PMHNP STUDY AND PRACTICE QUESTION [ACTUAL EXAM 100%]WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

PMHNP STUDY AND
PRACTICE QUESTION
[ACTUAL EXAM
100%]WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following statements does not reflect current
understanding of neurotransmitter pathways implicated in anxiery
disorders?
A. Increase levels of CRF in amygdala, hippocampus and LC increase symptoms of anxiety.
B. Decreaseing GABA in the Mesolimbic cortex diminishes symptoms of anxiery.
C. Increasing serotoneric activity in the amygdala diminishes symptoms of anxiety.
D. Decreasing NE in the LC diminishes symptoms of anxiety. ANS- A, C & D are all correct
so the answer is B
As a PMHNP, you know anti-psychotic meds have side effects. Which
side effects of antipsychotic meds has an insidious delayed-onself of 1-
2 after starting the medication? ANS- A. Dry Mouth
B. Tardive Dyskinesia
C. Wt gain
D. Sedation
We know that Dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, wt gain,
constipation & N/V are all SE but, Tardive Dyskinesia does not start for
1-2 years.
My answer - B. *Tardive Dyskinesia (TD*)
** long standing blockage of DA2 in nigrostriatal pathway leads to TD
Which Serotonin receptor antagonism makes an antipsychotic
"atypical"?
A. 5HT1A
B. 5HT3A
C. 5HT4