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rosent76

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A patient takes a psychotropic medication that affects norepinephrine receptors. The patient reports, It feels like my heart is pounding in my chest. What effect is the drug having on the norepinephrine receptors?
 
  a. Inhibition
  b. Activation
  c. Paradoxical
  d. Antagonism

Question 2

Which patient receiving fluphenazine (Prolixin) should be monitored most closely for EPSEs?
 
  a. 35-year-old man
  b. 45-year-old woman
  c. 74-year-old woman
  d. Patient with a 5-year history of schizophrenia



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jazzlynnnnn

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Answer to Question 1

B
The patient's complaints indicate activation of norepinephrine receptors. The medication has stimulated the action of 1-receptors. None of the other options correctly identifies this outcome.

Answer to Question 2

C
Women, older adults, patients with affective symptoms, and patients with first episodes of schizophrenia have a higher risk for EPSEs.




rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Mochi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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