Bipolar Medications Quiz

Bipolar Medications Quiz

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13 Qs

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Bipolar Medications Quiz

Bipolar Medications Quiz

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Kristin Tedesco

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A psychiatric NP is explaining to his patient the primary mechanism of action of Lithium in treating bipolar disorder. What does he mention as the key mechanism?

It increases serotonin levels in the brain.

It blocks dopamine receptors.

It modulates sodium and potassium channels in neurons.

It enhances GABAergic transmission.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Dr. Smith is reviewing medications for his patient with bipolar disorder. He wants to choose an anticonvulsant that is also commonly used as a mood stabilizer. Which of the following should he NOT consider?

Valproate

Lamotrigine

Gabapentin

Carbamazepine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

John, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, is being considered for medication. His psychiatrist is evaluating atypical antipsychotics but is concerned about a particular side effect. Which side effect is the psychiatrist most likely worried about?

Hypothyroidism

Weight loss

Metabolic syndrome

Decreased red blood cell count

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Dr. Smith advises a patient with bipolar disorder that they will need to have their blood levels regularly monitored due to the medication's narrow therapeutic range. Which medication is likely being referred to?

Lithium

Valproate

Lamotrigine

Aripiprazole

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

John, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is prescribed Lamotrigine by his doctor. This medication is particularly effective for treating:

Manic episodes

Depressive episodes

Psychotic symptoms

Anxiety symptoms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

John, a 45-year-old man, has recently been prescribed atypical antipsychotics for his condition. Which of the following side effects is he least likely to experience?

Drowsiness

Dry mouth

Extrapyramidal symptoms

Hypertension

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

John, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is using Valproate as a mood stabilizer, wonders if the same medication could help with another condition he suffers from. Which of the following conditions could Valproate also treat?

Migraines

Asthma

Hypertension

Diabetes

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