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evelyn o bentley

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The spouse of a patient with schizophrenia asks, Which neurotransmitters are more active when a person has schizophrenia? The nurse should state, The current thinking is that the thought disturbances are related to increased activity of:
 
  (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. GABA.
  b. substance P.
  c. histamine.
  d. dopamine.
  e. norepinephrine.

Question 2

A nurse cares for patients taking various medications, including buspirone (BuSpar), haloperidol (Haldol), trazodone (Desyrel), and phenelzine (Nardil). The nurse will order a special diet for the patient taking:
 
  a. buspirone
  b. haloperidol
  c. trazodone
  d. phenelzine


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D, E
Dopamine plays a role in the integration of thoughts and emotions, and excess dopamine is implicated in the thought disturbances of schizophrenia. Increased activity of norepinephrine also occurs. Substance P is most related to the pain experience. Histamine decrease is associated with depression. Increased GABA is associated with anxiety reduction.

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ANS: D
Patients taking phenelzine, an MAOI, must be on a tyramine-free diet to prevent hypertensive crisis.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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