Mental Health Final WCU Exam Questions with correct verified detailed Answers latest updated version 2025

Mental Health Final WCU Exam Questions
with correct verified detailed Answers
latest updated version 2025


How to DC SSRIs --- correct precise answer ---Taper slowly to
withdrawal syndrome



SNRIs --- correct precise answer ---Antidepressant 2nd Generation




SNRI medication --- correct precise answer ---Venlafaxine

Duloxetine

Desvenlafaxine




Side effects of SNRIs --- correct precise answer ---Hyponatremia

Anorexia

HTN

Sexual dysfunction



Contraindications to SNRIs --- correct precise answer ---Fluoxetine

,MAOIs

St. John's Wort

Alcohol

NSAIDs




Medication Administration for SNRIs --- correct precise answer ---To
DC taper off to avoid withdrawal syndrome

Take with food




How long for SNRIs to take effective --- correct precise answer ---4
weeks




Lithium manic episode blood level --- correct precise answer ---0.8-
1.4



Lithium maintenance blood level --- correct precise answer ---0.4-1.0



Early lithium toxicity --- correct precise answer ---Less than 1.5




Early lithium toxicity manifestations --- correct precise answer ---
NVD

, Thirst

Polyuria

Lethargy

Slurred speech

Fine hand tremors

Muscle weakness




Advanced lithium toxicity --- correct precise answer ---1.5-2.0




Advanced lithium toxicity manfestations --- correct precise answer ---
Worsening NVD

Stupor

Mental confusion

Coarse hand tremors

Poor coordination




Severe lithium toxicity --- correct precise answer ---2.0-2.5




Severe lithium toxicity manifestations --- correct precise answer ---
Extreme polyuria/ diluted urine

Tinnitus