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What is a drug 1/2 life?
CORRECT ANSWER:
The time it takes for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body.
What is dissemination?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Getting the research information out to those who need to know it!
Publication - highest level
Presenting at National Conference
Presenting at Local Conference
Journal Club where one person reviews an article
What happens to the brain during adolescence?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Dendritic pruning
Emotions are controlled by amygdala
By adulthood, PFC involved as well
What does a 17 on MMSE mean?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Moderate cognitive impairment
,What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's
What do BCP's do to Lamictal?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Inducer - will lower dose of Lamictal
What is a Type I research error?
CORRECT ANSWER:
There IS a difference but you say there isn't a difference.
What is a Type II research error?
CORRECT ANSWER:
There is NO difference but you say there is a difference.
What is pseudo-dementia?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Cognitive impairment secondary to depression that clears when
treated in the elderly. Dementia won't improve.
Is it normal for a 1 month old to have a palmar grasp?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Yes.
What 3 atypicals can be used with teens?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Zyprexa, Abilify, Seroquel - low doses
What is a risk of using Tramadol?
CORRECT ANSWER:
,Serotonin Syndrome as it is very serotonergic.
What is the allele seen in Asians that increase the risk of SJS?
CORRECT ANSWER:
HLAB-1502
When might you see toxic epidermal necrolysis?
CORRECT ANSWER:
With worsening of SJS
How many generations do you include for a genogram?
CORRECT ANSWER:
1st degree - mother, father, siblings
2nd degree - grandparents & cousins
3rd degree -
What does messenger RNA code for?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Amino Acids
What is epigenetics?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Factors that affect genes - environmental, smoking, stress, etc...
What part of the brain is involved with OCD?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Basal Ganglia
Occipito-Frontal
When do males typically present with schizophrenia?
CORRECT ANSWER:
10-25 yo
, When do females typically present with schizophrenia?
CORRECT ANSWER:
25-35 yo
What does Erythromycin to trileptal?
CORRECT ANSWER:
You will need to decreases the level because Trileptal(inducer) and
erythromycin is a inhibitor
ACE Inhibitors are the drug of choice for what?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Heart Failure
HTN
What are some psychiatric side effects seen with some asthma
drugs
CORRECT ANSWER:
Leukotriene receptor agonists - singulair, accolade, zyflo = agitation,
aggression, anxiety, hallucinations, depression, insomnia, SI, tremor
What should you watch for with Tegretol?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Agranulocytosis and Hyponatremia
What are the 3 CK muscle enzyme tests?
CORRECT ANSWER:
CKBB, CKMM, CKMB
Which one of the 3 muscle enzymes are related to cardiac muscle
damage?
CORRECT ANSWER:
CKMB
Correct Detailed Answers | Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner Study Guide| 100% Verified and
Updated | Latest Exam and Newest Version!!!!
What is a drug 1/2 life?
CORRECT ANSWER:
The time it takes for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body.
What is dissemination?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Getting the research information out to those who need to know it!
Publication - highest level
Presenting at National Conference
Presenting at Local Conference
Journal Club where one person reviews an article
What happens to the brain during adolescence?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Dendritic pruning
Emotions are controlled by amygdala
By adulthood, PFC involved as well
What does a 17 on MMSE mean?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Moderate cognitive impairment
,What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's
What do BCP's do to Lamictal?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Inducer - will lower dose of Lamictal
What is a Type I research error?
CORRECT ANSWER:
There IS a difference but you say there isn't a difference.
What is a Type II research error?
CORRECT ANSWER:
There is NO difference but you say there is a difference.
What is pseudo-dementia?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Cognitive impairment secondary to depression that clears when
treated in the elderly. Dementia won't improve.
Is it normal for a 1 month old to have a palmar grasp?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Yes.
What 3 atypicals can be used with teens?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Zyprexa, Abilify, Seroquel - low doses
What is a risk of using Tramadol?
CORRECT ANSWER:
,Serotonin Syndrome as it is very serotonergic.
What is the allele seen in Asians that increase the risk of SJS?
CORRECT ANSWER:
HLAB-1502
When might you see toxic epidermal necrolysis?
CORRECT ANSWER:
With worsening of SJS
How many generations do you include for a genogram?
CORRECT ANSWER:
1st degree - mother, father, siblings
2nd degree - grandparents & cousins
3rd degree -
What does messenger RNA code for?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Amino Acids
What is epigenetics?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Factors that affect genes - environmental, smoking, stress, etc...
What part of the brain is involved with OCD?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Basal Ganglia
Occipito-Frontal
When do males typically present with schizophrenia?
CORRECT ANSWER:
10-25 yo
, When do females typically present with schizophrenia?
CORRECT ANSWER:
25-35 yo
What does Erythromycin to trileptal?
CORRECT ANSWER:
You will need to decreases the level because Trileptal(inducer) and
erythromycin is a inhibitor
ACE Inhibitors are the drug of choice for what?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Heart Failure
HTN
What are some psychiatric side effects seen with some asthma
drugs
CORRECT ANSWER:
Leukotriene receptor agonists - singulair, accolade, zyflo = agitation,
aggression, anxiety, hallucinations, depression, insomnia, SI, tremor
What should you watch for with Tegretol?
CORRECT ANSWER:
Agranulocytosis and Hyponatremia
What are the 3 CK muscle enzyme tests?
CORRECT ANSWER:
CKBB, CKMM, CKMB
Which one of the 3 muscle enzymes are related to cardiac muscle
damage?
CORRECT ANSWER:
CKMB
