BCPP EXAM | 376 QUESTIONS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025.
Generally:
and/or-
, Not recommended by BAP and not prioritized in other guidelines, but ACheIs
may produce some benefit. Modification of CV risk factors is focus of treatment.
NOT recommended
Mood stabilizers and APDs, SSRIs used OFF LABEL for agitation,
aggression. Treat comorbid disorders
AVOID controlled substances due to risk of SA
NON PHARM FIRST!! Treat underlying char of delirium
Antipsychotics are second line. Haldol (NOT IV)
Avoid benzodiazepines, may exacerbate
Don't know?
2 of 376
Term
Which TCA has the best evidence for using concentration to assess
efficacy?
Give this one a try later!
30-50 mg/day No adjustment needed!
Nortriptyline
Max 6 mg/day
50-150 ng/ml
Don't know?
, 3 of 376
Term
Which medications are approved for treatment resistant depression
Give this one a try later!
Ketamine
Aripiprazole
Symbyax
Doxepin, doxylamine,
Haloperidol
diphenhydramine
Don't know?
4 of 376
Term
How long to continue pharmacotherapy in OCD?
Give this one a try later!
6-12 months. Discontinue after 1-2 years. Life long after 2-4
remission. relapses.
3-5 years. Short term after first
Lifetime. Adjust dosage annually.
relapse.
, Don't know?
5 of 376
Term
Paternal chromosome 15q11-13 mutation
Give this one a try later!
Fragile X Hirschsprung Disease
Spina Bifida Prader Willi
Don't know?
6 of 376
Term
Autism diagnostic interview revised
Give this one a try later!
Should be given BID if dose is 0.2
ADHD Rating scale- 5
mg or higher
Clinician rated scale
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025.
Generally:
and/or-
, Not recommended by BAP and not prioritized in other guidelines, but ACheIs
may produce some benefit. Modification of CV risk factors is focus of treatment.
NOT recommended
Mood stabilizers and APDs, SSRIs used OFF LABEL for agitation,
aggression. Treat comorbid disorders
AVOID controlled substances due to risk of SA
NON PHARM FIRST!! Treat underlying char of delirium
Antipsychotics are second line. Haldol (NOT IV)
Avoid benzodiazepines, may exacerbate
Don't know?
2 of 376
Term
Which TCA has the best evidence for using concentration to assess
efficacy?
Give this one a try later!
30-50 mg/day No adjustment needed!
Nortriptyline
Max 6 mg/day
50-150 ng/ml
Don't know?
, 3 of 376
Term
Which medications are approved for treatment resistant depression
Give this one a try later!
Ketamine
Aripiprazole
Symbyax
Doxepin, doxylamine,
Haloperidol
diphenhydramine
Don't know?
4 of 376
Term
How long to continue pharmacotherapy in OCD?
Give this one a try later!
6-12 months. Discontinue after 1-2 years. Life long after 2-4
remission. relapses.
3-5 years. Short term after first
Lifetime. Adjust dosage annually.
relapse.
, Don't know?
5 of 376
Term
Paternal chromosome 15q11-13 mutation
Give this one a try later!
Fragile X Hirschsprung Disease
Spina Bifida Prader Willi
Don't know?
6 of 376
Term
Autism diagnostic interview revised
Give this one a try later!
Should be given BID if dose is 0.2
ADHD Rating scale- 5
mg or higher
Clinician rated scale
