Minute Review Exam Questions & Correct Answers
When you have hyperthyroidism , your TSH is - correct answers -Lower , and T3 and T4 elevated
When you have Hypothyroidism Your tsh is - correct answers -Elevated, T3 and T4 are lower
Depakote can cause what birth defect - correct answers -Spina Bifida
What are signs of Depakote Hepatoxicity - correct answers -Right upper abdomen pain
Red Brownish urine
Yellow skin
white sclera
What are normal Depakote levels - correct answers -50-125
toxic over 150
What are the interventions for Depakote toxicity - correct answers -d/c agent
check Depakote levels
check liver function test
check ammonia
Depakote affects the liver! not the kidneys
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,what is the signs of Depakote toxicity - correct answers -AMS
lethargic
Resp Depression
N/V
What are signs of pancreatitis caused by Depakote - correct answers -oily stool
Right upper abdomen pain radiating to back
rapid pulse
n/v
abdomen tenderness
Kava can cause - correct answers -liver damage; monitor liver enzymes
Do NOT take Kava-kava with - correct answers -CNS suppressants - increases effects
MAOIs - increases effects
example -alprazolam
benzo "pam's"
phenobarbital
what mood stabilizer has least weight gain - correct answers -lamictal
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, what is black box warning for lamictal - correct answers -can cause Steven Johnson syndrome
what are signs of Steven Johnson syndrome - correct answers -fever
body aches
red rash
face and tongue swelling
Name 3 antipsychotics ZAL - correct answers -Zeisprasidone
Abilify
Lurasidone
What is least sedating antipsychotic - correct answers -Abilify
Which antipsychotic is least likely to cause weight gain - correct answers -Lurasidone
If a patient gains weight on an antipsychotic what do you do - correct answers -exercise
nutritional counseling
bmi
hips to waist ratio
Carbamazepine black box warning - correct answers -aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis
Steven Johnson syndrome (screen for HLAB 1502)
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