NU664C MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
Describe 2-3 common side effects of atypical antipsychotics. -
ANSWERS-Weight gain, Sedation, Metabolic Syndrome
Know and describe the name of long-acting olanzapine and a key
adverse side effect. - ANSWERS-Zyprexa Relprevv **Post injection
delirium syndrome**
Know and describe screening tools for depression, anxiety,
schizophrenia, and mania symptoms. - ANSWERS-Mood Disorder
Questionnaire
Be able to describe baseline labs you would want to have prior to
ordering antipsychotics. - ANSWERS-CBC, CMP, LFTs, Lipid Panel,
HgbA1c, U/A, Urine Drug Screen **NOT CPK**
What population across the lifespan are most at risk for suicide? How
does your health, gender, and genetics play a role in being at a higher
risk for suicide? - ANSWERS-Previous attempts, Substance use, Means
and plan, anniversary of a death of a loved one, **all of the above**
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, NU664C MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
What group/population has the shortest life span? - ANSWERS-Black
males
Know which organ systems need to be evaluated prior to and at
scheduled intervals when prescribing Depakote (valproate acid). -
ANSWERS-liver
What medications are used to treat an overdose of a benzodiazepine? -
ANSWERS-Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Know the most common medications used to treat Alzheimer's Disease
via transdermal. - ANSWERS-rivastigmine (Exelon)
Know and describe cognitive therapy strategies and how these are used
to treat anxiety. - ANSWERS-Keep a diary of symptoms to link
symptoms and to work on reframing
Best medications to treat borderline personality disorder? - ANSWERS-
No usual group of medications are used.
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EXAM
Describe 2-3 common side effects of atypical antipsychotics. -
ANSWERS-Weight gain, Sedation, Metabolic Syndrome
Know and describe the name of long-acting olanzapine and a key
adverse side effect. - ANSWERS-Zyprexa Relprevv **Post injection
delirium syndrome**
Know and describe screening tools for depression, anxiety,
schizophrenia, and mania symptoms. - ANSWERS-Mood Disorder
Questionnaire
Be able to describe baseline labs you would want to have prior to
ordering antipsychotics. - ANSWERS-CBC, CMP, LFTs, Lipid Panel,
HgbA1c, U/A, Urine Drug Screen **NOT CPK**
What population across the lifespan are most at risk for suicide? How
does your health, gender, and genetics play a role in being at a higher
risk for suicide? - ANSWERS-Previous attempts, Substance use, Means
and plan, anniversary of a death of a loved one, **all of the above**
END OF
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, NU664C MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
What group/population has the shortest life span? - ANSWERS-Black
males
Know which organ systems need to be evaluated prior to and at
scheduled intervals when prescribing Depakote (valproate acid). -
ANSWERS-liver
What medications are used to treat an overdose of a benzodiazepine? -
ANSWERS-Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Know the most common medications used to treat Alzheimer's Disease
via transdermal. - ANSWERS-rivastigmine (Exelon)
Know and describe cognitive therapy strategies and how these are used
to treat anxiety. - ANSWERS-Keep a diary of symptoms to link
symptoms and to work on reframing
Best medications to treat borderline personality disorder? - ANSWERS-
No usual group of medications are used.
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