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SMQT exam 2025, SMQT questions and answers,
Social Model of Quality Transformation, SMQT test
prep, updated SMQT content, SMQT study material
How wide must an exit corridor be? - ANSWER-8 feet
Antipsychotic Medications - ANSWER-1. Thorazine
(Chlorpromazine)
2. Haldol (Haloperidol)
3. Abilify (Aripiprazole)
4. Clozaril (Clozapine)
5. Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
6. Latuda (Lurasidone)
7. Seroquel (Quetipine)
8. Risperdal (Risperidone)
What to look for during unnecessary medication investigation? -
ANSWER-1. Excessive dose
2. Excessive duration
3. Adequate monitoring
4. Indication for use
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5. Use in presence of adverse consequences
What is a Psychotropic drug? - ANSWER-Any drug that affects
brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior-
include anti-psychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety and hypnotic
medications
Anticholinergic Side Effect - ANSWER-1. dry mouth
2. blurred vision
3. tachycardia
4. urinary retention
5. constipation
6. confusion
7. delirium
8. hallucinations
9. increased blood pressure
What is an Extrapyramidal Symptom (EPS) - ANSWER-A
neurological side effect that may occur within a few days or
years of treatment with antipsychotics. Can include: akathisia,
medication-induced Parkinsonism, dystonia.
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What is Akathesia? - ANSWER-A distressing feeling of internal
restlessnesss that may appear as constant motion, the inability to
sit still, fidgeting, pacing or rocking.
What is Dystonia? - ANSWER-Acute, painful, spastic
contraction of muscle groups (commonly the neck, eyes and
trunk) that often occurs soon after initiating treatment.
what is NMS (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)? - ANSWER-
Syndrome related to the use of antipsychotics that presents with a
sudden onset of diffuse muscle rigidity, high fever, labile blood
pressure, tremor, and cognitive dysfunction. POTENTIALLY
FATAL if not treated immediately, including stopping the
offending medication.
What is Serotonin syndrome? - ANSWER-Serious clinical
condition resulting from overstimulation of serotonin receptors.
Commonly related to the use of SSRI's, SNRI's, triptans, and
antibiotics. Restlessness, hallucinations, confusion, loss of
coordination, fast heartbeat, rapid changes in blood pressure,
increased temperature, overactive reflexes, NV&D.
SMQT exam 2025, SMQT questions and answers,
Social Model of Quality Transformation, SMQT test
prep, updated SMQT content, SMQT study material
How wide must an exit corridor be? - ANSWER-8 feet
Antipsychotic Medications - ANSWER-1. Thorazine
(Chlorpromazine)
2. Haldol (Haloperidol)
3. Abilify (Aripiprazole)
4. Clozaril (Clozapine)
5. Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
6. Latuda (Lurasidone)
7. Seroquel (Quetipine)
8. Risperdal (Risperidone)
What to look for during unnecessary medication investigation? -
ANSWER-1. Excessive dose
2. Excessive duration
3. Adequate monitoring
4. Indication for use
,2|Page
5. Use in presence of adverse consequences
What is a Psychotropic drug? - ANSWER-Any drug that affects
brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior-
include anti-psychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety and hypnotic
medications
Anticholinergic Side Effect - ANSWER-1. dry mouth
2. blurred vision
3. tachycardia
4. urinary retention
5. constipation
6. confusion
7. delirium
8. hallucinations
9. increased blood pressure
What is an Extrapyramidal Symptom (EPS) - ANSWER-A
neurological side effect that may occur within a few days or
years of treatment with antipsychotics. Can include: akathisia,
medication-induced Parkinsonism, dystonia.
, 3|Page
What is Akathesia? - ANSWER-A distressing feeling of internal
restlessnesss that may appear as constant motion, the inability to
sit still, fidgeting, pacing or rocking.
What is Dystonia? - ANSWER-Acute, painful, spastic
contraction of muscle groups (commonly the neck, eyes and
trunk) that often occurs soon after initiating treatment.
what is NMS (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)? - ANSWER-
Syndrome related to the use of antipsychotics that presents with a
sudden onset of diffuse muscle rigidity, high fever, labile blood
pressure, tremor, and cognitive dysfunction. POTENTIALLY
FATAL if not treated immediately, including stopping the
offending medication.
What is Serotonin syndrome? - ANSWER-Serious clinical
condition resulting from overstimulation of serotonin receptors.
Commonly related to the use of SSRI's, SNRI's, triptans, and
antibiotics. Restlessness, hallucinations, confusion, loss of
coordination, fast heartbeat, rapid changes in blood pressure,
increased temperature, overactive reflexes, NV&D.
