ATI RN
ATI Mental Health RN 400 Exam 3 Questions
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Which dopamine pathway is responsible for the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Mesolimbic pathway. This pathway is responsible for the positive symptoms of schizophrenia due to its role in regulating emotions, motivation, and reward processing. Dopamine dysregulation in the mesolimbic pathway leads to symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Nigrostriatal pathway is involved in motor control; C: Tuberoinfundibular pathway regulates prolactin release; D: Mesocortical pathway is linked to cognitive functions and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
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