PMHNP|LMR GEORGETTE’S PMHNP CERTIFICATION EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY A GRADED| UPDATE|BRAND NEW!!

PMHNP|LMR GEORGETTE’S PMHNP CERT IFICATION EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY A GRADED|2023 -2024 UPDATE|BRAND NEW!! A patient is being treated for schizophrenia with olanzapine. Which of the following is the most common side effect of olanzapine? A. Increased waist circumference B. EPS (not as common in atypical antipsychotics d/t 5HT2A) -receptor antagonism C. Increased Lipids D. Metabolic Syndrome D. Metabolic Syndrome (UMBRELLA ANSWER) Which antipsychotics have the least weight gain? Latuda, Abilify, (also least sedating), Geodon -if patient has metabolic syndrome consider switching to one of the medications above. Or if the patient is overly sedated try switching to ABILIFY Which mood stabilizer have the least weight gain? Lamictal -But remember all mood stabilizers cause some weight gain When presented with a question about typical vs atypical antipsychotic the answer is usually to start of a atypical A client presents with complains of changes in appetite, feeling fatigued, problems with sleep -rest cycle, and changes in libido. What is the neuroanatomical area of the brain that is responsible for the normal regulation of these functions? A. Thalamus B. Hypothalamus C. Limbic System D. Hippocampus Hypothalamus A, B, & D are all part of the limbic system so you can rule that out When a patient is hesitant to participate in treatment you should encourage? Bring a support person like a husband Thyroid -Stimulating hormone normal level 0.5-5.0 Mu/L When T4 and T3 are high and TSH is low what is the diagnosis HYPERTHYROIDISM, TSH secretion decreases: TSH LOW à key symptoms HEAT INTOLERANCE Key symptoms of Heat Intolerance Hyperthyroidism When T4 and T3 are Low and TSH is high what is the diagnosis (HYPOTHYROIDISM) TSH secretion increased: TSH HIGH à COLD INTERANCE Key symptoms of Cold Intolerance Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroid can mimic Mania Hypothyroid can mimic Depression A patient on depakote complains of RUQ pain and has reddish/brown urine Hepatoxicity -Check LFTs Signs of Depakote toxicity Disorientation, confusion, lethargy You suspect depakote toxicity what do you do? Check -LFT -Ammonia -Depakote Level What herbal supplement can cause hepatoxicity? Kava Kava When taking Kava Kava in combinations with other medications you should caution about Risk of Hepatoxicity and Sedation TCAs carry a risk of Hepatotoxicity Signs of Stevens -Johnson Syndrome -fever, mouth pain, swelling, burning eyes, blisters, skin pain two psychotropics known to cause steven johns on syndrome lamictal and tegretol What nationality is most suseptible of getting steven johnson? Asians When treating asians with tegretal screen for? HLAB -1502 Allele What two medications cause agranulocytosis? Clozaril & Tegretal Agranulocytosis when to discontinue medication Less than 1000 When monitoring for agranulocytosis in patients look for s/s of what? Infection -Fever, sore throat, fatigue, chills Before starting any mood stabilizer in a female of childbearing age be sure to check? HCG Which two medications may decrease the risk of suicide? clozaril and lithium Medications that increase lithium level NSAID -ibuprofen, INDOCIN THIAZIDES -hydrochlorithiazide ACE INHIBITORS -lisinopril Ace inhibitors are treatment of choice for? Heart Failure Certain medications are known to increase lithium level, but HOW? by reducing renal clearance When educating a patient about lithium teach them about Hyponatremia Dehydration -hot days, exercis e Normal Lithium Level 0.6-1.2 Lithium Toxicity 1.5 or above Discontinue and re-order lithium level Lithium level of 1.4 Monitor for toxicity Labs before starting lithium TSH, BUN, CREATININE, HCG, U/A to check for presence of protein in the urine (4+ protein is concerning for renal impairment)à4+ protein in urine=M ONITOR FOR TOXICITY 4+ protein in the urine of a patient on lithium