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Serotonin syndrome symptoms correct answers flu-like, nightmares, tremors, poor concentration,
anxiety, confusion, tachycardia, muscle abnormalities
what condition does a pt risk when taking tyramine rich foods with MAOIs? correct answers
hypertensive crisis
syndrome associated with beginning antipsychotics. Involves dramatic change in consciousness
correct answers Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
black box for atypical antipsychotics correct answers high mortality for elderly dementia patients
early lithium toxicity symptoms correct answers N/V/D, thirst, polyuria, slurred speech, fine
tremor, weakness
delirium vs dementia correct answers delirium is acute, dementia is progressive
pt presents with sudden onset confusion, disorientation, and sleep disturbances. What condition
do you suspect? correct answers Delirium
most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in elderly correct answers depression
3 D's for elderly patients correct answers depression, dementia, delirium
class of antidepressants avoided in elderly patients correct answers tricyclics
Pt presents with the following: specific proteins in the brain, visual hallucinations, Parkinsonian
features. What do you suspect? correct answers Lewy Body Disease
HTN, cerebral emboli and cerebral thrombosis may lead to correct answers Vascular NCD
CNS stimulants for ADHD treatment adverse effects correct answers tachycardia, anorexia,
insomnia, weight loss
childhood psychiatric disorder in which the rights of other are consistently violated correct
answers conduct disorder
some symptoms of this disorder include communication impairment and restrictive, repetitive
behaviors correct answers Autism spectrum disorder
before beginning ADHD treatment, these two common comorbidities should be treated correct
answers substance abuse disorder and bipolar
, 2 classes of meds used to treat Tourette's tics correct answers antihypertensives and
antipsychotics
induction of a generalized seizure for therapeutic treatment correct answers electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT)
The focus of treatment using this type of treatment using this type of psychotherapy is on the
modification of distorted cognitions and maladaptive cognitions and maladaptive behaviors
correct answers Cognitive therapy
desensitization therapy correct answers technique used to overcome phobias through progressive
exposure
therapy that alters the pt's environment correct answers milieu therapy
type of therapy most often used for those with borderline personality disorder correct answers
dialectical behavioral therapy
primary psychiatric use for benzodiazapines correct answers short term treatment for panic
attacks
3 classes of first line antidepressants for anxiety correct answers TCAs, SSRIs, SNRIs
time of onset for buspar/buspirone correct answers ~2 weeks
antihistamine common side effects correct answers dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness,
constipation, blurred vision
Lamictal critical adverse effect correct answers Steven Johnson syndrome (rash)
severe adverse effect of serotoninergic meds correct answers serotonin syndrome
gold standard bipolar drug correct answers lithium
dietary teaching for lithium correct answers adequate sodium intake
why are labs frequently drawn for pts on lithium? correct answers it has a narrow therapeutic
range
lamictal "for the lamb not the lion" correct answers used more for depression than mania
gender more often diagnosed with ASD correct answers boys
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