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Walden University NURS 6635 Midterm Exam: Psychopharmacology and Clinical Practice

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What type of effects are related to the blockade of dopamine receptor D2?

Neurological effects

Extrapyramidal side effects

Prolactin elevation

Anticholinergic effects (correct)

When do low-potency drugs tend to cause more intense anticholinergic effects?

When less than 30% of receptors are blocked

When 60-70% of receptors are blocked (correct)

When 80-90% of receptors are blocked

When 40-50% of receptors are blocked

Which brain area experiences increased dopamine levels due to the blockade of dopamine receptor D2?

Limbic area (correct)

Hypothalamus

Cerebellum

Frontal cortex

What processes are involved in the mesolimbic tract?

Emotional and sensory processes Signup and view all the answers

What did the Hundred Years War, mentioned in the text, refer to?

A conflict between France and England Signup and view all the answers

What does parturition refer to?

A process involving labor and delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the blood-brain barrier?

Filtering certain substances and blocking their passage to the brain Signup and view all the answers

How long should patients wait before considering medication therapy according to the text?

2-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme system is responsible for metabolizing monoamines like dopamine and serotonin in the body?

Monoamine oxidase (MAO) system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of psychopharmacology in therapy management?

Immediate symptom relief Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacokinetics primarily focus on?

The body's absorption and distribution of drugs Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme system breaks down most psychotropic drugs brought into the body?

Cytochrome P-450 (CYP-450) system Signup and view all the answers