LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam.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 conte...
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
, What herbal supplement is sued for anxiety, stress, and insomnia?
Kava Kava
What are 5 symptoms of Stephen's Johnson Syndrome?
Fever
Body aches
Severe red rash
Peeling skin
Facial and tongue swelling
Severe red rash, Fever, Body aches, Peeling skin, and Facial and tongue
swelling are symptoms of
Stephen's Johnson Syndrome
Which mood stabilizer causes the least weight gain?
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Which 3 SGAs cause the least weight gain?
Lurasidone (Latuda)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Which SGA is the least sedating?
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
What are 3 hallmark symptoms of delirium?
Acute disturbance of LOC
impaired cognition
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