As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medication side effects. Which
of the following side effects of antipsychotic medications has an insidious,
delayed-onset typically 1 to 2 years after initiation of the medication?
a. Dry mouth
b. Tardive dyskinesia
c. Sedation
d. Weight gain B
In evaluating a 4-year-old, one would expect which of the following delays in
Asperger’s Disorder?
a. Language development
b. Cognitive development
c. Motor skills coordination
d. Social skills development D
Which area of the brain has been implicated to modulate pain and can help
explain how transcranial magnetic stimulation can help decrease pain?
a. Prefrontal cortex
b. Insula cortex
c. Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex<\/p>\n\n\n\n
d. Anterior cingulate cortex A
Which of the following antidepressants is associated with dose-related
cardiovascular adverse effects which require adherence to maximum
recommended dosing, unless higher doses are deemed appropriate despite
risks?
a. Citalopram (Celexa)
b. Venlafaxine (Effexor)
c. Mirtazapine (Remeron)
d. Sertraline (Zoloft) A
Which of the following findings would raise concern in an annual sports
exam for a 15-year-old girl?
a. Scar tissue from hymenal tear at 11 o’clock (reported biking injury)
b. Blood pressure 86\/56
c. Height 67 inches, weight 102 pounds
d. Pulse 60, respirations 26 C
A week after raising the dose of risperidone (Risperdal), a patient treated
for schizophrenia presents to the clinic with reports of an acute change in
mental status, fever, and rigidity. As the treating PMHNP, you know these
symptoms are consistent with which of the following?
a. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
b. Anticholinergic withdrawal syndrome
c. Extrapyramidal side effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n
d. Serotonin syndrome A
Which of the following statements regarding disulfiram (Antabuse is
correct?
a. Disulfiram should not be taken for at least 6 hours after drinking alcohol.
b. Avoid anything containing alcohol (i.e., vinegar, mouthwash, aftershave,
cough medication) while using disulfiram and for 2 weeks after
discontinuing.
c. A disulfiram-alcohol reaction can occur up to 1 week after discontinuing
disulfiram.
d. Disulfiram can lower liver function tests so monitoring is necessary.
B
Which mood stabilizer is most associated with a potentially life-threatening
rash?
a. Divalproex (Depakote)
b. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
c. Lithium (Eskalith)
d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) B
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the
predominant risk factors of antisocial personality disorders?
a. Gang affiliation and early substance abuse
b. Genetic predisposition of first-degree family member
c. Childhood abuse and trauma from domestic violence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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