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Development of specific deficits following a period of normal functioning after birth occurs in what disorder? - ANSWER Rhett Rhett disorder occurs primarily in what gender? - ANSWER Females Loss of purposeful hand skills, stereotypic hand movements, loss of language skills, and deceleration of head growth is found in what disorder? - ANSWER Rhett What is the process of becoming less responsive to a particular drug over time called? - ANSWER Tolerance What is the relative dose requir...

pharmacologic agents for PTSD - med tx is focused on diminishing intrusive thoughts, hyperarousal, and avoidance, with some success and mixed results PTSD frequent comorbidity - depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and behavioral problems associated with ______________ sertraline and paroxetine - that __________and ______________ are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the treatment of PTSD in adults, there is scant evidence to support its use for the core symptoms of ...

maryville nurs 663 exam 2 questions and answers Lithium labs - ANS ️️ level, NA, Ca, P, EKG, Creatinine, Urinalysis, CBC, TSH bipolar meds: depression - ANS ️️ lurasidone (13+), olanzapine + fluoxetine (10+)(symbyax) bipolar acute and mixed mania - ANS ️️ aripiprazole, risperidone, olanzapine (13+), quetiapine (acute only), asenapine (10+) classic mood stabilizers - ANS ️️ Lamotrigine (excellent medication to use), lithium, Depakote (avoid in females if possible due to PCO...

ANCC Actual Exam |Sample Questions and Verified Answers Version 1| 2023/ 2024 Update| 100% Correct 1. The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is employed in a newly created attending role on a psychiatric inpatient unit. To promote an interprofessional environment, the nurse practitioner: A. discusses the resistance directly with the physicians. B. assigns a role for all staff members in improving patient outcomes. C. educates staff members on the role of a psychiatric-mental he...

NURS 663 Maryville Psych Exam 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 pharmacologic agents for PTSD - answermed tx is focused on diminishing intrusive thoughts, hyperarousal, and avoidance, with some success and mixed results PTSD frequent comorbidity - answerdepressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and behavioral problems associated with ______________ sertraline and paroxetine - answerthat __________and ______________ are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the...

What are the 2 benzo's of choice in elderly patients? Lorazepam and oxazepam because they have no active metabolites and metabolism is minimally affected by aging What 2 things do you never combine due to increased risk of cardiac and respiratory complications? IM Olanzapine with benzodiazepines Which drugs are considered first line in treating GAD? Pregabalin, SNRI's and SSRI's (all in combo with CBT) What is the recommendation on how long a SA benzo should be used fo...

Clonodine correct answer: Has several off-label uses including: alcohol and nicotine withdrawal and post therpautic neuralgia Guanfacine correct answer: hypertension drug that has also been approved to use for ADHD Ramelteon (Rozerem) correct answer: Insomnia med that does not have inverse risk for patients engaging in activities while somnolent with no memory of having taking pill Common mistakes practitioners make in treating anxiety disorders correct answer: General diagnosis and...

NURS 663 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Tics - ANS ️️ ◾Repeated individually recognizable, intermittent movements or movement fragments that are almost always briefly suppressible Chronic Motor/Vocal Tic Disorder - ANS ️️ Duration of Tics is greater than 12 months; does not include BOTH motor and verbal tics Provisional Motor/Vocal Tic Disorder - ANS ️️ Duration of Tics is less than 12 months; Can include verbal or motor only or both types of tics before 18 years old - ANS ️...

What are the 2 benzo's of choice in elderly patients? correct answers Lorazepam and oxazepam because they have no active metabolites and metabolism is minimally affected by aging What 2 things do you never combine due to increased risk of cardiac and respiratory complications? correct answers IM Olanzapine with benzodiazepines Which drugs are considered first line in treating GAD? correct answers Pregabalin, SNRI's and SSRI's (all in combo with CBT) What is the recommendation on how ...

Pharmacology NCLEX ACE Inhibitor Drugs - correct answer Captopril (Capoten), Enalapril (Vasotec), Enalaprilat (Vasotec IV), Fosinopril (Monopril), Lisinopril (Prinivil) ACE Inhibitors/ARBs Use - correct answer Uses: Hypertension, HF, MI, diabetic neuropathy. Precautions/interactions: caution with diuretic therapy, monitor potassium levels. Side effects of ACE inhibitor/ARBs - correct answer Persistent non-productive cough with ACE. Angioedema (administer epinephrine), hypotension, should ...