Drugs Can Affect Neurotransmitter Systems in Two Main Ways: Either

question 5

Multiple Choice

Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems in two main ways: either by altering the availability of the neurotransmitter in the synapse,or by

• A)acting on the blood-brain barrier.
• B)altering hormone levels.
• C)acting directly on the receptors.
• D)increasing blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Senile Dementia

A decline in cognitive function due to the aging process, often characterized by memory loss and impaired reasoning.

Excludes 1 Notation

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Coder

A professional who translates medical records into standardized codes to document patient diagnosis and treatment for billing and record-keeping.

Principal Diagnosis

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