SMQT (SOCIAL MODEL OF QUALITY
TRANSFORMATION) EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How wide must an exit corridor be? - ANSWER-8 feet
Antipsychotic Medications - ANSWER-1. Thorazine (Chlorpromazine)
2. Haldol (Haloperidol)
3. Abilify (Aripiprazole)
4. Clozaril (Clozapine)
5. Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
6. Latuda (Lurasidone)
7. Seroquel (Quetipine)
8. Risperdal (Risperidone)
What to look for during unnecessary medication investigation? -
ANSWER-1. Excessive dose
2. Excessive duration
3. Adequate monitoring
4. Indication for use
,5. Use in presence of adverse consequences
What is a Psychotropic drug? - ANSWER-Any drug that affects brain
activities associated with mental processes and behavior- include anti-
psychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety and hypnotic medications
Anticholinergic Side Effect - ANSWER-1. dry mouth
2. blurred vision
3. tachycardia
4. urinary retention
5. constipation
6. confusion
7. delirium
8. hallucinations
9. increased blood pressure
What is an Extrapyramidal Symptom (EPS) - ANSWER-A
neurological side effect that may occur within a few days or years of
treatment with antipsychotics. Can include: akathisia, medication-
induced Parkinsonism, dystonia.
What is Akathesia? - ANSWER-A distressing feeling of internal
restlessnesss that may appear as constant motion, the inability to sit still,
fidgeting, pacing or rocking.
, What is Dystonia? - ANSWER-Acute, painful, spastic contraction of
muscle groups (commonly the neck, eyes and trunk) that often occurs
soon after initiating treatment.
what is NMS (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)? - ANSWER-
Syndrome related to the use of antipsychotics that presents with a sudden
onset of diffuse muscle rigidity, high fever, labile blood pressure, tremor,
and cognitive dysfunction. POTENTIALLY FATAL if not treated
immediately, including stopping the offending medication.
What is Serotonin syndrome? - ANSWER-Serious clinical condition
resulting from overstimulation of serotonin receptors. Commonly related to
the use of SSRI's, SNRI's, triptans, and antibiotics. Restlessness,
hallucinations, confusion, loss of coordination, fast heartbeat, rapid changes
in blood pressure, increased temperature, overactive reflexes, NV&D.
What is Tardive Dyskinesia? - ANSWER-Abnormal muscle movements
such as lip smacking, tongue darting, chewing movements, slow and
aimless arm and leg movements.
What is considered significant weight loss in 1 month -
ANSWER-5%
What is considered significant weight loss in 3 months -
ANSWER-7.5%
What is considered significant weight loss in 6 months -
ANSWER-10%
TRANSFORMATION) EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How wide must an exit corridor be? - ANSWER-8 feet
Antipsychotic Medications - ANSWER-1. Thorazine (Chlorpromazine)
2. Haldol (Haloperidol)
3. Abilify (Aripiprazole)
4. Clozaril (Clozapine)
5. Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
6. Latuda (Lurasidone)
7. Seroquel (Quetipine)
8. Risperdal (Risperidone)
What to look for during unnecessary medication investigation? -
ANSWER-1. Excessive dose
2. Excessive duration
3. Adequate monitoring
4. Indication for use
,5. Use in presence of adverse consequences
What is a Psychotropic drug? - ANSWER-Any drug that affects brain
activities associated with mental processes and behavior- include anti-
psychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety and hypnotic medications
Anticholinergic Side Effect - ANSWER-1. dry mouth
2. blurred vision
3. tachycardia
4. urinary retention
5. constipation
6. confusion
7. delirium
8. hallucinations
9. increased blood pressure
What is an Extrapyramidal Symptom (EPS) - ANSWER-A
neurological side effect that may occur within a few days or years of
treatment with antipsychotics. Can include: akathisia, medication-
induced Parkinsonism, dystonia.
What is Akathesia? - ANSWER-A distressing feeling of internal
restlessnesss that may appear as constant motion, the inability to sit still,
fidgeting, pacing or rocking.
, What is Dystonia? - ANSWER-Acute, painful, spastic contraction of
muscle groups (commonly the neck, eyes and trunk) that often occurs
soon after initiating treatment.
what is NMS (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)? - ANSWER-
Syndrome related to the use of antipsychotics that presents with a sudden
onset of diffuse muscle rigidity, high fever, labile blood pressure, tremor,
and cognitive dysfunction. POTENTIALLY FATAL if not treated
immediately, including stopping the offending medication.
What is Serotonin syndrome? - ANSWER-Serious clinical condition
resulting from overstimulation of serotonin receptors. Commonly related to
the use of SSRI's, SNRI's, triptans, and antibiotics. Restlessness,
hallucinations, confusion, loss of coordination, fast heartbeat, rapid changes
in blood pressure, increased temperature, overactive reflexes, NV&D.
What is Tardive Dyskinesia? - ANSWER-Abnormal muscle movements
such as lip smacking, tongue darting, chewing movements, slow and
aimless arm and leg movements.
What is considered significant weight loss in 1 month -
ANSWER-5%
What is considered significant weight loss in 3 months -
ANSWER-7.5%
What is considered significant weight loss in 6 months -
ANSWER-10%
