OTP 1 Final Exam Questions And Quality Answers
2024/25
psychotropic medication - Correct Answer "mind changing" medication that improves
ability to function
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - Correct Answer 1st line treatment for
depression
side effects of SSRIs - Correct Answer GI, sexual dysfunction, headache, fatigue
tricyclic antidepressants - Correct Answer depression medication that blocks reuptake
of serotonin and norepinephrine, has more side effects so it is rarely used
side effects of TCA's - Correct Answer anticholinergic, weight gain, orthostatic
hypotension, cardiac interactions
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors - Correct Answer rarely used due to side effects, diet
restrictions, and drug interactions, interaction with certain drugs and foods (dangerously
high BP)
SSRIs, TCAs, MAOIs - Correct Answer dugs used for depression
antipsychotic medications - Correct Answer used for schizophrenia and other
psychotic disorders including depression and mania
typical antipsychotics used in 1950s - Correct Answer chlorpromazine, haloperidol
side effects of old antipyschotics - Correct Answer drowsiness, dizziness when
changing position (postural orthostatic hypotension), blurred vision, sensitive to sun
(photosensitivity), skin rashes
extrapyramidal symptoms or neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism - Correct Answer type
symptoms typical of antipsychotics
tardive dyskinesia - Correct Answer symptom of antipsychotics that is usually
permanent and does not go away, needs to be reported to doctor when signs are first
seen
anti-parkinsonian medications - Correct Answer treatment of the movement side-
effects that exist for first generation anti-psychotics (before it gets to the point of tardive
dyskinesia)
newer antipsychotics - Correct Answer neutropenia and/or agranulocytosis
, newer antipsychotics - Correct Answer must have weekly complete blood count lab for
first few months, weight gain, diabetes, high cholesterol
mood stabilizers - Correct Answer typically used for bipolar disorder
lithium - Correct Answer first line mood stabilizer
lithium side effects - Correct Answer weight gain or loss, loss of coordination, fine hand
tremor, excessive thirst, nausea, vomiting, cognitive slowing
anti-anxiety medication - Correct Answer benzodiazepines
side effects of benzodiazepines - Correct Answer sedation, dizziness, confusion,
blurred vision, difficulty walking or talking
benzodiazepines - Correct Answer fast acting and effective for GAD, should not be
stopped abruptly, not recommended for those with a history of substance abuse
ADHD medication - Correct Answer adrenal, ritalin, concerta, Focalin, vivance
adhd medication side effects - Correct Answer decreased growth and appetite in kids,
decreased sleep, sexual dysfunction, irregular heart beat
Alzheimer'd medication - Correct Answer Namenda, razadyne, echelon, aricept
namenda - Correct Answer drug used later in Alzheimer's process
antidepressants used for anxiety and related conditions - Correct Answer venlafaxine,
paroxetine, cittalopram
seizure medication - Correct Answer may be used in addition to or instead of lithium
for mood stabilizing
seizure medication side effects - Correct Answer changes in weight, nausea, anorexia,
liver/pancreas damage
public policy - Correct Answer these laws and regulatory measures reflect the values
and objectives of citizens and their governing bodies
laws - Correct Answer framework with which to implement public policy and protect the
safety of and ensue the rights of the community
regulations - Correct Answer detailed rules for enforcing laws
politics - Correct Answer group of individuals with similar values being vigilant to
identify policy issues
