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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...

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 ...

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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...

___________ is the gold standard for the assessment and diagnosis of SUDs Module E of the SCID-IV Prochaska and DiClemente have a 5 stage basic model which includes the following stages. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation. One of the psychosocial rehabilitation theories, positive psychology, centers on which of the following areas of adjustment. All of the above. The part of the brain that can place control over the amygdala is the prefrontal cortex Which one of the following is...

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...

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

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 – Complete Study Guide 5-8 Prefrontal Cortex Symptoms of MDD ️Ans - Concentration Mental Fatigue Mood PFC & Amygdala Symptoms of MDD ️Ans - Guilt Suicidality Worthlessness Striatum Symptoms of MDD ️Ans - Physical fatigue Nucleus Accumbens Symptoms of MDD ️Ans - Pleasure interests Hypothalamus Symptoms of MDD ️Ans - Sleep Appetite Thalamus & Hypothalamus Symptoms of Mania ️Ans - Decreased sleep/arousal Str...