Stahl's Essential
Psychopharmacology Stahl's Essential
Psychopharmacology Stahl's Essential
Psychopharmacology Stahl's Essential
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Psychopharmacology Stahl's Essential
Psychopharmacology Stahl's Essential
Psychopharmacology Stahl's Essential
Psychopharmacology Stahl's Essential
Psychopharmacology
Chapter 1 Chemical neurotransmission
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A client with depression mentions to the healthcare provider, My mother says
depression is a chemical disorder. What does she mean? The healthcare providers
response is based on the theorythat depression primarily involves which of the
following neurotransmitters?
a. Cortisol and GABA
b. COMT and glutamate
c. Monamine and glycine
d. Serotonin and norepinephrine
ANS: D
One possible cause of depression is thought to involve one or more neurotransmitters.
Serotonin and norepinephrine have been found to be important in the regulation of
depression. There is no research to support that the other options play a significant
role in the development of depression.
2. A client has experienced a stroke (cerebral vascular accident) that has resulted in
damage to the Broca area. Which evaluation does the healthcare provider conduct to
reinforce thisdiagnosis?
a. Observing the client pick up a spoon
b. Asking the client to recite the alphabet
c. Monitoring the clients blood pressure
d. Comparing the clients grip strength in both hands
ANS: B
Accidents or strokes that damage Brocas area may result in the inability to speak (i.e.,
motor aphasia). Fine motor skills, blood pressure control, and muscle strength are not
controlled by the Broca area of the left frontal lobe.
3. The client diagnosed with schizophrenia asks why psychotropic medications are
always prescribed by the doctor. The healthcare providers answer will be based on
information thatthe therapeutic action of psychotropic drugs is the result of their
effect on:
a. The temporal lobe; especially Wernickes area
b. Dendrites and their ability to transmit electrical impulses
c. The regulation of neurotransmitters especially dopamine
d. The peripheral nervous system sensitivity to the psychotropic medications [Show Less]