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Purpose of Dopamine Inhibition of prolactin production Sleep Learning Attention Pleasure and reward Movement Memory Mood What term best describes the reelationship between an individual's health and a number of other variables, including the amoutn of healthcare consumed? Health production function- math expression that shows the relationship between an individual's health and a number of other variables. How much time should you allow for Celexa to provide its initial t...

mesocortical pathway executive function: attention, focus, depression nigrostriatal pathway from substantia nigra (brainstem) to striatum (muscles): Parkinson's mesolimbic pathway projects to nucleus accumbens (part of limbic system). Pleasure, reward, positive symptoms of schizophrenia: Addiction, gambling Tuberoinfundibular pathway regulation of prolactin (acts on pituitary). Hypersexuality in mania Dopamine produced in substania nigra and VTA. D2 & D4 recepto...

Which of the following is a contraindication to benzodiazepines? a. Acute alcohol intoxication b. Acute narrow angle glaucoma c. Psychosis d. All the above a. Acute alcohol intoxication In the pharmacological treatment of psychosis, when antipsychotics are administered, which block dopamine, a secondary effect is blocking in another tract, which causes potential prolactin problems, such as gynecomastia in males. This tract is the: a. mesolimbic b. tuberoinfundibular c. nigrostrial...

Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Count the risk factors When interview teenagers...

As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medication side effects. Which of the following side effects of antipsychotic medications has an insidious, delayed-onset typically 1 to 2 years after initiation of the medication? a. Dry mouth b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Sedation d. Weight gain B In evaluating a 4-year-old, one would expect which of the following delays in Asperger's Disorder? a. Language development b. Cognitive development c. Motor skills coordination d. Social skills d...

Which theory of depression was developed based on observing that patients who were being treated for Hep C developed depressive symptoms? A. The monoamine theory B. The inflammation theory C. The HPA axis theory D. The stress-diathesis theory b. The inflammation theory Which of the following health conditions have a high co-morbidity with depression? A. Hypertension B. Asthma C. Diabetes mellitus D. Cardiovascular disease E. Celiac disease F. Cognitive impairment G. Obesity H...

What is dissemination? Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? Moderate cognitive impairment What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system? Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's What do BCP's do to Lamictal? Inducer - will lower Lamictal effects What is a ...

The purpose of the ANCC PMHNP Scope and Practice is to Define the role of the NP Primary Prevention Actions that change overall background conditions to prevent some unwanted event or circumstance, such as injury, disease, or abuse. EX: Parenting skills classes for pregnant adolescents. In the N-C relationship Primary focus is on the client and their needs After 24 hrs a patient wants to leave inpatient setting, the best nurse action Tell client they cannot leave until ...

What is true of interprofessionality? All health professionals have individual professional competencies 1 / 2000 Profile Picture Created by tara_knight8 Share Your Progress Your progress is based on the last two times you studied each term in all modes, excluding games. 0 Not studied Study 0 Still learning Study 0 Mastered Study Terms in this set (2000) Original What is true of interprofessionality? All health professionals have individual professional...

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) relaxation muscle prior to DBT Greatest patient at risk for Violence Substance abuse EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) eye movement desensitization and reprocessing What is dissemination? Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a...