Hpa axis Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

GNRS 582 Exam 3 Questions and Answers All Correct What is the hypothalamic-pituitary- axis? - Answer-It is the relationship between the; 1. nervous system; 2. endocrine system; and 3. immune system What systems does the HPA effect in the body? - Answer-1. nervous system: sympathetic branch of the ANS 2. endocrine system: pituitary and adrenal 3. immune system What are Epinephrine and Norepinephrine? - Answer-Catecholamines Epinephrine (EPI) - Answer-1. Increases myocardial cont...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the prevalence rates of ...

PMHNP BOARDS - SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AND ADVANCE PRACTICE SKILLS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% Which of the following is a contraindication to benzodiazepines? a. Acute alcohol intoxication b. Acute narrow angle glaucoma c. Psychosis d. All the above - correct answer a. Acute alcohol intoxication In the pharmacological treatment of psychosis, when antipsychotics are administered, which block dopamine, a secondary effect is blocking in another tract, which causes potential prolactin prob...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

Which theory of depression was developed based on observing that patients who were being treated for Hep C developed depressive symptoms? A. The monoamine theory B. The inflammation theory C. The HPA axis theory D. The stress-diathesis theory - b. The inflammation theory Which of the following health conditions have a high co-morbidity with depression? A. Hypertension B. Asthma C. Diabetes mellitus D. Cardiovascular disease E. Celiac disease F. Cognitive impairment G. Obesity H. Ca...

ANCC PMHNP Exam Prep Latest 2024 Graded A+ mesocortical pathway executive function: attention, focus, depression nigrostriatal pathway from substantia nigra (brainstem) to striatum (muscles): Parkinson's mesolimbic pathway projects to nucleus accumbens (part of limbic system). Pleasure, reward, positive symptoms of schizophrenia: Addiction, gambling Tuberoinfundibular pathway regulation of prolactin (acts on pituitary). Hypersexuality in mania Dopamine produced in substani...

negative feedback loop when blood glucose concentration rises correct answers pancreas secretes +insulin and -glucagon --> cells remove glucose from blood and convert to glycogen--> blood glucose falls negative feedback loop when blood glucose concentration falls correct answers pancreas secretes +glucagon and -insulin --> cells convert glycogen to glucose and release it into the blood --> blood glucose rises stress correct answers a state manifested by a specific syndrome of t...

Mood Disorders - CORRECT ANSWER Most common psych illnesses Primary characteristic is persistent disturbance in mood - CORRECT ANSWER Major Depressive Disorder Often occurs without precipitating event - CORRECT ANSWER MDD Object loss theory - CORRECT ANSWER Fairbairn, Winnicott & guntrip Aggression turned inward theory of MDD - CORRECT ANSWER Freud Cognitive Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Beck Learned Helplessness-Hopelessness Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Seligman G...

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Chapter 10: Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders 1. Which scenario best demonstrates an example of eustress? A. A child loses a beloved family pet. B. A single male prepares to take a 1-week vacation to a tropical island with a group of close friends. C. A couple receives a bank notice there were insufficient funds in their account for a recent rent payment. D. A married female receives notification that their current employer is experiencing financial problems a...