Quiz 5

Which of the following medications is FDA approves for the treatment of depression in children?

Fluoxetine

Which of the following statements about FDA warnings and antidepressants in children and adolescents is true?

For moderate to severe anxiety and depression antidepressant benefit may outweigh risks.

Which of the following statements about cholinesterase inhibitors is true?

GI side effects are common with cholinesterase inhibitors

Which of the following statements about managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia is trur?

Habilitation therapy the practice of understanding problematic behaviors as communications of a need and then finding ways to meet that need has been shown to reduce agitation.

When treating acute aggression which of the following medication combonations is a suggested treatment?

Haldol and Lorazepam

Which of the following statements is true about psychotropic use during lactation

the postpartum period is considered a vulnerable time for onset relapse and recurrence of mental disorders

Which of the following statements best describes the amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's

Abnormal processing of amyloid precursor protein results in formation of amyloid plaques and the subsequent formation of tangles

The medication side effect mostly to result in aggression or violence is?

Akathisia

Which of the following statements about antipsychotic use in elderly is true?

Antipsychotic use in dementia is associated with increased risk of CVA and of mortality

Which of the following statements is about anticonvulsant use in pregnancy is true?

As a class anticonvulsants carry the highest risk for congenital malformations

Which of the following statements about antipsychotic use in pregnancy is true?

Atypical antipsychotics use in pregnancy does not appear to be associated with major congenital malformations

Which of the following statements about pediatric psychiatry is true?

Behavioral and psychological strategies should be included in all treatment plans

When prescribing for preschool aged children which of the following statements is true?

Behavioral and psychotherapeutic interventions are first line treatment for all psychiatric disorders in preschool children

Which statements best describes the mechanism of action of cholinesterase inhibitors for treatment of dementia?

Cholinesterase inhibitors prevent the inactivation of acetylcholine slowing the decline in function on Alzheimer's disease

Which of the following statements are false when considering psychotropic medication in children and adlocents?

Escitalopram has been shown to be inaffective in the treatment of depression

Which of the following statements and pharmacokinetics of children and adolescents is true?

Increased body fat in girls impacts distribution and half life considerations of psychotropics when compared to boys

Which of the following statements are true when prescribing for pediatric populations?

It is important to address parent/ caregiver perception of psychiatric medication

Which of the following statements is true when prescribing for pediatric populations?

It is more important to address parent caregivers perception of psychiatric medications

Which of the following statements about premenstrual dysphoric disorder is true?

Lifestyle changes such as eliminating caffeine and sugar getting adequate sleep and regular exercise can mitigate symptoms of PMDD

Which of the following statements about memantine is true?

Memantine is a NMDA receptor antagonist and is hypothesized to reduce abdnormal activation of glutamate

Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters and development are true?

Norepinephrine levels increase with age

For which patient profile is a beta blocker a good choice for treatment of acute aggression?

Persistent aggression in the presence of neurocognitive deficits

Which of the following statements about antidepressant use during pregnancy is true?

Pharmacokinetic changes in pregnancy may result in need for higher dosages of medication to reach efficacy

first line treatment for persistent aggression

SSRI

Which of the following statements about SSRI discontinuation syndrome in neonates is true?

SSRI DC syndrome is time limited and usually resolves within 2 weeks

The psychiatric disorder most likely to result in aggression or violence is?

Substance use disorders

Which of the following statements is true about teratogenicity in pregnancy?

The greatest risk of teratogenicity often occurs before a patient is aware that they are pregnant