NURSING MISC WEEK 6 QUIZ 2 STUDY GUIDE Study Questions & Answers

^{NURSING MISC WEEK 6 QUIZ 2 STUDY GUIDE Study Questions & Answers}

^{DEPRESSION
What is the theory that a deficit in monoamines (NE, DO, and SE) are the 
underlying causes of depression?
Monoamine hypothesis of depression
What is a potential cause of depression caused by chronic activation of the HPA 
system and increased hormone secretion?
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system deregulation
What hormone is chronically elevated in the HPA theory of depression, which also 
causes immunosuppression in the body?
Cortisol
What neuroanatomic and funcational abdnormality may be difficulties as well as 
sleep arousal and disturbances? 
Alterations in the norepinephrine system
What 2 factors contribute to mood disorders?
Genetics and environmental factors
ANXIETY
What are 2 neurotransmitters implicated in general anxiety disorder?
Norepinephrine and serotonin 
What is the primary etiology of PTSD?
Exposure to a terrifying life event
What are 2 areas of the brain, which store, retrieve and extinguish fearful 
memories?
Amygdala and prefrontal cortex
What are 2 neurotransmitters that contribute to the pathophysiology of OCD?
Serotonin and dopamine
What system, if stimulated, causes the repetitive acts associated with OCD?
Dopamine}