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ANCC PMHNP Full Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Content Review | Verified A-Grade Answers Who developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? - answer - Marsha Linehan Which neurotransmitters are involved in ADHD? - answer - Dopamine, Norepinephrine, & Serotonin Pharmacological Management of Tics/Tourette's Syndrome - answer - Atypical antipsychotic: Haloperidol, pimozide, & aripiprazole = FDA-approved Clonidine & guanfacine -- can help control behavioral symptoms such as impulsivity & rage attacks Hallmark Symptoms (3) of PTSD - answer - 1. Intrusive re-experiencing of an extremely traumatic event 2. Increased arousal (hyperarousal) 3. Avoidance of stimuli associated w/ the trauma Pharmacological Management of PTSD - answer - - SSRIs: Sertraline, paroxetine - Prazosin (for nightmares) Which neurotransmitters are involved in OCD? - answer - Serotonin & Norepinephrine Pharmacological Management of OCD - answer - Antidepressants: - Fluoxetine (FDA-approved for adults & children age 7+) - 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+) Treatment for Dissociative Disorders - answer - Therapies: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Trauma-focused therapy, hypnotherapy Pharmacological Management of GAD - answer - - SSRIs (escitalopram [Lexapro], paroxetine [Paxil]) - Buspirone (BuSpar) - Benzodiazepines (alprazolam [Xanax], clonazepam [Klonopin]) Pharmacological Management: Panic Attacks - answer - - Beta blockers (propranolol): [Note: Can cause bronchospasm & are therefore contraindicated in patients taking bronchodilators (e.g., Albuterol)] - Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) - Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam) What are the symptoms of bronchospasm? - answer - Chest pain/tightness, SOB, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, dizziness Pharmacological Management: Panic Disorder - answer - - SSRIs: fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), & sertraline (Zoloft) - SNRI: venlafaxine (Effexor XR) Anorexia Nervosa: Criteria for Inpatient Admission - answer - - BMI 15 - Weight loss that has exceeded 25% of a person's total body weight within 3 months - Severe dehydration, infection of any kind, low HR, low body temp., low K+, anemia, or vomiting up blood What are the neurotransmitters involved in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? - answer - Glutamate, GABA, & Serotonin Pharmacological Management: ASD - answer - Stimulants: Increase levels of dopamine, thereby controlling impulsivity, hyperactivity, & inattention Antipsychotics: Effective for symptoms such as tantrums, aggressive behavior, self-injurious behavior, hyperactivity, & repetitive/stereotyped behaviors Symptoms Associated w/ Subcortical Dementias - answer - Motor symptoms (lack of coordination [ataxia], tremors, dystonia) Depression, irritability, & apathy Symptoms Associated w/ Cortical Dementias - answer - Language (aphasia) & memory impairments Subcortical Dementias - answer - - HIV-associated dementia - Huntington's disease - Parkinson's disease dementia - Vascular dementia - Lewy Body dementia Cortical Dementias - answer - - Alzheimer's disease - Pick's disease/Frontotemporal dementia - Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) What is the most effective & accurate method of testing for Huntington's disease? - answer - The Direct Genetic Test Pharmacological Management: Parkinson's Disease Dementia - answer - Donepezil, Rivastigmine, or Galantamine -- can help improve cognition & behavioral symptoms Management of Psychosis & Agitation in Dementia - answer - - Try nonpharmacological therapies first - Atypical antipsychotics should be used as first-line agents in patients w/ psychotic symptoms Functions of the Amygdala - answer - Aggression, fear, anxiety, emotions Functions of the Hypothalamus - answer - Appetite, sensations of
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