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Which area has seen significant advancements leading to a better understanding of brain function and potential causes of mental illness in the last 40 years?
Which area has seen significant advancements leading to a better understanding of brain function and potential causes of mental illness in the last 40 years?
- Behavioral economics
- Psychoanalysis
- Sociological studies
- Neurobiologic research (correct)
A psychiatric-mental health nurse should possess a foundational knowledge of what to understand current theories related to mental illness?
A psychiatric-mental health nurse should possess a foundational knowledge of what to understand current theories related to mental illness?
- Advanced calculus
- The legislative process
- Brain functions and nervous system anatomy (correct)
- Quantum physics
Besides genetics and heredity, what other neurobiological factors are considered as potential causes of mental illness?
Besides genetics and heredity, what other neurobiological factors are considered as potential causes of mental illness?
- Dietary fads
- Planetary alignments
- Stress and the immune system (correct)
- Astrology and numerology
How do medications used to treat mental illness exert their effects?
How do medications used to treat mental illness exert their effects?
Which of the following is most directly affected by psychopharmacological interventions?
Which of the following is most directly affected by psychopharmacological interventions?
In mental health treatment, what is the role of adjunctive therapies like cognitive and behavioral therapies?
In mental health treatment, what is the role of adjunctive therapies like cognitive and behavioral therapies?
What is the main focus of the medications used in psychopharmacology?
What is the main focus of the medications used in psychopharmacology?
A client is prescribed a new psychiatric medication. What is a crucial role of the nurse in this situation?
A client is prescribed a new psychiatric medication. What is a crucial role of the nurse in this situation?
How do advances in neurobiologic research primarily influence clinical practice in psychiatry?
How do advances in neurobiologic research primarily influence clinical practice in psychiatry?
What should a nurse understand regarding pharmacologic interventions and adjunctive therapies for psychiatric disorders?
What should a nurse understand regarding pharmacologic interventions and adjunctive therapies for psychiatric disorders?
Flashcards
Neurobiologic Research
Neurobiologic Research
The study of how the brain works and the possible causes of why some brains work differently, greatly influencing clinical practice.
Neurotransmission
Neurotransmission
The process by which neurons communicate with each other in the nervous system.
Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology
Medications that directly affect the central nervous system and subsequently behavior, perceptions, thinking, and emotions.
Adjunctive Therapies
Adjunctive Therapies
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Psychosocial Modalities
Psychosocial Modalities
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Study Notes
- Science has significantly advanced our understanding of brain function and the potential causes of mental illness in the last 40 years.
- Advances in neurobiological research are expanding psychiatric knowledge and greatly influencing clinical practice.
- Psychiatric–mental health nurses need a basic understanding of brain function and current theories about mental illness.
- Key areas include the anatomy of the nervous system, neurotransmission, genetics, heredity, stress, the immune system, and infectious agents.
- Neurobiologic theories relate to the use of medications (psychopharmacology) in treating mental illness.
- Medications directly affect the central nervous system (CNS), influencing behavior, perceptions, thinking, and emotions.
- Five categories of drugs are used to treat mental illness, and nurses play a key role in administration and client education.
- Adjunctive therapies like cognitive and behavioral therapies, family therapy, and psychotherapy can enhance the success of treatments.
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Explore the relationship between neurobiology and mental illness. Understand brain function, neurotransmission, and the role of genetics. Learn about psychopharmacology and therapies used in psychiatric–mental health nursing.
