GEORGETTE'S LMR PMHNP CERTIFICATION

GEORGETTE'S LMR PMHNP CERTIFICATION |




What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava?


Alprazolam


CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem)


Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions?


Clarify meaning of illness


Empower the patient


Validate symptoms within cultural context


What does a cultural formulation interview do?


cultural assessment


What is the normal range for TSH?


0.5 - 5.0 mu/L

,What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism

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Decreased TSH


Increased T4 and T3


What are labs in Hypothyroidism?


Increased TSH


Decreased T4 and T3


What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?


Heat intolerance


Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability


Tachycardia


Mood swings


Weight loss


What are 4 primary symptoms of Hypothyroidism?


Cold intolerance


Lethargy

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Weight gain


Decreased libido


Hypothyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder?


Depression


Hyperthyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder?


Mania


Valproic acid produces what teratogenic effect?


Spina bifida (neural tube defect)


What is the primary organ where valproic acid is toxic?


Liver (hepatoxicity)


What are 4 signs of hepatoxicity?


Abdominal pain in the URQ


Reddish-brown urine


Yellowing of the skin and sclera