LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam

LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava?ANS== Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) What is the normal range for TSH?ANS== 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in HyperthyroidismANS== Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism?ANS== Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?ANS== Heat intolerance Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability Tachycardia Mood swings Weight loss What are 4 primary symptoms of Hypothyroidism?ANS== Cold intolerance Lethargy Weight gain Decreased libido Hypothyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder?ANS== Depression Hyperthyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder?ANS== Mania Valproic acid produces what teratogenic effect?ANS== Spina bifida (neural tube defect) What is the primary organ where valproic acid is toxic?ANS== Liver (hepatoxicity) Abdominal pain in the URQ Reddish-brown urine Yellowing of the skin and sclera Fatigue What is the therapeutic range for valproic acid?ANS== 50-125 mcg/ml What is a toxic level of valproic acid?ANS== >150 mcg/ml