NR 546 PSYCHOPHARM MIDTERM-WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 (15pages)

How does the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) affect the amygdala? inhibits and activates the amygdala Wernicke's area is associated with which of the following? speech comprehension The limbic system is associated with which of the following emotion and learning Which brain structure is most associated with long term memory? Hippocampus When prescribing psychotropic medications, the PMHNP knows that these medications work within which specific areas? Mood Which of the following are involved in regulating neurotransmission via excitationsecretion coupling? voltage-sensitive sodium channels and voltage-sensitive calcium channels What system influences the length of time for a drug to achieve efficacy? signal transduction cascades One of the signal transduction cascades, pass the message from a first receptor to a second messenger. G protein linked systems Human central nervous system communication at synapses is which of the following? Chemical Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter? Glutamate