BCPP Exam Questions with Correct Answers

What is the GAD7? Patient self rated screener for anxiety (doesn't measure tx response) What are GAD7 cutoffs? 5= mild 10= moderate 15= severe What is the HAM A? Clinician rated anxiety scale Measures tx response What are HAM A cutoffs? Mild: 0-17 Mod: 18-24 Severe: 25-30 Remission: 70% imp Improved: 50% imp Partial: 25-49% Starting dose of sertraline in elderly and children? 12.5-25 mg Starting dose of venlafaxine in children and elderly? 37.5 mg How should BZDs be discontinued? 25% reduction per week until 50% of dose is reached, then reduce by 1/8 every 4-7 days Therapy 8 weeks: 2-3 weeks Therapy 6 months: 4-8 weeks Therapy 1 year: slow taper over 2-4 months What is the DI between omeprazole and diazepam? Omeprazole increases half life and concentration of diazepam Which SGAs can be used as augmenting agents in GAD? Olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone. Quetiapine XR can be used as early as 2nd line What are first line treatments for panic disorder CBT: evidence does NOT show superiority of pharm over non-pharm SSRI Venlafaxine BZD Clomipramine, imipramine