Test 70-71: Behavioral science Flashcards
what do you not write on a prescript to prevent errors
- unsafe abbreviations
2. trailing zeros
Name selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Sertraline
Citalopram
What is hypocretin-1 and hypocretin2
neuropeptides produced in lateral hypothalamus that function to promote wakefulness and inhibit REM sleep-related phenomena.
14-3-3 protein is related to what
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
CSF homovanillic acid is increased in who
Parkinson’s disease
decrease of melatonin in melatonin is seen in
Alzheimer
If a medical error occurs what is the next best step
- collecting data mainly through interviewing multiple individuals involved din the steps leading to the outcome
Most common Side effect of SSRI
sexual dysfunction
what is somatic symptoms disorder
variety of bodly complaints lasting for months to years
best way to manage somatic symptoms disorder
regular scheduled appointments
MOA of methylphenidate and amphetamines
increase release of norepinephrine and dopamine
- blocks repute of norepinephrine and dopamine
what are adverse effects of long-term lithium therapy
LMNOP: Lithium Movement ( tremor) Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus hypOthyroidism Pregnancy problems
What are some hypothyroid symptoms
weight gain
dry skin
hair loss
constipation accompanied by bradycardia
What serum levels should be checked for lithium
TSH
left sided frontal lobe lesions associated with
apathy and depression
Right sided frontal lobe lesion associated with
disinhibited behavior
Projection
misattributing one’s own unconscious, undesired thoughts or feelings to another person who does not actually have them
A patient with libidinous thoughts enters a monastery
reaction formation
A man who wants to cheat on his wife accuses his wife of being unfaithful
projection: attributing an unacceptable internal impulse or thought to an external source
What drug side effect does the patient have with abnormal involuntary movements of mouth, tongue, face, extremities, or trunk. Lip smacking, facial grimacing, tongue protrusions,
Tardive dyskinesia with antipsychotics
What is treatment choice for specific phobia?
behavioral therapy
Ataxia, nystagmus and memory loss are distinguishing features of what drug over dose
Phencyclidine
MOA of Phencyclidine
N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist
Patient comes in with nystagmus and violent behavior, most likely drug overdose is
Phencyclidine
What is first sign of alcohol withdrawal
tremulousness
2 common adverse effects of diphenhydramine and amitriptyline
anticholinergic
