NURS 660 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
17 y/o girl had ADHD can't complete assignments or pay
attention to what area of the cortex regulates this? - correct
answer- anterior cingulate cortex
A patient diagnosed with ADHD can't stay focused or solve work-
related problems difficulty maintaining attention sustained and
problem-solving. What area of the brain is involved? -
correct answer- Dorsal lateral prefontal cortex (CTSC
loop)
Amaloid precursor protein is first cleaved by what enzyme -
correct answer- Alpha-secretase
An Alzheimer's patient has been taking 4mg of rivastigmine what
side effects might you anticipate and why? - correct
answer- GI side effects; inhibits peripheral uptake of ACH
and butyrycholine
An athlete has natural HIGH what part of the brain is
stimulated? Dopamine increase where? - correct
answer- Amygdala mesolimbic pathway
, Atomoxetine (Strattera) lacks abuse potential because of what
- correct answer- increases dopamine in the dorsal
prefrontal cortex and not in the nucleus accumbens
Child on stimulant what is black box warning for pediatric
population? - correct answer- cardiovascular; ECG
prior to starting therapy with Ritalin (methylphenidate).
If a patient is taking paroxetine and starts Straterra what should
change about the Straterra dose? - correct answer-
The dose should be decreased
Mechanism of action of a stimulant for ADHD Methylphenidate
and amphetamine? - correct answer- increases the
intrasynaptic levels of both dopamine and norepinephrine
Medication that is an NMDA receptor Antagonist - correct
answer- Memantine
MOA of Amantadine - correct answer- symmetrel:
The mechanism of action in PD is poorly understood but animal
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
17 y/o girl had ADHD can't complete assignments or pay
attention to what area of the cortex regulates this? - correct
answer- anterior cingulate cortex
A patient diagnosed with ADHD can't stay focused or solve work-
related problems difficulty maintaining attention sustained and
problem-solving. What area of the brain is involved? -
correct answer- Dorsal lateral prefontal cortex (CTSC
loop)
Amaloid precursor protein is first cleaved by what enzyme -
correct answer- Alpha-secretase
An Alzheimer's patient has been taking 4mg of rivastigmine what
side effects might you anticipate and why? - correct
answer- GI side effects; inhibits peripheral uptake of ACH
and butyrycholine
An athlete has natural HIGH what part of the brain is
stimulated? Dopamine increase where? - correct
answer- Amygdala mesolimbic pathway
, Atomoxetine (Strattera) lacks abuse potential because of what
- correct answer- increases dopamine in the dorsal
prefrontal cortex and not in the nucleus accumbens
Child on stimulant what is black box warning for pediatric
population? - correct answer- cardiovascular; ECG
prior to starting therapy with Ritalin (methylphenidate).
If a patient is taking paroxetine and starts Straterra what should
change about the Straterra dose? - correct answer-
The dose should be decreased
Mechanism of action of a stimulant for ADHD Methylphenidate
and amphetamine? - correct answer- increases the
intrasynaptic levels of both dopamine and norepinephrine
Medication that is an NMDA receptor Antagonist - correct
answer- Memantine
MOA of Amantadine - correct answer- symmetrel:
The mechanism of action in PD is poorly understood but animal
