GuideMidterm Exam
Review the weekly Explore section content and required readings as noted within your Student
Lesson Plan for Learning Success. Review the Tables you have completed. Each week will 17-18
questions.
Wee Functional neuroanatomy- brain anatomy and physiology covered in both the
k1 course Explore section and readings. If a particular area of the brain is affected, what
is the expected response. Focus on those within the Explore section and your
readings.
Ethical issues- covered in both the course Explore section and readings
Epigenetics- covered in both the course Explore section and readings. Why is
epigenetics important? Hoe does epigenetics impact a person’s mental health?
Genetics-CYP 450 impact discussed in course Explore section. How does the
CYP450 affectpharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics?
Incidence of mental illness-what factors are increasing the incidence? This is
covered in course Explore section
, Wee CYP450-how this affects metabolism. Review Stahl Ch 2 .
Inducers & Inhibitors- review Stahl p.49. How does an inhibitor or inducer affect
k2
medication efficacy? Note the most common inhibitors and inducers noted in your
Stahl readings. You will see these mentioned on boards. Make sure to review
carbamazepine. Is this medication an inhibitor or an inducer? How does combining
carbamazepine with another medication affect your prescribing? Are dose
adjustments necessary?
Agonists/Antagonists (full, partial, reverse)- know definitions, be able to apply this
to a clinical