Midterm Exam: NR 546 NR546

Midterm Exam: NR 546 / NR546

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026)

Advanced Pharmacology:

Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Questions with Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain

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SSRI effects

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inhibits reuptake of serotonin. Can cause nausea, agitation, headache, and sexual dysfunction

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SNRIs effects

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inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. Can cause nausea, sweating, insomnia, tremors, and sexual dysfunction

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tricyclic antidepressants effects

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inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine (sexual dysfunction).blocks norepinephrine receptors (hypotension and tachycardia) blocks histamine receptors (sedation and weight gain) blocks acetylcholine receptors (dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, urinary retention).

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MOAIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) effects

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increases norepinephrine and serotonin by inhibiting enzyme that activates it. Can cause sedation, dizziness, sexual dysfunction, and hypertensive crisis.

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Benzodiazepines effects

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increases receptor affinity for GABA, can cause dependence and confusion

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bupropion effects

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inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine. Can cause insomnia, dry mouth, tremors, seizures.

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SSRIs, SNRIs, and tricyclic antidepressants

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these antidepressants increase serotonin levels

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benzodiazepines have what effect on serotonin levels

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no effect on serotonin levels. 3 / 4

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gray matter

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Cerebellum, cerebrum, brain stem, and butterfly-shaped portion of central spinal cord are comprised of this.Contains cell bodies, axon terminals, dendrites, and all nerve synapses.Associated with learning.Changes are linked to psychiatric diagnoses such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and MDD.

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white matter

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Contains nerve fibers connecting neurons from different regions into functional circuits.Transit system.Abnormalities are associated with autism and vascular dementia.

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electrical impulse transmission

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myelin coating neuronal axons is necessary for

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