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Pharmacologic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder (Ans- Lithium Anticonvulsants Second generation antipsychotics Unipolar depression (Ans- major depressive disorder (MDD) one of the most common mental disorders -Approximately 7.1% of adults in the U.S. had episode in last year, prevalence highest (13.1%) among individuals aged 18-25 S/S -depressed mood -loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities -irritability -withdrawal -problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration,...

Georgette's LMR PMHNP Certification Exam 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 - Decreased TSH Increased T...

Unipolar Depression (Ans- Mood disorders manifest across a spectrum from mania to major depressive disorder (MDD). prevalence highest (13.1%) among individuals aged 18-25 (MDD) Common symptoms of MDD (Ans- depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, irritability, withdrawal, and problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, or self-worth. Clients with severe depression may experience thoughts of suicide or psychotic symptoms. Bipolar Disorders (Ans- a c...

2 neurotransmitters involved in mood disorders - Answer-norepinephrine, serotonin A patient has mood swings that occur hourly/daily. What disorders may she have? - Answer-Hypothyroidism, borderline personality disorder, PTSD RARE in bipolar A patient has her first manic episode at age 40. What may be the most likely cause? - Answer-Medical issue, substance abuse Common comorbidities in bipolar disorder? - Answer-Anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorder Bipolar I v. Bipolar 2...

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LCSW PREP: DSM 5 Vignette Test Questions and Answers 2023 A TINA Tina is a 10 year old girl who has a long history of school problems. She told the interviewer that she failed third grade because her teacher was "mean" and "they put me in a special class because I got into fights." Now in the fifth grade, Tina is failing at reading, english, spelling and barely passing math. Her current teacher, Ms. Henderson, reports that Tina is a slow learner with a poor memory. Tina does not do well i...

Psychiatry PA EOR Exam Latest Update Graded A+ MDD Criteria Must have at least five of the following symptoms (must include either number I or number 2) for at least a 2-week period: 1. Depressed mood 2. Anhedonia (loss of interest in pleasurable activities) 3. Change in appetite or body weight (f or J,) 4. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt 5. Insomnia or hypersomnia 6. Diminished concentration 7. Psychomotor agitation or retardation (ie, restlessness or slowness) 8. Fa...

Bipolar one disorder DSM five criteria (Ans- Manic episode: 1+ week of a colon elevated, expansive or irritable mood and increase energy. 3+ symptoms from B: distractibility, indiscretion, irresponsible, grandiosity, flight of ideas, activity(Increase goal-orient), decreased need for sleep, talkativeness or pressured speech. Bipolar two DSM five criteria (Ans- Hypo mania and major depressive disorder: hypo mania same as mania with decreased severity and duration and no functional impairme...

Exam 2: MH701/ MH 701 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Psychopharmacologic/Neuroscience Foundations of Mental Health Care Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- FNU Q: Goals of pharmacological treatment for mood disorders: Answer: 1. Should be directed toward several goals. First, the patient's safety must be guaranteed. 2. a complete diagnostic evaluation of the patient is necessary. 3. A treatment plan that addresses not only the immediate symptoms but also the patien...

MENTAL HELTH EXAM CORRECT QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. A 45-year-old male patient has just started on lithium for manic episodes of bipolar disorder. He tells you that he gets a sour feeling in his stomach when he takes the medicine. What is the best response by the nurse? a. I believe you'll adjust to it. It is important that you continue with the lithium b. This is could be a toxic effect. Let's not take the next dose, and I'll call the doctor c. It is your right to refuse the...