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An APRN sees a 35 year old patient who was diagnosed with schizophrenia 10 years ago. The patient reports that over the past month, he has noticed involuntary facial grimaces, which you note during the conversation you have with him. He also reports increased difficulty with ease of movements in his arms. Which of the following underlies these symptoms?

Serotonin, histamine, dopamine and norepinephrine are lowest during ______________ and peak during _________________.

 An APRN diagnoses a 26 year old patient with major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder. The patient has tried numerous antidepressants in the past without much success. The APRN decides to prescribe phenelzine (Nardil) after gathering a thorough past psychiatric history. The patient is currently taking fluoxetine (Prozac) 60 mg daily and has been compliant. Which recommendation and instructions must the APRN to give the patient?

Communication between neurons is always

A number of factors affect the setting of circadian rhythms, but ________________ is the most powerful synchronizer.

A 24 year old male diagnosed with schizophrenia 5 years ago recently had an increase in olanzapine (Zyprexa) by APRN. He has been prescribed citalopram (Celexa) for ten years to manage mood symptoms. He is brought to emergency department with symptoms high fever, recent cognitive changes, confusion and severe rigidity in his muscles. The APRN recognizes

Most wake-promoting substances exert their actions by impacting the release of the neurotransmitters _____________.

Which of the following statements about tardive dyskinesia is the most accurate?

Which is true of histamine (H1) antagonists?

Recent evidence suggests that most insomnia is caused by