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NR546 Psychopharm Midterm How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? - ANSWER inhibits and activates the amygdala Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? - ANSWER speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following - ANSWER ...

PsychoPharm Stahl Revised Questions 2023Which of the following is considered the pleasure center of the brain? A. Cortico-striatal-thalamic-cortical loop B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway C. Mesocortical dopamine pathway D. None of the above - B. Mesolimbic dopamine pathway The reactive reward system signals the immediate prospect of pleasure or pain and triggers drug-seeking behavior. A. True B. False - A. True What role does the amygdala play in substance abuse? A. Releases ph...

PCSS MAT training 16hr mod quizzes Questions and Correct Answers (Verified by Expert) 1 / 13 1. A patient ran out of his opioid medication early and told his healthcare provider that he took extra doses to control his pain. This is the first time he has run out of medications early. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the provider to consider?: Rule out presence of opioid use disorder, provide additional patient education and encourage communication 2. A clinician is ...

How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? (Ans- inhibits and activates the amygdala Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? (Ans- speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following (Ans- emotion and learning Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? (Ans- hippocampus When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these medications work within which specific areas? (An...

Neuroscience FINAL EXAM – USA (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Four basic limbic system functions: Answer: "HOME"- -Homeostasis, Olfaction, Memory, and Emotion Q: Limbic system - Key structure for Olfaction Answer: Olfactory Cortex Q: Limbic system - Key structure for Memory Answer: Hippocampal Formation Q: What is the function of the basal ganglia? Answer: -To regulate movement via influence...

NR546 Psychopharm Midterm How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? inhibits and activates the amygdala

AQA A-Level Psychology: Aggression Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Aggression - Answer-Anti-social behaviour that can come across as angry and often unprovoked. What are the neural influences of aggression? - Answer-Limbic system (amygdala and hippocampus) and serotonin. What is the hormonal influence of aggression? - Answer-Testosterone Limbic system - Answer-Sub-cortical structures in the brain (including the hippocampus and amygdala) thought to be closely involved in regulating e...

Midterm Exam: NR546/ NR 546 (NEW Update 2024/ 2025) Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review |Weeks 1-4 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION Haloperidol, ziprasidone, and olanzapine Answer: increased risk of CVA, cognitive decline, and death in older adults with dementia and dementia related psychosis QUESTION aripiprazole black box warning Answer: medication with increased risk of suicide in...

NR 546 Final Exam Study 5-8 with Complete Solutions 2023/2024 Prefrontal Cortex Symptoms of MDD - Correct Answer Concentration Mental Fatigue Mood PFC & Amygdala Symptoms of MDD - Correct Answer Guilt Suicidality Worthlessness Striatum Symptoms of MDD - Correct Answer Physical fatigue Nucleus Accumbens Symptoms of MDD - Correct Answer Pleasure interests Hypothalamus Symptoms of MDD - Correct Answer Sleep Appetite Thalamus & Hypothalamus Symptoms of Mania - Correct Answer Dec...

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