VERIFIED ACTUAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Question 1
When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________
Correct Answer
wrong
Question 2
Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged.
Correct Answer
Collaborate is usually right.
Delegate is usually wrong.
Question 3
ADPIER
Correct Answer
Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last.
Question 4
Lithium
Correct Answer
Normal 0.6-1.2
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,Question 5
Lithium toxicity occurs at levels
Correct Answer
> 1.5
Question 6
Signs of Lithium toxicity
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severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, heart
palpitation, coarse hand tremors, unsteady gait
Question 7
Lithium is gold standard for
Correct Answer
MANIA
Question 8
Lithium has evidence shown to
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reduce suicidal ideation
Question 9
What does lithium cause in neonate, especially 1st trimester
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Ebstein anomaly (congenital heart defect)
Question 10
dehydration and hyponatremia cause lithium levels to
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rise
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,Question 11
Baseline labs before initiation of lithium
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TSH
creatinine (0.6-1.2)
BUN (10-20)
HCG (all psychotropics females 12-51)
EKG 50+
Urinalysis (check for proteins, 4+ may indicate kidney disease)
Question 12
Side Effects of Lithium
Correct Answer
hypothyroidism
coase hand tremors with toxicity
maculopapular rash
diarrhea, vomiting, cramps--signs of toxicity. Monitor closely.
anorexia
t wave inversions
leukocytosis
Question 13
Pt education for lithimum
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staying hydrated
avoiding NSAIDS
compliance
Question 14
Depakote normal level
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50-125
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, Question 15
Depakote toxicity level
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greater than 150
Question 16
Teratogenic effects of Depakote
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spina bifida
Question 17
Adverse effects of depakote
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alopecia
hepatotoxicity (RUQ pain or brown/red urine--order LFTs) AST 5-40, ALT 5-35,
yellowing of skin or eyes, fatigue
Question 18
Signs of Depakote toxicity
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disorientation, lethargy, respiratory depression, nausea/vomiting
Question 19
Intervention for depakote toxicity
Correct Answer
DC med
check level
LFT
ammonia
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