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Georgette S. LMR PMHNP Certification
Exam 2025/2026 with Questions & Verified
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Question 1
What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava?
Correct Answer
Alprazolam
CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem)
Question 2
What is the normal range for TSH?
Correct Answer
0.5 - 5.0 mu/L
Question 3
What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism
Correct Answer
Decreased TSH
Increased T4 and T3
Question 4
What are labs in Hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer
Increased TSH
Decreased T4 and T3
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Question 5
What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?
Correct Answer
Heat intolerance
Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability
Tachycardia
Mood swings
Weight loss
Question 6
What are 4 primary symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer
Cold intolerance
Lethargy
Weight gain
Decreased libido
Question 7
Hypothyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder?
Correct Answer
Depression
Question 8
Hyperthyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder?
Correct Answer
Mania
Question 9
Valproic acid produces what teratogenic effect?
Correct Answer
Spina bifida (neural tube defect)
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Question 10
What is the primary organ where valproic acid is toxic?
Correct Answer
Liver (hepatoxicity)
Question 11
What are 4 signs of hepatoxicity?
Correct Answer
Abdominal pain in the URQ
Reddish-brown urine
Yellowing of the skin and sclera
Fatigue
Question 12
What is the therapeutic range for valproic acid?
Correct Answer
50-125 mcg/ml
Question 13
What is a toxic level of valproic acid?
Correct Answer
>150 mcg/ml
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Question 14
What are 4 signs of valproic acid toxicity?
Correct Answer
Disorientation
Lethargy
Respiratory depression
Nausea/vomiting
Question 15
A pt on Depakote C/O Abdominal pain in the URQ and Reddish-brown urine. What
do you suspect? What do you do?
Correct Answer
Hepatotoxicity; hold med, draw LFT's (priority), DVP level
Question 16
With suspected toxicity with valproic acid, what steps/labs should be drawn?
Correct Answer
D/C drug
Check drug level
Obtain LFTs
Obtain ammonia level
Question 17
A pregnant pt is taking accutane, zyprexa and abilify; what med needs to be d/c'd?
Correct Answer
Accutane (used for acne; Causes birth Defects!!!)
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