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Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline C Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep D Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid? A. Fluoxetine-lithium B. Fl...

What two types of hearing loss are associated with noise? A) acoustic trauma and noise induced B) high frequency and low frequency C) high frequency and acoustic trama D) noise induced and low frequency Ans: A- acoustic trauma and noise induced A hypersensitivity reaction that produces an allergic response is called: A) hemolytic shosh B) anaphylaxis C) necrotizing vasculitis D) systemic erythematosus Ans: B- anaphylaxis Which cytokine is produced and released from vi...

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Anemia can contribute to: coronary ischemia Composition of blood 5.5L total. 50-55% = plasma; 90% water Erythropoesis is stimulated by... erythropoetin Hemoglobin A the majority of adult hemoglobin. 97% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 beta chains. HbA2 minor adult hemoglobin. 2-3% of circulating hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 delta chains. Hemoglobin F Fetal hemoglobin. 2 alpha and 2 gamma chains. Has a greater affinity for and more regularly binds O2...

existential therapy founders Key figures: Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom existential therapy focused on the human search for meaning in existence, emphasizing individuality and choice gestalt therapy *Basic goal = self support, deals with awareness. Here and Now. Taking responsibility for ones own actions enhancing awareness gestalt therapy founder fritz (Frederick and laura?)pers and Paul Goodman central relational paradox concept of relational cult...

Dementia • Treating comorbidites such as depression-consider the whole picture Dementia Pharmacologic-Review side effects and rationales for use Rivastigmine Memantine Donepezil Galantamine Know what is indicated for dementia and the side effects. Know the difference between delirium and dementia and how to rule one out and the other in. Delirium • Differentiate from dementia Identify etiology and TREAT underlying cause Autism and IDD • No pharm...

Acute anxiety First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment -non-activating an...

Family Unit Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of the: The two purposes of the family are: 1. Meeting the needs of society 2. Meeting the needs of the individuals in the family Healthy families exhibit the following characteristics: (Beaver and Hampton) Effective skills for negotiating problems Are clear, open and spontaneous in expressing emotions and decisions Respect the feelings of others Encourage others to be independent Hold other...

alveoli epithelial cells Type I alveolar cells (alveolar structure) Type II alveolar cells (surfactant production) 1.Which of the following is TRUE regarding the pulmonary system? A.Each lobe is divided into bronchi. B.The left lobe is divided into three lobes. C.The mediastinum contains the lungs and heart. D.The larynx connects the upper and lower airways. Correct Answer: D The larynx connects the upper and lower airways. The mediastinum is located between the lungs and cont...

Autoimmunity reaction of immune response to one's own tissues Tolerance self-antigens not normally seen by the immune system Most common autoimmune disease Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Type 1 DM, MS, RA notable autoimmune diseases SLE chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects many body systems- more women then men Clinical Manifestations of SLE - arthralgias or arthritis - vasculitis and rash - renal disease - hematologic changes, esp...