Midterm Exam: NR546 NR 546

Midterm Exam: NR546 / NR 546

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026)

Advanced Pharmacology:

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

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are FDA approved for short-term anxiety treatment and are used alone or as an adjunct to antidepressants. They bind to serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain and increase norepinephrine metabolism in the brain.

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Buspirone `Buspar'

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amino acid that acts as the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter, and decrease neuroexcitability across the brain. This neurotransmitter help people relax, destress, and get some sleep

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Gaba

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When people dont have enough of this neurotransmitter, they may experience anxiety or even schizophrenia. Some meds use this neurotransmitters benefits to help people sleep for medical procedures.

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Gaba

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am also a monoamine neurotransmitter and I serve many functions in the human body. Do you remember learning about flight, fight, or fright? That's me, in excess. A little of me can get you up off the couch and have you alert, oriented, and ready to take on life's challenges. I can really help with focus and productivity which is why you see me with a cup of coffee.

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Norepinephrine

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too much can cause antsy, nervous, and affect your ability to focus

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Norepinephrine

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one of the key neurotransmitters that psychotropic drugs target. Within the central nervous system, I affect arousal, motivation, attention, learning, and REM sleep. I work within the parasympathetic nervous system too. I can make you sweat and salivate.

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acetylcholine

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Substances that block me can paralyze you because I am the link between the brain and muscles. When there's not enough of me, I can be involved in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Increase me, and I can help with symptoms, but be cautious, because I also have a role in addiction. Dr. Stahl refers to me as "the brain's own nicotine" when he talks about my role in addiction.

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acetylcholine

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I help to regulate mood. I've been called the "happy hormone," but actually I am not a hormone at all; I am a monoamine neurotransmitter. Your body synthesizes me naturally from tryptophan. I help to regulate sleep, arousal, libido, aggression, and pain perception.

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serotonin ( 5HT )

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I am one of the key monamine neurotransmitters that regulate mood. I am associated with executive function, your ability to perform well, be organized, and all those good things including emotional intelligence. That's when I'm working hard in the prefrontal cortex. I'm also essential to your movement and coordination. Being balanced is very important to me; too much or too little can cause problems.

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Dopamine

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When my levels are low you'll lose pleasure, interest, alertness, and even self- confidence. Low levels are also found in clients who have Parkinson's disease.

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Dopamine

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