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1. Who developed Marsha Linehan
Dialectical Be-
havior Therapy
(DBT)?
2. Which neuro- Dopamine, Norepinephrine, & Serotonin
transmitters are
involved in
ADHD?
3. Pharmacological Atypical antipsychotic: Haloperidol, pimozide, & aripiprazole = FDA-approved
Management of
Tics/Tourette's Clonidine & guanfacine --> can help control behavioral symptoms such as impul-
Syndrome sivity & rage attacks
4. Hallmark Symp- 1. Intrusive re-experiencing of an extremely traumatic event
toms (3) of PTSD 2. Increased arousal (hyperarousal)
3. Avoidance of stimuli associated w/ the trauma
5. Pharmacological - SSRIs: Sertraline, paroxetine
Management of - Prazosin (for nightmares)
PTSD
6. Which neuro- Serotonin & Norepinephrine
transmitters are
involved in OCD?
7. Pharmacological Antidepressants:
Management of - Fluoxetine (FDA-approved for adults & children age 7+)
OCD - Fluvoxamine (FDA-approved for adults & children age 8+)
- Paroxetine (FDA-approved for ADULTS ONLY)
- Sertraline (FDA-approved for adults & children age 6+)
- Clomipramine (FDA-approved for adults & children age 10+)
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8. Treatment for Therapies: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Trauma-focused therapy, hypnotherapy
Dissociative Dis-
orders
9. Pharmacological - SSRIs (escitalopram [Lexapro], paroxetine [Paxil])
Management of - Buspirone (BuSpar)
GAD - Benzodiazepines (alprazolam [Xanax], clonazepam [Klonopin])
10. Pharmacological - Beta blockers (propranolol): [Note: Can cause bronchospasm & are therefore
Management: contraindicated in patients taking bronchodilators (e.g., Albuterol)]
Panic Attacks
- Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
- Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam)
11. What are the Chest pain/tightness, SOB, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, dizziness
symptoms of
bronchospasm?
12. Pharmacological - SSRIs: fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), & sertraline (Zoloft)
Management:
Panic Disorder - SNRI: venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
13. Anorexia Ner- - BMI < 15
vosa: Criteria for
Inpatient Admis- - Weight loss that has exceeded 25% of a person's total body weight within 3
sion months
- Severe dehydration, infection of any kind, low HR, low body temp., low K+,
anemia, or vomiting up blood
14. What are Glutamate, GABA, & Serotonin
the neurotrans-
mitters involved
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in Autism Spec-
trum Disorder
(ASD)?
15. Pharmacological Stimulants: Increase levels of dopamine, thereby controlling impulsivity, hyperac-
Management: tivity, & inattention
ASD
Antipsychotics: Effective for symptoms such as tantrums, aggressive behavior,
self-injurious behavior, hyperactivity, & repetitive/stereotyped behaviors
16. Symptoms Asso- Motor symptoms (lack of coordination [ataxia], tremors, dystonia)
ciated w/ Subcor- Depression, irritability, & apathy
tical Dementias
17. Symptoms Asso- Language (aphasia) & memory impairments
ciated w/ Cortical
Dementias
18. Subcortical De- - HIV-associated dementia
mentias - Huntington's disease
- Parkinson's disease dementia
- Vascular dementia
- Lewy Body dementia
19. Cortical Demen- - Alzheimer's disease
tias - Pick's disease/Frontotemporal dementia
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
20. What is the most The Direct Genetic Test
effective & accu-
rate method of
testing for Hunt-
ington's disease?
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1. Who developed Marsha Linehan
Dialectical Be-
havior Therapy
(DBT)?
2. Which neuro- Dopamine, Norepinephrine, & Serotonin
transmitters are
involved in
ADHD?
3. Pharmacological Atypical antipsychotic: Haloperidol, pimozide, & aripiprazole = FDA-approved
Management of
Tics/Tourette's Clonidine & guanfacine --> can help control behavioral symptoms such as impul-
Syndrome sivity & rage attacks
4. Hallmark Symp- 1. Intrusive re-experiencing of an extremely traumatic event
toms (3) of PTSD 2. Increased arousal (hyperarousal)
3. Avoidance of stimuli associated w/ the trauma
5. Pharmacological - SSRIs: Sertraline, paroxetine
Management of - Prazosin (for nightmares)
PTSD
6. Which neuro- Serotonin & Norepinephrine
transmitters are
involved in OCD?
7. Pharmacological Antidepressants:
Management of - Fluoxetine (FDA-approved for adults & children age 7+)
OCD - Fluvoxamine (FDA-approved for adults & children age 8+)
- Paroxetine (FDA-approved for ADULTS ONLY)
- Sertraline (FDA-approved for adults & children age 6+)
- Clomipramine (FDA-approved for adults & children age 10+)
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8. Treatment for Therapies: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Trauma-focused therapy, hypnotherapy
Dissociative Dis-
orders
9. Pharmacological - SSRIs (escitalopram [Lexapro], paroxetine [Paxil])
Management of - Buspirone (BuSpar)
GAD - Benzodiazepines (alprazolam [Xanax], clonazepam [Klonopin])
10. Pharmacological - Beta blockers (propranolol): [Note: Can cause bronchospasm & are therefore
Management: contraindicated in patients taking bronchodilators (e.g., Albuterol)]
Panic Attacks
- Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
- Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam)
11. What are the Chest pain/tightness, SOB, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, dizziness
symptoms of
bronchospasm?
12. Pharmacological - SSRIs: fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), & sertraline (Zoloft)
Management:
Panic Disorder - SNRI: venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
13. Anorexia Ner- - BMI < 15
vosa: Criteria for
Inpatient Admis- - Weight loss that has exceeded 25% of a person's total body weight within 3
sion months
- Severe dehydration, infection of any kind, low HR, low body temp., low K+,
anemia, or vomiting up blood
14. What are Glutamate, GABA, & Serotonin
the neurotrans-
mitters involved
, ANCC PMHNP Certification Exam
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in Autism Spec-
trum Disorder
(ASD)?
15. Pharmacological Stimulants: Increase levels of dopamine, thereby controlling impulsivity, hyperac-
Management: tivity, & inattention
ASD
Antipsychotics: Effective for symptoms such as tantrums, aggressive behavior,
self-injurious behavior, hyperactivity, & repetitive/stereotyped behaviors
16. Symptoms Asso- Motor symptoms (lack of coordination [ataxia], tremors, dystonia)
ciated w/ Subcor- Depression, irritability, & apathy
tical Dementias
17. Symptoms Asso- Language (aphasia) & memory impairments
ciated w/ Cortical
Dementias
18. Subcortical De- - HIV-associated dementia
mentias - Huntington's disease
- Parkinson's disease dementia
- Vascular dementia
- Lewy Body dementia
19. Cortical Demen- - Alzheimer's disease
tias - Pick's disease/Frontotemporal dementia
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
20. What is the most The Direct Genetic Test
effective & accu-
rate method of
testing for Hunt-
ington's disease?
