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LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam 2023/2024 update
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LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam 2023/2024 update 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
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