MH701 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

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MH701 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS How is the amygdala part of the brain involved in anxiety? - Answer -* Amygdala is in the center of the brain near the hippocampus. * The amygdala rates the importance of an emotional event and activates the hippocampus accordingly. * Determines whether there will be a fear response and initiates your flight or flight response that helps you respond to a perceived threat. * When this response remains switched on and there is no danger, or gets switched on too easily, that is when it becomes an anxiety disorder. Then you can have an initiation of the flight or fight when memories or emotions occur. * The amygdala sends a response to the hypothalamus, which activates the pituitary and it activates the adrenal gland which secretes hormones (adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol). What are neurotransmitters involved in depression? - Answer -Monoamine neurotransmitters are responsible for depression which are: serotonin, norepinephrine & dopamine. Which neurotransmitters are associated with antipsychotics? - Answer -The FGA's block dopamine. The SGA's block dopamine and 5HT. Some have affinity for histamine and alpha 1 adrenergic receptors. What is a common mistake leading to unsuccessful antidepressant drug trial? - Answer -Not giving it enough time. Major depression is? - Answer -5 or more of the following symptoms in the same 2 week period with at least 1 being depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure. Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com SIGECAPS S: Sleep changes. I: interest loss. G: Guilt or worthlessness. E: Energy lack. C: Concentration /cognition reduced. A: Appetite usually declined. P: Psychomotor retardation. S: Suicidal or homicidal ideation. Dysthymia is? - Answer -Persistent depressive symptoms lasting 2 years. What role does serotonin have in the different aspect of depression? - Answer -Serotonin regulates mood, sleep, appetite, pain, sex, instincts. Too much or too little can cause depression or apathy. What is the patient education to any patient starting an antidepressant? - Answer -* Takes 2-6 weeks to see a response * Can increase suicidal ideation * SE: sexual dysfunction, GI upset, activation, sedation, insomnia, headaches * Serotonin syndrome * Do not abruptly stop medication, it must be slowly titrated down What is serotonin syndrome? - Answer -Serotonin syndrome - abdominal pain, diarrhea, flushing, diaphoresis, hyperthermia, mental status changes. renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, cardiovascular shock, death Which of the SSRIs has an indication for the treatment of bulimia to decrease binging patterns? - Answer -Fluoxetine (Prozac) Mechanism and action of SSRI: - Answer -- inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, thereby increasing serotonin activity; have little effect on other neurotransmitters, such as dopamine or norepinephrine Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com