NU 643 ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FIN
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Tom, a 22 y/o male was dx with schizophrenia and prescribed clozapine 2 weeks ago.
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Upon assessment this morning, Tom's V/S are as follows: HR 116, RR 32, 101.2 (F),
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BP 89/62. Furthermore, Tom is oriented to person but is confused as to where he is at
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and is very tense (i.e., stiff neck). Which of the following adverse reactions is Tom ex
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periencing?
a. serotonin syndrome
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b. neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
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c. tardive dyskinesia
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d. discontinuation syndrome
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b. neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
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- CK and WBC would be elevated
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Which of the following is NOT considered treatment for NMS?
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a. slowly decreasing the administering dose of the antipsychotic being used
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b. administration of Dantrium (dantrolene)
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c. administration of Tylenol (acetaminophen)
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d. administration of Klonopin (clonazepam)
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a. slowly decreasing the administering dose of the antipsychotic being used
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- benzodiazepines are used for muscular rigidity (catatonic symptoms)
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- IV fluids should be used for rehydration
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Sara, a 35 y/o female presents to the clinic with complaints of restlessness, fever/chill
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s, and diarrhea. Sara's current medication list includes the following: Prozac (fluoxeti
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ne), Natazia (estradiol/dienogestrel), and Ativan (lorazepam). Sara also states that sh
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e takes a multivitamin and St. John's wart daily. Which of the following adverse react
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ions is Sara experiencing?
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a. serotonin syndrome
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b. neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
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c. tardive dyskinesia
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d. discontinuation syndrome
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a. serotonin syndrome
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hremember that serotonin syndrome often causes HYPERREFLEXIA, look for clonu
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- taper off
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Which of the following is defined as motor restlessness or the inability to remain still
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(e.g., rocking, pacing, or constant motion of UNILATERAL limb)
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a. akinesia
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b. dystonia
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c. pseudo-parkinson's
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d. akathisia
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d. akathisia
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Which of the following is defined as the ABSENCE of movement or difficulty initiati
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ng motion and is often mistaken for laziness or disinterest?
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a. akinesia
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b. dystonia
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c. pseudo-parkinson's
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d. akathisia
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a. akinesia
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True or False: Atypical antipsychotics (SGAs) have a lower potential of causing EPS
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symptoms and/or hyperprolactemia compared to that of typical antipsychotics (FGA
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s).
True
Which of the following is true about atypical antipsychotics (SGAs)?
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a. classified as serotonin-dopamine antagonist
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b. results in 5HT1 and D2 partial agonism which decreases EPS S/E
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c. may increase risk for metabolic syndrome
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d. all of the above
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d. all of the above
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hneed to obtain baseline labs due to the risk of metabolic syndrome (I.e., BP, waist cir
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cumference, CBC, CMP, and lipid panel) h h h h h
- baseline labs should be repeated in 3 months (90 days)
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- BMI and waist circumference should be measured monthly for the first 3 months
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True or False: NPs in the state of Oklahoma can prescribe schedule II through V drug
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s as a 60 day supply without refills.
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False
- can prescribe schedule III-V as a 30 day supply without refills
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True or False: NPs in the state of Oklahoma may NOT prescribe stimulants used for t
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reatment of ADHD. h h
True
- Amphetamines are controlled substance and are classified as schedule II drugs
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- Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse
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