Comprehensive Review of Psychopharmacological and Clinical Concepts for PMHNP Final Exam
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Final Exam Review- PMHNP Final
1. Medications used for overdose on Xanax, what are the common side effects
2. Treatment for Tylenol overdose
3. Medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms of alcohol
4. Know medications used for alcoholism and education important for patient to know.
5. Know symptoms of low serum potassium level and Thiamine deficiency
6. Medications used for opioid withdrawals
7. Signs of alcohol withdrawal, time frame when symptoms start
8. Know signs, cause, and treatment of Wernicke’s syndrome
9. Patient with the highest risk for suicide
10. Know withdrawal symptoms from opioids, cocaine, cannabis, alcohol
11. Know symptoms of hexane positioning
12. Symptoms of sexual abuse in children
13. Dangers of restraints for patients in withdrawal
14. Causes of anemia in alcoholics
15. Why is diversion difficult with Suboxone
16. Most common psychiatric cause of ER visits
17. Know how cannabis addictive’s work in the body
18. Biomarkers for chronic alcohol use
19. What symptoms is naloxone appropriate for
20. Know testing for expressive language disorders to confirm diagnosis
21. How does buprenorphine work in the body
22. Possible side effects with atypical antipsychotics
23. What neurotransmitters does acamprosate effect
24. Why can the alkaline phosphatase be elevated in teens
25. Effects of cocaine abuse
26. Appropriate medications for behavioral issues with autism spectrum disorder
27. Which mediation for bipolar is neuro protective
28. Patient education for Antabuse
29. Neurotransmitter affected by mind-altering substances
30. Most common means of suicide in adolescence
31. Most common sign of major depression in children
32. Know the difference between separation anxiety, social phobia, reactive attachment disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder
33. Know schizophrenia in childhood
34. Important test/labs to perform on children with acute behavioral episodes
35. Know symptoms of amphetamine abuse
36. Besides Naltrexone what other medication can help reduce cravings
37. How can ADHD overlap with PTSD in children and adolescents
38. Know the measures used for ADHD
39. Know Rett syndrome
40. Know Tourette’s syndrome
41. Know the difference between regression, repression, projection, and denial
42. Know treatment for Bulimia
Title: Comprehensive Review of Psychopharmacological and Clinical Concepts for PMHNP Final Exam
In preparation for the PMHNP Final Exam, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of various medications, treatment modalities, and clinical presentations. This review aims to address key topics that may be covered in the exam, providing concise information on each area.
1. Medications used for Xanax overdose and common side effects
- Medications: Flumazenil
- Common side effects: Dizziness, confusion, agitation
2. Treatment for Tylenol overdose
- Treatment: N-acetylcysteine therapy
3. Medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms of alcohol
- Medications: Benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam)
4. Medications used for alcoholism and patient education
- Medications: Disulfiram, Naltrexone, Acamprosate
- Patient education: Importance of medication adherence, avoidance of alcohol consumption
5. Symptoms of low serum potassium level and Thiamine deficiency
- Low serum potassium: Weakness, muscle cramps
- Thiamine deficiency: Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, memory impairment
6. Medications used for opioid withdrawals
- Medications: Methadone, Buprenorphine
7. Signs of alcohol withdrawal and time frame
- Signs: Tremors, hallucinations, seizures
- Time frame: Typically starts within 6-12 hours after the last drink
8. Signs, cause, and treatment of Wernicke’s syndrome
- Signs: Confusion, ataxia, ophthalmoplegia
- Cause: Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency
- Treatment: Thiamine replacement therapy
9. Patient with the highest risk for suicide
- Patients with a history of previous suicide attempts or those experiencing severe depressive symptoms
References:
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Commonly Used Drugs Charts.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). TIP 45: Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment.
- American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.).