A Patient Reports to You at the Emergency Room in a Local

question 93

Multiple Choice

A patient reports to you at the emergency room in a local hospital. You notice that the level of serotonin in his system is way above normal. You know that he has taken some kind of drug. Most likely, this patient has taken

• A) more than five drinks of alcohol
• B) a hallucinogen
• C) ecstasy
• D) an amphetamine
• E) an opiate

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Definitions:

Schizophrenic Symptoms

Manifestations of schizophrenia including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired social functioning.

Syndrome Of Schizophrenia

A complex psychiatric diagnosis characterized by a spectrum of symptoms, including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive ability.

D4 Dopamine Receptor

A receptor for dopamine that plays a role in the modulation of neurotransmission in the brain, influencing cognition, emotion, and motor activity.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across neurons, influencing mood, thought processes, and bodily functions.