Assignment: Short Answer Assessment NURS 4430
Assignment: Short Answer Assessment NURS 4430
Assignment: Short Answer Assessment NURS 4430
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, before you can recommend potential pharmacotherapeutics to address a patients condition or disorder, you must understand the basic function and structure of the neuron and central nervous system. For this Assignment, you will review and apply your understanding of neuroanatomy by addressing a set of short answer prompts.
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Reflect on the basic function and structure of the neuron in relation to the central nervous system.
Reflect on the inter-connectedness between neurons and the central nervous system, including the pathway and distribution of electrical impulses.
Reflect on how neurons communicate with each other and review the concept of neuroplasticity.
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To complete:
Address the following Short Answer prompts for your Assignment. Be sure to include references to the Learning Resources for this week.
In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of the nervous system, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Be specific and provide examples.
Answer the following (listing is acceptable for these questions):
What are the major components that make up the subcortical structures?
Which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction?
What are the two key neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control?
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Be specific and provide examples.
The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which direction does this communication occur? Be specific.
In 35 sentences, explain the concept of neuroplasticity. Be specific and provide examples.
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Whats Coming Up in Week 2?
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Next week, you will examine how neurotransmitters and receptor theory may impact the function of the central nervous system. You explore medication adherence and consider how it might impact a patients treatment goals.
Practicum Upcoming Deadline
In the Nurse Practitioner programs of study (FNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP, and PMHNP) you are required to take several practicum courses. If you plan on taking a practicum course within the next two terms, you will need to submit your application via Meditrek .
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Week 2
Week 2: Neurotransmitters and Receptor Theory
Receptors and neurotransmitters are like a lock-and-key system. Just as it takes the right key to open a specific lock, it takes the right neurotransmitter to bind to a specific receptor. Not surprisingly, as it concerns psychopharmacology, the pharmacotherapeutics that are prescribed must trigger the release of certain neurotransmitters that bind to the correct receptors in order to elicit a favorable response for the patient. The mechanism of this binding and the response that follows reflects receptor theory and lies at the foundation of pharmacology.
This week, you will continue your examination of neuroanatomy and neuroscience as you engage with you colleagues in a Discussion. You will also explore the potential impacts of foundational neuroscience on the prescription of pharmacotherapeutics.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Analyze the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents
Compare the actions of g couple proteins to ion gated channels
Analyze the role of epigenetics in pharmacologic action
Analyze the impact of foundational neuroscience on the prescription of medications
Learning Resources
Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)
Camprodon, J. A., & Roffman, J. L. (2016). Psychiatric neuroscience: Incorporating pathophysiology into clinical case formulation. In T. A. Stern, M. Favo, T. E. Wilens, & J. F. Rosenbaum. (Eds.), Massachusetts General Hospital psychopharmacology and neurotherapeutics (pp. 119). Elsevier.
Required Media (click to expand/reduce)
The University of British Columbia. (n. d.). Neuroanatomy videos. http://neuroanatomy.ca/videos.html
Note: Please review all of the media under the neuroanatomy series.
Optional Resources (click to expand/reduce)
Pathopharmacology: Disorders of the Nervous System: Exploring the Human Brain
Dr. Norbert Myslinski reviews the structure and function of the human brain. Using human brains, he examines and illustrates the development of the brain and areas impacted by disorders associated with the brain. (15m)
Introduction to Advanced Pharmacology
In this media presentation, Dr. Terry Buttaro, associate professor of practice at Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences, discusses the importance of pharmacology for the advanced practice nurse. (6m)
NURS_6630_Week1_Assignment_Rubric
Excellent
Point range: 90100
Good
Point range: 8089
Fair
Point range: 7079
Poor
Point range: 069
In 4 or 5 sentences, describe the anatomy of the basic unit of the nervous sytem, the neuron. Include each part of the neuron and a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse. Be specific and provide examples. 12 (16%) 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly describes in detail the anatomy of the neuron. The response accurately and clearly describes in detail each part of the neuron, and it includes a detailed explanation of the general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse.
Examples fully support the response provided.
11 (14.67%) 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately describes the anatomy of the neuron. The response accurately describes each part of the neuron, and it includes a general overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse.
Examples support the response provided.
10 (13.33%) 10 (13.33%)
The response provides an inaccurate or vague description of the anatomy of the neuron. The response inaccurately or vaguely describes each part of the neuron, and it includes an inaccurate or vague overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse.
Examples vaguely support the response provided.
0 (0%) 9 (12%)
The response provides an inaccurate or incomplete description of the anatomy of the neuron, or is missing. The response inaccurately or incompletely describes each part of the neuron, and it includes an inaccurate or vague overview of electrical impulse conduction, the pathway it travels, and the net result at the termination of the impulse, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
Answer the following (listing is acceptable for these questions):
a. What are the major components that make up the subcortical structures?
b. Which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction?
c. What are the two key neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control?
12 (16%) 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly details the major components that make up the subcortical structures.
The response accurately and clearly details which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction.
The response accurately and clearly identifies the two neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control.
11 (14.67%) 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately identifies the major components that make up the subcortical structures.
The response accurately identifies which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction.
The response accurately identifies the two neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control.
10 (13.33%) 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately identifies the major components that make up the subcortical structures.
The response inaccurately identifies which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction.
The response inaccurately identifies two neurotransmitters located in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control.
0 (0%) 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies the major components that make up the subcortical structures, or is missing.
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies which component plays a role in learning, memory, and addiction, or is missing.
The response inaccurately and incompletely identifies two neurotransmitters in the nigra striatal region of the brain that play a major role in motor control, or is missing.
In 3 or 4 sentences, explain how glia cells function in the central nervous system. Be specific and provide examples. 12 (16%) 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how glia cells function in the central nervous system.
Examples fully support the response provided.
11 (14.67%) 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains how glia cells function in the central nervous system.
Examples support the response provided.
10 (13.33%) 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how glia cells function in the central nervous system.
Examples inaccurately or vaguely support the response provided.
0 (0%) 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how glia cells function in the central nervous system, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
The synapse is an area between two neurons that allows for chemical communication. In 3 or 4 sentences, explain what part of the neurons are communicating with each other and in which direction does this communication occur? Be specific. 12 (16%) 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the part of the neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in which this communication occurs.
11 (14.67%) 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains the part of the neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in which this communication occurs.
10 (13.33%) 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the part of the neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in which this communication occurs.
0 (0%) 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the part of the neurons that communicate with each other and the direction in which this communication occurs, or is missing.
In 35 sentences, explain the concept of neuroplasticity. Be specific and provide examples. 12 (16%) 13 (17.33%)
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the concept of neuroplasticity.
Examples provided fully support the response provided.
11 (14.67%) 11 (14.67%)
The response accurately explains the concept of neuroplasticity.
Examples provided support the response provided.
10 (13.33%) 10 (13.33%)
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the concept of neuroplasticity.
Examples inaccurately or vaguely support the response provided.
0 (0%) 9 (12%)
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the concept of neuroplasticity, or is missing.
Examples do not support the response provided, or is missing.
Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 (6.67%) 5 (6.67%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 (5.33%) 4 (5.33%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 (4.67%) 3.5 (4.67%)
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
0 (0%) 2 (2.67%)
Contains many (? 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the readers understanding.
Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 5 (6.67%) 5 (6.67%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4 (5.33%) 4 (5.33%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
3.5 (4.67%) 3.5 (4.67%)
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
0 (0%) 2 (2.67%)
Contains many (? 5) APA format errors.
Total Points: 75
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