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LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam.What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural conte...

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What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava?

Alprazolam

CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem)



Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions?

Clarify meaning of illness

Empower the patient

Validate symptoms within cultural context



What does a cultural formulation interview do?
cultural assessment

What is the normal range for TSH?
0.5 - 5.0 mu/L

What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism

Decreased TSH

Increased T4 and T3



What are labs in Hypothyroidism?

,Increased TSH

Decreased T4 and T3




What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?
Heat intolerance
Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability
Tachycardia
Mood swings
Weight loss

What are 4 primary symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
Cold intolerance
Lethargy
Weight gain
Decreased libido

Hypothyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder?
Depression

Hyperthyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder?
Mania

Valproic acid produces what teratogenic effect?
Spina bifida (neural tube defect)

What is the primary organ where valproic acid is toxic?
Liver (hepatoxicity)

,What are 4 signs of hepatoxicity?
Abdominal pain in the URQ
Reddish-brown urine
Yellowing of the skin and sclera
Fatigue

Abdominal pain in the URQ, Reddish-brown urine, Yellowing of the
skin and sclera, and Fatigue are signs of
Hepatoxicity

What is the therapeutic range for valproic acid?
50-125 mcg/ml

What is a toxic level of valproic acid?
>150 mcg/ml

What are 4 signs of valproic acid toxicity?
Disorientation
Lethargy
Respiratory depression
Nausea/vomiting

Disorientation, Lethargy, Respiratory depression, and Nausea/vomiting
are symptoms of toxicity with what drug?
Valproic acid

With suspected toxicity with valproic acid, what labs should be drawn?
DC drug
Check drug level
Obtain LFTs
Obtain ammonia level

What is the major side effect with Kava Kava?
Liver damage

, What herbal supplement is sued for anxiety, stress, and insomnia?
Kava Kava

What are 5 symptoms of Stephen's Johnson Syndrome?
Fever
Body aches
Severe red rash
Peeling skin
Facial and tongue swelling

Severe red rash, Fever, Body aches, Peeling skin, and Facial and tongue
swelling are symptoms of
Stephen's Johnson Syndrome

Which mood stabilizer causes the least weight gain?

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)




Which 3 SGAs cause the least weight gain?
Lurasidone (Latuda)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)

Which SGA is the least sedating?
Aripiprazole (Abilify)

What are 3 hallmark symptoms of delirium?

Acute disturbance of LOC

impaired cognition

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