NR 547 MIDTERM (FROM STUDY GUIDE) M.G. EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Importance of the differential diag- working list, initial hypothesis, improves
safety
nosis
2. Differential dx - laboratory analysis Basic diagnostic tests and labs are used to
rule out
physical conditions that may be causing
psychiatric symptoms and to evaluate the
effects of treatment
3. CBC rule out anemia as a cause for depressive
symptoms and fatigue, or rule out infection as
a cause of acute mental status changes. Also
medications, such as clozapine, require routine
analysis of ANC and platelet levels.
4. CMP electrolyte balance, liver function, CMP may be
used to rule out medical conditions that
changes or mood or cognition. The CMP is used
to monitor the effects of meds,e.g.
antipsychotics, on liver function and glu- cose
levels.
5. TFTs used r/o thyroid disorders as a cause for
symptoms related to thyroid disorders
include anxiety, restlessness, depression, mood
swings, sleeping difficulties, difficulties with
concentration, short-term memory lapses, and
lack of mental alertness.
6. Hyperthyroidism can affect your mood causing agitation, panic
attacks, mania, hallucinations, suicidal ideation
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,NR 547 MIDTERM (FROM STUDY GUIDE) M.G. EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
7. Hypothyroidism fatigue, cognitive and memory problems, slow
think- ing, low mood or depression
8. CMP-range NA 135-145,, phos NA 135-145,, phos 20-70, BUN 7-12, creatinine
20-70, BUN 7-12, creatinine 0.6-1.2, Calcium 8.4-10.2, CL 95-105, potassium 3
0.6-1.2, 5
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,NR 547 MIDTERM (FROM STUDY GUIDE) M.G. EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Calcium 8.4-10.2, CL 95-105, potas-
sium 3.5-5
9. CBC - range WBC 5,00-10,000, plt 150.000-300,00, RBC 4.5-6,
hemoglobin 12-18, hematocrit 38-48%, retic cou
0-1.5%.
10. TFT-range TSH 0.4-4.5 T3 100-200, T4 5-11
11. B 12 - range 190-950 picograms/mL. Between 200-300/mL
indi- cates a borderline level - possible need for
additional testing.
12. B12 levels. Deficiency can affect mood and other brain functions.
psychiatric
symptoms associated with B12 deficiency include
de- pression, mania, psychotic symptoms, and
cognitive impairment
13. Vitamin B12 - range 190-950
14. Vitamin D range 20-50
15. liver fxn range AST/ALT 8-20
16. Alogia lack of speech- only saying a few words
17. Avolition lack of motivation
18. Anosognosia inability to recognize they have an illness
19. Affective flattening flat affect, emotional blunting, monotone speech,
di- minished gestures
20. GAD -symptoms >6 months, symptoms most days, with
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,NR 547 MIDTERM (FROM STUDY GUIDE) M.G. EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
3 or
+ symptoms of (worry, irritability, restlessness, muscle
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QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Importance of the differential diag- working list, initial hypothesis, improves
safety
nosis
2. Differential dx - laboratory analysis Basic diagnostic tests and labs are used to
rule out
physical conditions that may be causing
psychiatric symptoms and to evaluate the
effects of treatment
3. CBC rule out anemia as a cause for depressive
symptoms and fatigue, or rule out infection as
a cause of acute mental status changes. Also
medications, such as clozapine, require routine
analysis of ANC and platelet levels.
4. CMP electrolyte balance, liver function, CMP may be
used to rule out medical conditions that
changes or mood or cognition. The CMP is used
to monitor the effects of meds,e.g.
antipsychotics, on liver function and glu- cose
levels.
5. TFTs used r/o thyroid disorders as a cause for
symptoms related to thyroid disorders
include anxiety, restlessness, depression, mood
swings, sleeping difficulties, difficulties with
concentration, short-term memory lapses, and
lack of mental alertness.
6. Hyperthyroidism can affect your mood causing agitation, panic
attacks, mania, hallucinations, suicidal ideation
1/
61
,NR 547 MIDTERM (FROM STUDY GUIDE) M.G. EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
7. Hypothyroidism fatigue, cognitive and memory problems, slow
think- ing, low mood or depression
8. CMP-range NA 135-145,, phos NA 135-145,, phos 20-70, BUN 7-12, creatinine
20-70, BUN 7-12, creatinine 0.6-1.2, Calcium 8.4-10.2, CL 95-105, potassium 3
0.6-1.2, 5
2/
61
,NR 547 MIDTERM (FROM STUDY GUIDE) M.G. EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Calcium 8.4-10.2, CL 95-105, potas-
sium 3.5-5
9. CBC - range WBC 5,00-10,000, plt 150.000-300,00, RBC 4.5-6,
hemoglobin 12-18, hematocrit 38-48%, retic cou
0-1.5%.
10. TFT-range TSH 0.4-4.5 T3 100-200, T4 5-11
11. B 12 - range 190-950 picograms/mL. Between 200-300/mL
indi- cates a borderline level - possible need for
additional testing.
12. B12 levels. Deficiency can affect mood and other brain functions.
psychiatric
symptoms associated with B12 deficiency include
de- pression, mania, psychotic symptoms, and
cognitive impairment
13. Vitamin B12 - range 190-950
14. Vitamin D range 20-50
15. liver fxn range AST/ALT 8-20
16. Alogia lack of speech- only saying a few words
17. Avolition lack of motivation
18. Anosognosia inability to recognize they have an illness
19. Affective flattening flat affect, emotional blunting, monotone speech,
di- minished gestures
20. GAD -symptoms >6 months, symptoms most days, with
3/
61
,NR 547 MIDTERM (FROM STUDY GUIDE) M.G. EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
3 or
+ symptoms of (worry, irritability, restlessness, muscle
4/
61
