Walden NURS6630 Week 3 Quiz Latest 2021/Walden NURS6630 Week 3 Quiz Latest 2021

Walden NURS6630 Week 3 Quiz Latest 2021




Question 1

Serotonin (5HT) is a neurotransmitter associated with mood, sleep, and psychosis. There are

several serotonin receptors all over the human body. A unique aspect of the second

generation antipsychotics is their ability to block 5HT2a receptors. What is the effect of this

inhibition?

A. Stabilizes dopamine concentrations in the CNS

B. Induces anxiety

C. Causes hallucinations

D. Reduces platelet function

Question 2

Which neurotransmitter is considered the major excitatory neurotransmitter?

A. Glycine

B. GABA

C. Glutamate

D. Serotonin

Question 3

When dopamine (subtype 2) receptors are blocked in this pathway (system), it is evident by

EPS.

A. Mesocortical

B. Tuberoinfundibular

C. Nigrostriatal

D. Mesolimbic