), snris and ssris, andn gabapentin
Benzodiazepines can be used to treat severe cases of GAD, but should not be used if
the patient is at risk for ___________ - Correct answer dependence/substance abuse
_______ reduces worry and rumination seen in GAD, but it is not addictive - Correct
answer Buspirone
Final Exam (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger situations, what
neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to occur? - Correct answer nonessential
physiological processes shut down (i.e. Digestion & reproduction), energy is channeled
into a host of functions preparing for rapid action.
Stressful events are perceived at the __________, processed at the _______, which then
activates lower brain areas & puts the limbic system on alert - Correct answer cortex,
amygdala
When there is imminent danger, a burst of excitation originates from the locus
coeruleus which releases _____________, which results in instantaneous hypervigilance.
- Correct answer norepinephrine
,What is responsible for the release of stress hormones? - Correct answer limbic
system and hypothalamus by activating the SNS, HTA, or HPA
_________ ions act as a brake and dampen the limbic alert - Correct answer chloride
________ enhance the flow of negative (chloride) ions which results in widespread
calming in may areas of the brain - Correct answer benzodiazepines
Excitability in the locus coerulues is also mediated by _______ - Correct answer
serotonin
In the Locus Coeruleus, serotonin is ____________. - Correct answer inhibitory
A decrease in serotonin may impact the locus coeruleus by making it more disinhibited
and more sensitive to ___________. - Correct answer activation
Acquired fears appear to be mediated primarily by the ___________. - Correct answer
amygdala
, After very frightening events, the amygdala ________ certain stimulus events of the
experience. These memories are highly resistant to extinction. - Correct answer
encodes
There is speculation that _______ many play a role in inhibiting cellular reactivity in the
amygdala - Correct answer serotonin
What are four medication options for treating GAD? - Correct answer benzodiazepines,
atypical antianxiety (buspirone), snris and ssris, andn gabapentin
Benzodiazepines can be used to treat severe cases of GAD, but should not be used if
the patient is at risk for ___________ - Correct answer dependence/substance abuse
_______ reduces worry and rumination seen in GAD, but it is not addictive - Correct
answer Buspirone
