Brainarium

Schizophrenia and Antipsychotics ○ Psychosis is a syndrome not a diagnosis and can be seen in other disorders, it contains delusions and hallucinations ○ Positive symptoms are delusions and hallucinations. They can also include disorganized speech and behavior, catatonia, distortions/exaggerations in behavior or speech. ○ Negative symptoms include apathy, anhedonia, depression, cognitive disruption, social withdrawal, ○ Cognitive symptoms - problems with maintaining goals, attent...

Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology, Chapter 10a: Neurobiology of Sleep and Wakefulness (PT_AT-2021-5EV-CH10A) 1. (NOTE: you will have 3 attempts to pass three posttest questions)… During periods of sleep: A. Histamine is released from the tuberomammillary nucleus B. GABA is released from the ventrolateral preoptic nucleus C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above YOUR ANSWER: B CORRECT ANSWER: B 2. What role does orexin play in arousal? A. Helps to stabilize sleep B. Helps to ...

Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology, Chapter 13: Impulsivity, Compulsivity, and Addiction (PT_AT-2021-5EV-CH13) 1. Which 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 YOUR ANSWER: B CORRECT ANSWER: B 2. Addiction may be explained by neuroadaptation, such that _____ cortico-subcortical loops supporting impulsive reward seeking give way to _...

1. (NOTE: you will have 3 attempts to pass four posttest questions)… Jackson is a 10-year-old patient with ADHD. He often exhibits impulsive behaviors in the classroom such as not raising his hand and waiting to be called upon. Impulsivity associated with ADHD is hypothetically regulated by the: YOUR ANSWER: C. Orbital frontal cortex 2. Patricia is a 17-year-old high school student with ADHD. She often has di culty paying attention in class and completing assignments. Problems with selecti...

1. Receptors and Signaling the Nucleus 2. So what happens at the receptors when a neurotransmitter makes contact? Well, electrochemical communication continues at the receptor on the post-synaptic membrane. Without a receptor, the neurotransmitters like a tree falling in the woods with no one to hear it. 3. So the binding of neurotransmitter with the receptor initiates a series of events that changes the postsynaptic cell in some way. Receptors are protein units embedded in the lipid lay...

Chapter 7: Innate Immunity 1. Which of the following is an example of a physical barrier? A. Antibacterial fatty acids B. Lysozymes in tears C. Epithelial cells D. Earwax 2. Which statement is true regarding the inflammatory response? A. Inflammatory response is the third line of defense. B. Inflammatory response relies on cellular components only. C. Inflammatory response generates a nonspecific response. D. Inflammatory response occurs in nonvascular tissue. 3. Which complement fact...

1. No one is ever going to come to you and tell you they're having a medical emergency (for example, neuroleptic malignant syndrome [NMS] or lithium toxicity). They'll tell you signs and symptoms they're having and it's your job to put the puzzle pieces together to recognize that they may be having a severe or potentially life-threatening reaction. Lithium Toxicity: Signs & Symptoms • Mild toxicity (1.5-2.0 mEq/L): o Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea o Tremor, muscle weakness o ...

Due Jan 17 at 11:30pm Points 11 Questions 25 Available Jan 7 at 9am - Jan 17 at 11:30pm 11 days Time Limit None Allowed Attempts 2 Instructions Use the quiz questions below to complete the answer sheet for the Laboratory 1 (Geologic Techniques: Maps and Remote Imagery) exercise. This lab is worth a total of 11 points. NOTE ABOUT IMAGES : You can find all of the figures embedded in this quiz in Files --> Lab Instructions --> Lab 1: Geologic Techniques --> Figures in Lab Quiz The ...

Unit 1: Introduction to dBs, information and data Introduction to Databases, Information and Data Data is Is ubiquitous ((abundant, global, everywhere) and pervasive (unescapable, prevalent, persistent) Consists of raw facts Must be formatted for storage, processing and presentation. Foundation of information, which is the bedrock of knowledge. Verifiable if the data always yields consistent results. Information is The result of processing raw data to reveal its meaning. Can be used a...

Week 6 Homework Due Oct 3 at 8:59pm Points 20 Questions 20 Available Sep 26 at 5am - Oct 6 at 8:59pm Time Limit None This quiz was locked Oct 6 at 8:59pm. Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 2 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20 Submitted Oct 4 at 3:43pm This attempt took 2 minutes. Correct answer ! Question 1 1 / 1 pts (Lesson 5.2: Process-Interaction.) What sequence of Arena modules would you use to generate customer arrivals, use a server, ...

Module 1: Regulatory Framework & Licensing (Questions 1-20) 1. Which Michigan statute currently establishes the licensing classifications and requirements for boiler installers? A. Michigan Boiler Act (Act 290 of 1965) B. Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407) C. ASME Section IV D. Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA) Answer: B Rationale: While the Michigan Boiler Act (Act 290) established the initial safety framework, the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407)...

Domain 1: Code Overview & Construction Types (Questions 1-20) QUESTION 1 The 2021 International Building Code (IBC) introduced three new construction types specifically for tall mass timber buildings. What is the primary distinction between these new types (IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C) and the existing Type IV-HT (Heavy Timber)? A. The types are based on the specific species of timber used (Softwood vs. Hardwood). B. The types are defined by the level of noncombustible protection required for mas...

neurologic changes of older adults - CORRECT ANSWER- -slower reaction time -decreased senses (touch, smell, taste) -decreased visual acuity -night blindness -inability to hear high-pitched sounds -reduced spatial awareness integumentary changes of older adults - CORRECT ANSWER- - decreased skin turgor, subcutaneous fat, and connective tissue leading to wrinkles and dry, transparent skin - thickened fingernails and toenails cardiovascular/pulmonary changes of older adults - CORRECT ANS...

Three components of sensory experience Reception Perception Reaction when do sensory alterations occur? when a person has difficulty receiving or perceiving stimuli What factors affect sensory function? Aging What is included in a thorough assessment of the sensory system? Mental status, physical assessment, and survey of environmental hazards How does one make a clinical judgement about a patients sensory problems? Anticipating expected signs and symptoms of a sensory condition, matc...

Cardiovascular system function pumping blood (oxygenated and deoxygenated) Oxygenated blood blood that carries an abundant amount of oxygen to the tissues deoxygenated blood blood pumped back into the lungs Ventilation process of moving gases into and out of the lungs Diffusion Movement of O2 and CO2 by concentration gradient inspiration inspiration Exhalation expiration perfusion cardiovascular system pumping blood- oxygenated blood to the tissuedeoxygenated to the lungs Hypoxia...

Florence nightingale founder of modern nursing, made it respectable. Focused on nutrition, established nursing education wrote the first nursing theory and created health and wellness nursing. Believed nursing was separate and distinct from medicine Clara Barton Founder of the Red Cross Lillian Wald Founder of public health nursing Role: Teacher/Educator The use of communication skills to assess, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of patients ...

What are some things nurses should assess for in the home environment that could affect immobility? Non-skid house shoes Rugs Things in the pathway The bed should always be in this position if the patient is lying in it? Low locked position What is the largest organ of the body? Skin How many stages are there to stage or classify the wound? 4 stages This is the difference between acute vs chronic wounds? Acute: Develop as a result of injury and typically a result of trauma. Chronic:...

What are the 6 steps of the Nursing Clinical Judgment Model (NCJMM)? Recognize cues, Analyze cues, Prioritize hypotheses, Generate solutions, Take action, Evaluate outcomes What does the DSM-5 do? Classifies mental disorders with specific diagnostic criteria What part of the brain controls emotion and memory? Limbic system Name 3 neurotransmitters involved in mental health. Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine What are Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPS) Drug-induced movement disorders (e...

A school nurse is performing an assessment of a student who states, "I'm too tired to keep my head up in class." The student has a low-grade fever. The nurse would interpret these findings as indicating which stage of infection? A) Incubation period B) Prodromal stage C) Full stage of illness D) Convalescent period - CORRECT ANSWER-B During the prodromal stage, the person has vague signs and symptoms, such as fatigue and a low-grade fever. There are no obvious symptoms of infect...

Bacteria One of the most common causes of an infection. Classification based on size, shape and wall staining 3 Shapes: Cocci (Spherical), Bacilli (Rod), Spirilla (Spiral) -Responsive to antibiotics Strep, E.coli Virus One of the most common causes of infection 4 Types: Helical, Polyhedral, Spherical, Complex Coronavirus, Rhinovirus, Influenza, Herpes Simplex Fungi One of the most common causes of infection Causes Tinea (Ringworm) and Candida (Thrush) infections. Tinea, Candida Par...