FNP 2 EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM PREP
◉ drug of choice for anxiety disorders and OCD. Answer: SSRIs
◉ amitriptyline. Answer: a TCA - if consumed in large amounts can
cause death - be wary of rx these cuz pts can hoard meds and then
overdose
◉ highest suicide risk is in. Answer: elderly males
◉ med choice for quick relief of anxiety. Answer: benzos - (ex:
alprazolam/Xanax, lorazepam/Ativan)
◉ when a dx of depression is considered, be sure to also screen for.
Answer: bipolar disorder
◉ St. john's wort can decrease other medications' effect. Answer: ...
◉ dextromethorphan can potentiate serotonin levels and cause
serotonin syndrome in ppl taking SSRIs. Answer: dextromethorpan
can decrease the metabolism of serotonin and allow more to available
◉ profesional negligence = malpractice. Answer: ...
,◉ benzos are what schedule med. Answer: IV
◉ 4 criteria for dx of anorexia nervosa. Answer: 1) wt < 85% of ideal;
2) amenorrhea; 3) intense fear of wt gain; 4) severe body image
disturbance
◉ 3 categories of sx for ADHD. Answer: hyperactivity, inattention,
and impulsivity
◉ What time frame is important for distinguishing between depressed
mood and clinical depression?. Answer: 2 weeks
◉ carbamaepine (tegretol) can be used for mood stabilization - it is
impt to remember that:. Answer: Carbamazepine is an enzyme
inducer in the cytochrome P450 system. Consequently, there are a
number of drug-drug interactions that can take place as a result
◉ major advantage of CAGE screening. Answer: brevity of questions
◉ Elderly patients who are treated for depression with tricyclic
antidepressants (TCAs) often exhibit. Answer: arrythmias
◉ sx of serotonin syndrome include. Answer: hyperreflexia, clonus,
rigidity in the lower extremities, tachycardia, hyperthermia,
hypertension, vomiting, disorientation, agitated delirium, or tremor.
, ◉ SSRIs and triptans together can cause. Answer: serotonin syndrome
◉ sx of mania in bipolar disorder include. Answer: inflated self-
esteem and grandiosity (like a buying a baby grand piano), decreased
need for sleep, hyper verbosity (excessive talking), racing thoughts
and flight of ideas, distractibility, and excessive involvement in
pleasurable activities that can be associated with very painful
consequences later.
◉ The possibility of neglect should always be given when. Answer: a
young patient and caregiver make poor eye contact with the examiner.
Other clues to neglect are a lack of animation and no social smile.
Additionally, the child should be observed for nutritional status,
behavior, attitude, and physical appearance
◉ There is strong familial component to bipolar disorder; in addition:.
Answer: Patients with bipolar disorder have shortened life
expectancies. Up to 50% of patients with this disorder will attempt
suicide at least once. Risk factors for suicidal behavior in patients
with bipolar disorder include family history of suicide attempts,
substance abuse, presence of impulsivity or aggression, and frequent
depressive episodes.
◉ valproate is associated with what serious side effects and what
common side effects. Answer: liver toxicity and failure, and
thrombocytopenia. Liver function studies and platelet counts should
be monitored prior to therapy and then regularly as indicated by the
VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM PREP
◉ drug of choice for anxiety disorders and OCD. Answer: SSRIs
◉ amitriptyline. Answer: a TCA - if consumed in large amounts can
cause death - be wary of rx these cuz pts can hoard meds and then
overdose
◉ highest suicide risk is in. Answer: elderly males
◉ med choice for quick relief of anxiety. Answer: benzos - (ex:
alprazolam/Xanax, lorazepam/Ativan)
◉ when a dx of depression is considered, be sure to also screen for.
Answer: bipolar disorder
◉ St. john's wort can decrease other medications' effect. Answer: ...
◉ dextromethorphan can potentiate serotonin levels and cause
serotonin syndrome in ppl taking SSRIs. Answer: dextromethorpan
can decrease the metabolism of serotonin and allow more to available
◉ profesional negligence = malpractice. Answer: ...
,◉ benzos are what schedule med. Answer: IV
◉ 4 criteria for dx of anorexia nervosa. Answer: 1) wt < 85% of ideal;
2) amenorrhea; 3) intense fear of wt gain; 4) severe body image
disturbance
◉ 3 categories of sx for ADHD. Answer: hyperactivity, inattention,
and impulsivity
◉ What time frame is important for distinguishing between depressed
mood and clinical depression?. Answer: 2 weeks
◉ carbamaepine (tegretol) can be used for mood stabilization - it is
impt to remember that:. Answer: Carbamazepine is an enzyme
inducer in the cytochrome P450 system. Consequently, there are a
number of drug-drug interactions that can take place as a result
◉ major advantage of CAGE screening. Answer: brevity of questions
◉ Elderly patients who are treated for depression with tricyclic
antidepressants (TCAs) often exhibit. Answer: arrythmias
◉ sx of serotonin syndrome include. Answer: hyperreflexia, clonus,
rigidity in the lower extremities, tachycardia, hyperthermia,
hypertension, vomiting, disorientation, agitated delirium, or tremor.
, ◉ SSRIs and triptans together can cause. Answer: serotonin syndrome
◉ sx of mania in bipolar disorder include. Answer: inflated self-
esteem and grandiosity (like a buying a baby grand piano), decreased
need for sleep, hyper verbosity (excessive talking), racing thoughts
and flight of ideas, distractibility, and excessive involvement in
pleasurable activities that can be associated with very painful
consequences later.
◉ The possibility of neglect should always be given when. Answer: a
young patient and caregiver make poor eye contact with the examiner.
Other clues to neglect are a lack of animation and no social smile.
Additionally, the child should be observed for nutritional status,
behavior, attitude, and physical appearance
◉ There is strong familial component to bipolar disorder; in addition:.
Answer: Patients with bipolar disorder have shortened life
expectancies. Up to 50% of patients with this disorder will attempt
suicide at least once. Risk factors for suicidal behavior in patients
with bipolar disorder include family history of suicide attempts,
substance abuse, presence of impulsivity or aggression, and frequent
depressive episodes.
◉ valproate is associated with what serious side effects and what
common side effects. Answer: liver toxicity and failure, and
thrombocytopenia. Liver function studies and platelet counts should
be monitored prior to therapy and then regularly as indicated by the
