NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers (2026/2027) (Verified Answers) (59pages)

1. Which of the following are risk factorsfor neuroleptic malignantsyndrome? Select all that applyAge Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of thefollowing effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS)Causes prolactinemia Reduces positive symptoms 3. Phencyclidine (PCP) and Ketamine exert their unique behavioral effects by blocking which of thefollowing receptors? GABA type receptors Serotonin receptors