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Psychotropic Medication Side Effects Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the best desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian. The patient will report
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because valerian is commonly used as a natural remedy for sleep disorders. The desired outcome for a patient using valerian would be to achieve undisturbed sleep throughout the night. Valerian is known for its calming and sedative effects, which can help promote better sleep quality. Option A is incorrect as valerian primarily targets sleep-related issues, not stress directly. Option C is incorrect as valerian is not typically used to increase interest in recreational activities. Option D is incorrect as early morning waking without an alarm clock is not necessarily a desired outcome for a patient using valerian.
Question 2 of 5
Which lobe of the brain is in charge of handling memory and anxiety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Temporal lobe. The temporal lobe is responsible for handling memory functions and emotions, including anxiety. It contains the hippocampus, a crucial structure for memory formation. The frontal lobe (choice A) is primarily involved in executive functions and decision-making. There is no specific "Anxiety center" (choice B) in the brain. The central sulcus (choice D) is a groove that separates the frontal and parietal lobes and is not directly associated with memory or anxiety processing. Therefore, the temporal lobe is the correct choice based on its known functions related to memory and emotional processing.
Question 3 of 5
Which channel membrane protein is specifically important in the process of neurotransmitter release?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: voltage-dependent (gated) calcium channels. These channels are crucial for neurotransmitter release as they allow calcium ions to enter the presynaptic neuron upon depolarization, triggering vesicle fusion and neurotransmitter release. Voltage-sensitive sodium channels (A) are responsible for action potential initiation, not neurotransmitter release. Neurotransmitter receptor potassium channels (C) are involved in postsynaptic responses, not release. Voltage-dependent chloride channels (D) are not directly involved in neurotransmitter release.
Question 4 of 5
Lack of medication access and the increasing costs of medication is which type of factor contributing to medication non adherence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Structural. Structural factors refer to external barriers such as lack of access to affordable medication and rising costs, which directly impact medication adherence. This is because individuals may struggle to afford their medications or face logistical challenges in obtaining them. Provider factors (A) pertain to healthcare professionals, environmental factors (B) involve physical surroundings, and client factors (D) relate to individual characteristics, which are not directly linked to access and cost issues affecting medication adherence.
Question 5 of 5
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for the regulation of the "fight or flight" response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is responsible for the regulation of the "fight or flight" response as it is released by the sympathetic nervous system during stressful situations, activating the body's response to danger. Dopamine (A) is involved in reward and pleasure pathways. GABA (C) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps regulate anxiety and stress. Histamine (D) is involved in allergic reactions and the sleep-wake cycle, not the "fight or flight" response.