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Psychiatry BCACP Test Questions And Answers Anxiety tx meds - ANSWER- first line: SSRI, then SNRI, then TCA, MAOI Onset 2-4 weeks LOWER DOSES Acute options are - ANSWER- BZD if severe GAD - ANSWER- SSRI, SNRI, can add try pregabalin**, buspirone**, hydroxyzine pamoate form (less effective than SSRI) **hydroxyzine is a antihistamine mostly just sedative. *rmr initial doses for anxiety are lower for SNRI's dulxoetine 30 mg daily venlafaxine 37.5 mg daily buspirone 7.5 mg BID initial...

  A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To asse...

PSYCH EOR questions and answers 100% correct What is the treatment of choice for refractory schizophrenia? A: Haloperidol B: Clozapine C: Risperidone D: Fluphenazine E: Lithium B: Clozapine has come to be the accepted as the treatment of choice in patients with schizophrenia that is refractory to other treatment methods A 52 year old Caucasian female is brought to the emergency room by her brother who found her unconscious in her living room this afternoon. He reports that this is ...

Psychiatry BCACP Test Questions And Answers Anxiety tx meds - ANSWER- first line: SSRI, then SNRI, then TCA, MAOI Onset 2-4 weeks LOWER DOSES Acute options are - ANSWER- BZD if severe GAD - ANSWER- SSRI, SNRI, can add try pregabalin**, buspirone**, hydroxyzine pamoate form (less effective than SSRI) **hydroxyzine is a antihistamine mostly just sedative. *rmr initial doses for anxiety are lower for SNRI's dulxoetine 30 mg daily venlafaxine 37.5 mg daily buspirone 7.5 mg BID initial...

ANCC Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medication side effects. Which of the following side effects of antipsychotic medicati ons has an insidious, delayed-onset typically 1 to 2 years after initiation of the medication? a. Dry mouth b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Sedation d. Weight gain In evaluating a 4-year-old, one would expect which of the following delays in Asperger's Disorder? a. Language development b. Cognitive developm...

NAPLEX Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? 0.8-1.2 mEq/L higher than maintenance treatment Which medication may potentially interact with and raise lithium levels? A. metoprolol B. lisinopril C. Tenormin D. APAP lisinopril affects the kidneys!! Which is a side effect of lithium that commonly occurs in patients taking long term? A. ataxia B. constipation C. hypothyroidism D. neuropathy C. hypot...

What should you not do when advocating for a patient? - ANSWER Judge or confront What class of medication is contraindicated with tics? - ANSWER Stimulants What should you provide for prior to assessing abuse victims? - ANSWER A safe environment What are your actions if a child reports abuse? - ANSWER First interview separately from parents then report to CPS What should you do if a child plays with toys in a way that you suspect abuse? - ANSWER Report to CPS In what setting as an...

What are the 3 ways that drugs can be eliminated kidneys (urine) gallbladder (bile) gut (feces) What are the 2 ways that inducers induce CYP enzymes increase the expression of the gene sequence that codes for the enzyme (makes more of the enzyme present) increasing the activity of the enzyme (making it work faster) Enzyme inhibition occurs _____ and typically takes _____ to see effect. The same is true for its offset. fast; at most a few days Enzyme induction occurs __...

Psychiatry BCACP Test Questions And Answers Anxiety tx meds - ANSWER- first line: SSRI, then SNRI, then TCA, MAOI Onset 2-4 weeks LOWER DOSES Acute options are - ANSWER- BZD if severe GAD - ANSWER- SSRI, SNRI, can add try pregabalin**, buspirone**, hydroxyzine pamoate form (less effective than SSRI) **hydroxyzine is a antihistamine mostly just sedative. *rmr initial doses for anxiety are lower for SNRI's dulxoetine 30 mg daily venlafaxine 37.5 mg daily buspirone 7.5 mg BID initial...

1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase Explanation: m...