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Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression...

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Which patient is at highest risk for SI
A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor
B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors
C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors
D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) -
answer D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white,
depression)


Count the risk factors


When interview teenagers (16 y/o) that arrive with their parents what should you do? - answer
interview them separately from parents.
-This helps Build therapeutic rapport with teens by telling them the info is confidential. Parents
may be upset but remember you are advocating for the child.


Which Ethnic group has the highest rate of suicide? - answer Native Americans


Example A patient is being treated for schizophrenia with olanzapine. Which of the following is
the most common side effect of olanzapine?
A. Increased waist circumference
B. EPS (not as common in atypical antipsychotics d/t 5HT2A)-receptor antagonism
C. Increased Lipids
D. Metabolic Syndrome - answer D. Metabolic Syndrome (UMBRELLA ANSWER)

,Which antipsychotics have the least weight gain? - answer Latuda, Abilify, (also least sedating),
Geodon-if patient has metabolic syndrome consider switching to one of the medications above.
Or if the patient is overly sedated try switching to ABILIFY


Which mood stabilizer have the least weight gain? - answer Lamictal
-But remember all mood stabilizers cause some weight gain


When presented with a question about typical vs atypical antipsychotic the answer is usually to
start of a - answer atypical


A client presents with complains of changes in appetite, feeling fatigued, problems with sleep-
rest cycle, and changes in libido. What is the neuroanatomical area of the brain that is
responsible for the normal regulation of these functions?
A. Thalamus
B. Hypothalamus
C. Limbic System
D. Hippocampus - answer Hypothalamus
A, B, & D are all part of the limbic system so you can rule that out


When a patient is hesitant to participate in treatment you should encourage? - answer Bring a
support person like a husband


Thyroid-Stimulating hormone normal level - answer 0.5-5.0 Mu/L


When T4 and T3 are high and TSH is low what is the diagnosis - answer HYPERTHYROIDISM, TSH
secretion decreases: TSH LOW à key symptoms HEAT INTOLERANCE


Key symptoms of Heat Intolerance - answer Hyperthyroidism

,When T4 and T3 are Low and TSH is high what is the diagnosis - answer (HYPOTHYROIDISM) TSH
secretion increased: TSH HIGH à COLD INTERANCE


Key symptoms of Cold Intolerance - answer Hypothyroidism


Hyperthyroid can mimic - answer Mania


Hypothyroid can mimic - answer Depression


A patient on depakote complains of RUQ pain and has reddish/brown urine - answer
Hepatoxicity
-Check LFTs


Signs of Depakote toxicity - answer Disorientation, confusion, lethargy


You suspect depakote toxicity what do you do? - answer Check
-LFT
-Ammonia
-Depakote Level


What herbal supplement can cause hepatoxicity? - answer Kava Kava


When taking Kava Kava in combinations with other medications you should caution about -
answer Risk of Hepatoxicity and Sedation


TCAs carry a risk of - answer Hepatotoxicity

, Signs of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - answer -fever, mouth pain, swelling, burning eyes, blisters,
skin pain


two psychotropics known to cause steven johnson syndrome - answer lamictal and tegretol


What nationality is most suseptible of getting steven johnson? - answer Asians


When treating asians with tegretal screen for? - answer HLAB-1502 Allele


What two medications cause agranulocytosis? - answer Clozaril & Tegretal


Agranulocytosis when to discontinue medication - answer Less than 1000


When monitoring for agranulocytosis in patients look for s/s of what? - answer Infection
-Fever, sore throat, fatigue, chills


Before starting any mood stabilizer in a female of childbearing age be sure to check? - answer
HCG


Which two medications may decrease the risk of suicide? - answer clozaril and lithium


Medications that increase lithium level - answer NSAID-ibuprofen, INDOCIN
THIAZIDES-hydrochlorithiazide ACE INHIBITORS-lisinopril


Ace inhibitors are treatment of choice for? - answer Heart Failure


Certain medications are known to increase lithium level, but HOW? - answer by reducing renal
clearance

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