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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Choose an issue you care about, for example:

  • Should We Rename Schools Named for Historical Figures With Ties to Racism, Sexism or Slavery?
  • Should the National Anthem Be Sung at Sporting Events?
  • Should the school year be extended into the summer for K-12 students to make up the learning they’ve missed during the pandemic?
  • Should athletes or celebrities voice their opinions about political issues? 
  • Should student loan debt be cancelled?

2. Write a letter to the Editor of the Seattle Times (use this address (Links to an external site.)) that expresses your opinion about that issue.  Include the following: 

  • a conclusion (like a thesis) that lets readers know where you stand on an issue.
  • at least one premise (reason) that supports your thesis, along with examples or evidence (from your observation or experience) that support your premise
  • at least one counterargument that shows you know why others disagree with your point of view and can respond to one of their arguments.
  • ends with a call to action 
  • an appeal to ethos or pathos

3. Use the Block Format posted on the Purdue OWL Website (Links to an external site.).  Do not write more than one page.

Rubric

Argument LetterArgument LetterCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUses appropriate block letter format2 to >1.0 ptsFull Marks1 to >0 ptsNeeds improvement2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLetter has a clear conclusion/thesis at the beginning.3 to >2.0 ptsMeets criteria2 to >0 ptsNeeds improvement3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePremise supports conclusion (thesis) with appropriate examples.4 to >2.0 ptsMeets criteria2 to >0 ptsNeeds improvement4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes counterargument, which counters or refutes what the other side of the argument might say4 to >2.0 ptsMeets criteria2 to >0 ptsNeeds improvement4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes an appeal to ethos or pathos.2 to >1.0 ptsFull Marks1 to >0 ptsNeeds improvement2 pts
Total Points: 15PreviousNext
 

The Changing Profile of Management Accountants

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Imagine that you are human resource manager asked to review a job description for a Chief Financial Officer opening at your company. The finance department mentioned that they have had a lot of difficulty retaining talent because of long hours, outdated technology, and isolation from the operational departments so they need positive change from their new leader.

You know it will be critical to get the right person in the role to improve business processes which should in turn increase the company’s financial performance. However, you also realize that the pool of candidates with the requisite amount of work experience would likely have graduated from college 10 or more years ago.

Using what you learned in the required reading article “Adapting for Digital Survival,” (https://sfmagazine.com/post-entry/february-2018-adapting-for-digital-survival) how would you modify the existing job description to target the desired pool of candidates to meet the company’s growth needs? Specifically address the following:

  1. Do you believe the wording is strong enough to communicate “required,” as opposed to “desired” or “preferred” skills in the candidates?
  2. What certifications are generally pursued by management accountants, and why would having those certifications make a candidate more desirable than one that did not have the certifications?
  3. Are there skills missing that should be listed, and listed skills that could be removed because they are not as critical as others?
  4. This position is clearly looking for someone with a significant base of experience. However, they also desire someone who can break the cycle of high turnover. Is an employer able to pass on hiring a candidate solely because of their age (e.g. someone close to retirement)?

Job description

Company is a global manufacturing firm headquartered in Nebraska. The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for hands-on oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversees and manages all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, Payroll, GL, Cost Accounting, and Inventory Accounting;
  • Coordinates and directs the preparation of budgets for the overall company and for each department;
  • Prepares and publishes timely monthly financial statements;
  • Support month-end and year-end close process;
  • Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
  • Manages and complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings;
  • Provides financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, capital expenditures, programs, and products costing;
  • Manages commercial banking relationships; and
  • Interacts with outside audit firms and casualty/liability insurance firms.

Job Requirements

  • Proven working experience as a CFO, Controller, or Senior Finance person in the manufacturing industry;
  • 7+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance;
  • Must have excellent computer skills and experience with MRP software;
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
  • Experience with creating financial statements; and
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.

system analysis and design2

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 Develop two required BPM diagrams:

  • One for the medical providers (such as doctors, nurse practitioners) showing existing and planned use of the mobile platform for reviewing patient/consumer clinical results.
  • One for the medical providers showing existing and planned use of the mobile platform for placing test orders to treat patient/consumers.
  • Develop three separate use case tables for each of the BPM diagrams that will be developed:
    • One for the providers (such as doctors, nurse practitioners) showing existing and planned use of the mobile platform for reviewing patient/consumer clinical results.
    • One for providers showing existing use of the mobile platform for placing test orders to treat patient/consumers.
    • One providers showing planned use of the mobile platform for placing test orders to treat patient/consumers
  • Articulate the content of both the BPM diagrams and use case tables for both consumers and providers in detail.
  • Analyze two different scholarly papers that address mobile consumer applications in the health industry and mobile applications used by providers in the health industry.
    • The two scholarly papers that you analyze must be researched and may not include resources in the course.
  • Discuss your proposed end user requirements illustrated in your BPM diagrams and use cases for the consumer mobile application.
  • Discuss your proposed end user requirements illustrated in your BPM diagrams and use cases for the provider mobile application.
  • Evaluate at least five types of costs associated with developing these applications (the consumer and provider mobile applications) based on both the in-house and purchased software development options discussed in your text.

Poet Analysis

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Poetry Analysis – Rough Draft

By the due date assigned, attach the rough draft of your essay as a Microsoft Word document to the Discussion Area. By the end of Week 1, comment on at least two of your classmates’ submissions using the peer review questions provided below.

NOTE: This is a two-part assignment. The rough draft is worth up to 80 points of the grade, and the peer reviews are worth up to 20 points.

The essay assignment for this week is to compose an essay of at least 750 words in which you offer your interpretation of a literary element (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization) in one of the assigned poems. You may choose any poem from our Week 1 or Week 2 poetry reading list. If you wish, you may base your paper on the analysis you began in this week’s discussion.

Tips for the Essay

  1. Open your introduction with an engaging opener, such as a question, quote from the poem, or interesting idea. Then, connect to the poem and mention the title and the author. End your introduction with a thesis statement that interprets one literary element of the poem (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization).
  2. The body paragraphs should support your thesis. Present specific aspects of the poem that help to illustrate your points. Make sure to quote from the poem and analyze specific lines that support your argument. Typically, body paragraphs will contain at least two short quotations each as supporting evidence.
  3. Include a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes your main points and explains the significance of the thesis. Finish this paragraph with a strong and satisfying ending.

APA Reminder

Use APA style for formatting the essay and for source citations. Begin with a title page and use proper font and spacing. End with a separate references page. Refer to the Week 1 lecture on avoiding plagiarism for an APA essay template and additional resources.

Important Note: Do not do any outside research for this essay. This analysis should be your own insights regarding the poem. If you need help, refer to the sample student paper shared in the lecture on themes, and contact your instructor with questions. 

Two discussions due TODAY before midnight

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I have two discussions that I need done today before midnight. Sorry for the late notice. Please carefully read the instructions. Discussion 1 requires the making of a graphic organizer. 

Discussion 1:

 

In Chapter 3, you were presented with four language acquisition theories: behaviorist, active construction of a grammar, connectionist, and social interaction theories.  For this discussion, you will first select one of the theories and explain its main components in a graphic organizer.  The recommended website, Holt Interactive Graphic Organizers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., offers digital graphic organizers to help you with the creation of your graphic organizer, or you can use the graphs/charts feature in Microsoft Word.  You will then compare and contrast your chosen theory with the other theories listed above, highlighting the major similarities and differences.  

The graphic organizer you create for the theory you choose should include:

  • The main theorist associated with the theory
  • A summary of what the theory states
  • Evidence supporting the theory
  • Evidence against the theory

In your compare/contrast analysis of the theory, include the following:

  • Similarities to other theories
  • Differences from other theories

Refer to Chapter 3 of the text, additional resources, and your own insights.  Remember that your graphic organizer needs to contain an APA citation for any source used, including the textbook.  Your discussion post title should be the same as your chosen theory.  The body of your post should consist of your compare/contrast analysis.  

Textbook: Making Meaning Making Sense by Terry Piper

Discussion 2: 

 

Our classrooms are filled with students who come from diverse backgrounds.  When we get to know our students and their families, we strengthen the home-school connection, which research has reported leads to increased student achievement.   Using information gained the textbook readings and the required article, Can Preschool Children be Taught a Second Language? http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleId=60, explain strategies that effectively support students who are learning a second language.  You can use the textbook and the recommended article, Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/diversity.pdf  to support your discussion.  

Your 300-350 word post should be formatted to include the following in order:

  • Three ways to support children learning a second language in the classroom
  • Two ways to support the families of children learning a second language
  • One example of a resource you can use to help plan for children learning a second language, with a summary and justification of your choice
  • One question you still have about learning a second language

Refer to Chapter 4 of the text and additional resources, and draw from your own insights.  Citations must be properly formatted in APA style.

THANKS!

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Requirements:1. Your DOCUMENTED ESSAY (that is, a paper with library references) must have a central argument and be in MLA format. See your textbooks for details. 2. You must have a focused, original topic clearly defining a specific question you will attempt to answer through research. Make sure the subject is of interest to an academic audience and will represent a solid contribution to the study of that topic. Try to pick something unique and off-beat, about which sufficient sources exist in our library. All topics must be approved ahead of time. Use OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS to choose a topic. Find 3 pro and 3 con sources. DO NOT WRITE ON THESE TOPICS (they are all overused and dull):COVID 19AbortionBullyingChild, elder, or animal abuseChildren and media/video game violenceConcussionsDeath penalty/capital punishmentDiseasesEating disordersEuthanasia / Right to dieGun LawsMarijuana or other drug legalizationObesity and fast foodSteroidsSame-Sex MarriageTrumpTopics you have previously written about 

  1. Find at least 6 sources through OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS (3 pro and 3 con). Make sure they are proper scholarly sources and no things like Wikipedia or homemade Youtube videos.
  2. The paper must be in MLA format or it will not be acceptable (see Seagull guide for details). ESSAY should be 3 to 4 pages plus  a bibliography.

must be done by tomorrow at 1 pm

grading rubric is below, please no plagiarism.

Human resources management

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Imagine that you have been tasked with creating a training and development program for midlevel business managers in an organization (you can use your actual organization or one that you create). A midlevel manager is defined as a manager of managers. You have to present your proposed training program to your supervisor. To do this, you must decide on a training model, conduct a needs analysis, write learning objectives, and create the content of the training. For your assignment, you will create a 12- to 14-slide presentation (not counting the title and reference slides) that includes specific information as

outlined below.

The topic of the training can be any subject relevant to a midlevel manager that we covered in the course, such as how to deliver real-time coaching feedback, how to communicate unfavorable news to employees (e.g., compensation status changes), or how to communicate that a complaint has been made against an employee concerning harassment. If you are unsure that your topic is appropriate, contact your professor for approval.

Be sure to include the information below in your PowerPoint presentation.

Discuss your selected training process model, and describe why you recommend this model.

Explain the steps you would have taken to conduct a needs analysis.

State how this training links to the organizational objectives.

Provide a sample of two measurable course objectives (from input objectives through impact objectives).

Present one of the program’s completed modules. For example, this should be one or two of the objectives that inform or

engage the participants in an activity.

Be sure to cite any sources used in a reference slide with proper APA style. In addition, a minimum of one academic source that was not used in the Unit III Lesson or listed in required reading must be used, cited, and referenced. If you need assistance, the CSU library staff can help you with your research for this assignment. You may also use the slide notes function to explain slide contents as necessary, but this is not required.

The importance of reading books

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A book is the brain gym, it trains the brain, nourishes curiosity, and discovers new knowledge. It is just an adventure journey. Now, scroll back and say when you have read a decent book?

It all begins at school’s grassroots level, where young minds are introduced into books that teach them fundamentals such as alphabets, special sounds and letters. It’s not long until you read words and gravitate complete phrases after some time, and you understand everything from reading posters to the nuanced literature with the magic of time and few turned pages.

The key question is: why do people need books? Is it to comprehend those strange letters and examine them throughout their lives?

The fundamental truth is that the building blocks for people to properly connect and learn and that books are. But the advantages of reading books go beyond the imagination.

Books improve one’s understanding of the universe. Reading books is a very important aspect in the development of human thinking, about which there are many articles https://www.apppicker.com/developernews/38214/6-Top-Apps-for-Book-Learning  discussing the importance of books in human development. A passionate reader can uncover many mysteries and life solutions and can help make a good decision on any sort of life condition. Four of the main advantages of reading books are below. 

Books develop skills in conversation

Books contribute greatly to better conversation and a person’s language. It allows the reader to learn stronger language skills that further develop the fluency in language that helps to easily convey or communicate ideas.

1.Educate Us Books

Books are the most knowledge-hungry mates. It helps to learn other cultures significantly and understands the past of things. Knowledge in new languages definitely encourages a person to improve his or her life and move on. There are books from history to problem solvers from cooking to biography. There are several genres.

Literature Maintain a healthy brain Books are regarded as the brain’s closest allies. The brain can practice and empower itself. This is like a gym. The blood pressure is stimulated in the brain and helps to maintain conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. The more you learn the more the brain remains fit. It also contributes to emotional function and significantly improves memory. It helps also to improve the individual’s intellectual capacity.

2.Books Reduce Anxiety and Stress

The worst enemy of a balanced mind is stress and anxiety. It is really hard to deal with them in modern times. Lifestyle, job and social pressure help to increase tension substantially. Under these cases, books on science fiction, romantic novels and even autobiographies should definitely be looked at, besides the fact that the books are an outstanding stressor. You will definitely drive the doctor away with an unlimited number of books in these genres.

3.Motivating and inspiring books

Books are regarded as one of the most inspiring outlets. There are enough books showing human heroics even in the worst condition on the market. This books on heroism come with both fictitious and real life protagonists. These books help people to be confident and optimistic about their life. They encourage and inspire people.

4.Stimulating Books Creativity

Books are the best to travel through the realm of dreams and reach new levels of imagination. By reading, creativity and an open mind can be enkindled into new possibilities. One surely can fly, learn, foresee and make this novel a possibility with thousands of books around. Global scientists have attributed space technology books with inspiring the exposure of the universe’s technological mystery.

5.Importance of reading in improving the critical and analysis

Reading books is highly useful for the improvement of criticism and analysis. Most information is continuously handled by the brain during book reading. For instance, whether a person reads a mystery novel or a book, the brain will continually excel to devise the result of events. The brain can attempt to relate the puzzles and make sense of the narrative during this process. This continuous processing increases the capacity to solve problems and analyze the brain.

6.Enhances the capacity of writing

In addition to the countless health advantages, reading books contribute considerably to the development of an individual’s overall personality. Writers recognize in particular that reading is vital to their work. And those who write as an entertainment often claim that reading significantly enhances the overall capacity.

2 Discussions and 3 Case Studies

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Discussion 4.1 (Cyber)

Due: Initial Post due Wednesday, Replies due Sunday

Provide the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  Do you think this Act is good or bad?  Explain your answer and uses sources to support your points. 

Discussion 4.1 (Hacking)

Due: Initial Post due Wednesday, Replies due Sunday

What are some things you should consider when using Python as a Hacking tool?  Why?  What things should you avoid?  Why? 

Case Study ( Cyber Crime)

Due: Sunday, End of Module by 11:55 p.m. EST

  • Individual Paper:
    • In chapter 8 you should have read about the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).  Assume that this Act hasn’t been enacted yet and you are the one that is in charge of either getting this Act passed or in charge of making sure this act doesn’t get passed (You are pro FISMA or against FISMA).  In a 4 to 5 page paper describe FISMA, list the pros and cons, and make a decision on your support or non-support for the act.  Make sure you follow APA format and cite all of your sources.
  • Team Presentation:
    • Build a PowerPoint presentation on what you just discussed in your paper about FISMA.  Your presentation should contain 10 to 20 slides including the title and reference slides.  When you present your project remember that you are trying to convince people to either approve or disapprove FISMA.

Writing Requirements: 

  • Team PowerPoint presentation 10-20 slides
  • 4-5 page paper in APA format, for citations and refereneces

Intro to Python Completion 

Due: Sunday, End of Module by 11:55 p.m. EST

Midterm Requirements

  • Individual Paper:
    • We will be completing the Intro to Python Primer. Your goal will be to write a 3 to 4-page paper where you discuss the use of Python in the field of Data Analytics.         

Writing Requirements: 

  • 4-5 page paper in APA format, for citations and references

Paper (Individual) Python Used in Hacking

  • Individual Paper:
    • Write a 3 to 4-page paper where you discuss the uses of Python in hacking. This will require you to find an article on the use of Python in Hacking and explain how the article covers the use of Python in the hacking process.       

Writing Requirements: 

  • 4-5 page paper in APA format, for citations and references

NURS6630

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QUESTION 1

  1. G-protein      coupled receptors are targets for several psychiatric medications. Given      what we know about these receptors, what is the ultimate result we will      see when one of them is activated in a way that would potentiate an      action?

  

A.

Intracellular activation of second messengers

 

B.

Protein phosphorylation

 

C.

Modification of gene expression

3.75 points   

QUESTION 2

  1. A      patient arrives in the ED via EMS having a grand mal seizure. The ED      physician instructs the RN to give 10 milligrams of Diazepam IV X1 dose      STAT. The patient’s seizure breaks within 2 minutes of the Diazepam being      administered. The mechanism by which this medication causes rapid      resolution of seizure activity is via which receptor type (effector      pathway/receptor subtype)?

  

A.

Slow effector pathways/G-protein coupled receptor

 

B.

Slow effector pathway/ion channel

 

C.

Rapid effector pathways/G-protein coupled receptor

 

D.

Rapid effector pathway/ion channel

3.75 points   

QUESTION 3

  1. The      synaptic cleft is best characterized by which of the following statements?

  

A.

The synaptic cleft is the space between a single neuron’s   dendrites and axon terminals in which intracellular communication occurs   through the release of neurotransmitters allowing for signal conduction   throughout the central nervous system.

 

B.

The synaptic cleft is the space between the cell body and   axon terminals that allows for release of neurotransmitters from the   presynaptic neuron for intercellular communication with an adjacent neuron   (post synaptic neuron).

 

C.

The synaptic cleft is an area where dendrites and axon   terminals are within close proximity, allowing for the release of a   neurotransmitter from a presynaptic neuron that can interact with receptors   on dendritic cells of a post synaptic neuron, which is the main basis for   intercellular communication of neurons.

3.75 points   

QUESTION 4

  1. Which      neurotransmitter is considered the major excitatory neurotransmitter?

  

A.

Glycine

 

B.

GABA

 

C.

Glutamate

 

D.

Serotonin

3.75 points   

QUESTION 5

  1. G-protein      coupled receptors are examples of what type of effector pathway?

  

A.

Slow effector pathways

 

B.

Rapid effector pathways

 

C.

NMDA glutamate receptor pathways

 

D.

Modulated effector pathways

3.75 points   

QUESTION 6

  1. Treatment      adherence is affected by several different factors. Clinical factors      include mood, anxiety, psychosis, and substance misuse. There are also      patient factors such as knowledge, attitude, and beliefs; economic and      racial/ethnic disparities, and clinical encounters. A patient who presents      hopeless, with decreased energy, and poor concentration is affected by      which factor?

  

A.

Substance misuse

 

B.

Knowledge deficits

 

C.

Attitude ad belief system

 

D.

Mood

3.75 points   

QUESTION 7

  1. 1Neurons      are classified in several different ways. From the following statements,      select which ones are true.
    1. The       two structural classifications are projection neurons and local       inter-neurons.
    2. Function       classifications are made up of two subcategories: excitatory and       inhibitory.
    3. Histological       classification includes bipolar, unipolar, and multipolar.
    4. Classifications       using a combination of structural, functional, and neurotransmitter type       provide the most robust and useful description.
    5. Classification       by neurotransmitter type alone provides the most useful description.

      

A.

I only

 

B.

III only

 

C.

I, II, and V only

 

D.

I, II, III, IV, and V

 

E.

I, III, and IV

3.75 points   

QUESTION 8

  1. Neurotransmission      is unidirectional insofar as chemical and electrical conduction is      concerned within the individual neuron. Of the following descriptions,      which best characterizes the order of neurotransmitter/receptor      interaction that results in an electrical signal impulse and the release      of another neurotransmitter for interaction in the synaptic cleft (signal      conduction through a neuron)?

  

A.

Cell body, dendrites, Axon, Axon terminals

 

B.

Dendrites, Axon, Cell body, Axon, Axon terminals

 

C.

Dendrites, Cell body, Axon, Axon terminals

 

D.

Axon terminals, Axon, Cell body, Dendrites

3.75 points   

QUESTION 9

  1. Upon      blocking a Serotonin reuptake pump, what happens in the synaptic cleft and      on the post synaptic cell membrane?

  

A.

The result will be an increase in available Serotonin in   the synaptic cleft causing the post synaptic cell to increase the number of   Serotonin receptors.

 

B.

The result will be an increase in the available Serotonin   in the synaptic cleft causing the post synaptic neuron to reduce the number   of Serotonin receptors.

 

C.

The result will be an increase in Serotonin in the   synaptic cleft resulting in an increase in reuptake pumps on the presynaptic   neuron.

 

D.

The result will be an increase in Serotonin in the   synaptic cleft resulting in a decrease in reuptake pumps on the pre-synaptic   neuron.

3.75 points   

QUESTION 10

  1. Receptors      trigger one of two effector pathways resulting in changes in neuronal      activity. These changes will, ultimately, effect gene expression. Which      effector pathway is characterized by ion flux through      transmitter-activated channels resulting in an altered membrane potential      and neuronal activity?

  

A.

Slow effector pathways

 

B.

Modulated effector pathways

 

C.

Rapid effector pathways

 

D.

NMDA glutamate receptor pathways

3.75 points   

QUESTION 11

  1. Of      the components of patient-focused interventions to enhance adherence,      which component includes the following strategies: adaptive thinking, use      of cues, and support?

  

A.

Motivation

 

B.

Skills

 

C.

Logistics

 

D.

Education

3.75 points   

QUESTION 12

  1. Glia      cells play a supportive role to the neuron. A few of the functions of the      glial cells include providing nutrition, maintaining homeostasis,      stabilizing synapses, and myelinating axons. The glial cells are      categorized as microglia and macroglia. Of these two cell types, which one      plays an active and critical role in glutamatergic neurotransmission by      providing a co-agonist required for glutamate receptor function?

  

A.

microglial

 

B.

macroglial

3.75 points   

QUESTION 13

  1. Motivation      is a component of patient-focused interventions to enhance adherence.      Based on the transtheoretical model, readiness to change can fluctuate      across five stages. Which stage is represented by the patient who is aware      that a problem exists and, while seriously thinking about overcoming it,      has not yet committed to a plan of action?

  

A.

Preparation

 

B.

Action

 

C.

Contemplation

 

D.

Maintenance

3.75 points   

QUESTION 14

  1. When      dopamine (subtype 2) receptors are blocked in this pathway (system), it is      evident by EPS.

  

A.

Mesocortical

 

B.

Tuberoinfundibular

 

C.

Nigrostriatal

 

D.

Mesolimbic

3.75 points   

QUESTION 15

  1. Neurotransmitters      are defined by four essential characteristics. These are:

  

A.

Neurotransmitters are synthesized within presynaptic   neurons.

 

B.

Depolarization of a neuron results in the release of a   neurotransmitter, which exerts a multitude of actions on the postsynaptic   neuron.

 

C.

Their action on postsynaptic neurons can be replicated by   administering a drug that mimics the activity of the endogenous   neurotransmitter.

 

D.

Their action in the synaptic cleft is terminated by a   specific action.

 

E.

A, C, and D only

3.75 points   

QUESTION 16

  1. Introducing      adherence in facilitating treatment goals is something that would be      necessary in a patient who has previously displayed nonadherence patterns.

  

A.

True

 

B.

False

3.75 points   

QUESTION 17

  1. Which      of the following consists of all the known major neurotransmitters that      are relevant in psychiatry?

  

A.

glutamate, GABA, dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine,   histamine, steroids, nitric oxide

 

B.

glutamate, GABA, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin,   acetylcholine, histamine, endogenous opioids, steroids, cannabinoids, nitric   oxide

 

C.

glutamate, GABA, dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine,   endogenous opioids, nitric oxide, cannabinoids, steroids

 

D.

glutamate, GABA, dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine,   endogenous opioids, steroids, histamine, nitric oxide

3.75 points   

QUESTION 18

  1. If a      patient admits to taking his medication every other day (instead of daily,      as prescribed), a potential concern would be:

  

A.

Sufficient understanding or acceptance of the illness

 

B.

Abuse of the medication

 

C.

Expense

 

D.

Is the desired effect recognized at a lower daily dose?

3.75 points   

QUESTION 19

  1. Serotonin      (5HT) is a neurotransmitter associated with mood, sleep, and psychosis.      There are several serotonin receptors all over the human body. A unique      aspect of the second generation antipsychotics is their ability to block      5HT2a receptors. What is the effect of this inhibition?

  

A.

Stabilizes dopamine concentrations in the CNS

 

B.

Induces anxiety

 

C.

Causes hallucinations

 

D.

Reduces platelet function

3.75 points   

QUESTION 20

  1. The      human brain is subcategorized into four major structures. These structures      include the cerebral cortex, brainstem, subcortical structures, and the      cerebellum. Of these major categories, which one houses the area of the      brain that has been found in some neuropathological studies of patients      with schizophrenia to be of smaller size?

  

A.

Cerebral cortex

 

B.

Brainstem

 

C.

Subcortical structures

 

D.

Cerebellum

3.75 points