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What characterizes schizophrenia as a psychiatric disorder?
What characterizes schizophrenia as a psychiatric disorder?
What is a significant environmental factor associated with the etiology of schizophrenia?
What is a significant environmental factor associated with the etiology of schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily linked to the dopamine theory related to schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily linked to the dopamine theory related to schizophrenia?
What structural brain alteration is commonly associated with schizophrenia?
What structural brain alteration is commonly associated with schizophrenia?
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What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia are likely to have substance use disorders as a comorbidity?
What percentage of individuals with schizophrenia are likely to have substance use disorders as a comorbidity?
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What is a common consideration when prescribing antipsychotics during pregnancy?
What is a common consideration when prescribing antipsychotics during pregnancy?
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Which class of medications is primarily used to treat mood disorders?
Which class of medications is primarily used to treat mood disorders?
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What distinguishes Second-Generation Antipsychotics from First-Generation Antipsychotics?
What distinguishes Second-Generation Antipsychotics from First-Generation Antipsychotics?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of antidepressant?
Which of the following is NOT a type of antidepressant?
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Which condition might require specific consideration regarding medications?
Which condition might require specific consideration regarding medications?
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Which of the following is classified as a mood disorder?
Which of the following is classified as a mood disorder?
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Which disorder is specifically characterized by recurring panic attacks?
Which disorder is specifically characterized by recurring panic attacks?
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What is a common feature of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
What is a common feature of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
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Which disorder involves experiencing flashbacks or severe anxiety after a traumatic event?
Which disorder involves experiencing flashbacks or severe anxiety after a traumatic event?
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Which of the following disorders is not categorized under anxiety disorders?
Which of the following disorders is not categorized under anxiety disorders?
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What part of the neuron is responsible for receiving messages from other cells?
What part of the neuron is responsible for receiving messages from other cells?
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At what membrane potential does a neuron typically fire an action potential?
At what membrane potential does a neuron typically fire an action potential?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with stimulating a neuron towards an action potential?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with stimulating a neuron towards an action potential?
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What occurs to neurotransmitters after they bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron?
What occurs to neurotransmitters after they bind to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron?
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Which factor is NOT involved in the etiology of Bipolar Disorder?
Which factor is NOT involved in the etiology of Bipolar Disorder?
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What is one common symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?
What is one common symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?
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What is a characteristic feature of neuroplasticity?
What is a characteristic feature of neuroplasticity?
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Which treatment is NOT commonly associated with the management of Major Depressive Disorder?
Which treatment is NOT commonly associated with the management of Major Depressive Disorder?
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During action potentials, which ion channels open first when depolarization occurs?
During action potentials, which ion channels open first when depolarization occurs?
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What best describes the cell body (soma) of a neuron?
What best describes the cell body (soma) of a neuron?
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What role does acetylcholine (ACh) play in the body?
What role does acetylcholine (ACh) play in the body?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with reward and pleasure?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with reward and pleasure?
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What effect does GABA typically have in the central nervous system?
What effect does GABA typically have in the central nervous system?
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Which clinical example is associated with decreased acetylcholine levels?
Which clinical example is associated with decreased acetylcholine levels?
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What is a common clinical example related to serotonin abnormalities?
What is a common clinical example related to serotonin abnormalities?
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Which neurotransmitter's dysfunction is linked to the pathophysiology of schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter's dysfunction is linked to the pathophysiology of schizophrenia?
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What is the primary role of norepinephrine (NE) in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of norepinephrine (NE) in the nervous system?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in excitatory functions in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in excitatory functions in the brain?
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Which condition is associated with excess dopamine activity?
Which condition is associated with excess dopamine activity?
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Which of the following is a common effect of medications like benzodiazepines?
Which of the following is a common effect of medications like benzodiazepines?
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Flashcards
Mood Disorders
Mood Disorders
Mental illnesses affecting a person's emotional state.
Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
A mood disorder marked by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
A mood disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Schizophrenia: Definition
Schizophrenia: Definition
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Schizophrenia: Genetic Risk
Schizophrenia: Genetic Risk
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Schizophrenia: Prenatal Stressors
Schizophrenia: Prenatal Stressors
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Schizophrenia: Dopamine Theory
Schizophrenia: Dopamine Theory
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Schizophrenia: Neuroanatomical Changes
Schizophrenia: Neuroanatomical Changes
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Neuron function
Neuron function
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Action Potential Trigger
Action Potential Trigger
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Synapse function
Synapse function
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Neurotransmitter Release
Neurotransmitter Release
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Neurotransmitter Action
Neurotransmitter Action
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Excitatory Neurotransmitter
Excitatory Neurotransmitter
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Inhibitory Neurotransmitter
Inhibitory Neurotransmitter
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Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
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Acetylcholine (ACh) function
Acetylcholine (ACh) function
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Dopamine (DA) role
Dopamine (DA) role
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Serotonin (5-HT) effect
Serotonin (5-HT) effect
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Norepinephrine (NE) role
Norepinephrine (NE) role
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GABA's effect
GABA's effect
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Glutamate's function
Glutamate's function
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
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Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters
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First-Generation Antipsychotics (FGA)
First-Generation Antipsychotics (FGA)
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Second-Generation Antipsychotics (SGA)
Second-Generation Antipsychotics (SGA)
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Antidepressants
Antidepressants
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Mood Stabilizers
Mood Stabilizers
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Nitsan Syndrome
Nitsan Syndrome
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