Question 1

For acute manic states, lithium or valproate would be approved medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following atypicals is less sedating and less likely to cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rexulti 
B)  Abilify 
C)  Zyprexa 
D)  Clozaril 
A)  Rexulti 
B)  Abilify 
C)  Zyprexa 
D)  Clozaril A

Question 3

Oxcarbazepine or Trileptal is similar to ________, but does not cause agranulocytosis or aplastic anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lithium 
B)  Tegretol 
C)  Neurontin 
D)  None of these 
A)  Lithium 
B)  Tegretol 
C)  Neurontin 
D)  None of these B

Question 4

Medications like lithium, carbamazepine, and clozapine require blood monitoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Topamax or topiramate is believed to increase GABA and block glutamate receptors .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most anticonvulsants and other medications like lithium are safe to use during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following drugs is thought to be the "gold standard" for treating Bipolar Illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lamictal 
B)  Topamax 
C)  Lithium 
D)  Tegretol 
A)  Lamictal 
B)  Topamax 
C)  Lithium 
D)  Tegretol

Question 8

Typical three drug combinations include:

Accepted Answer

A)  An SSRI, a benzo, and an anticonvulsant. 
B)  An MAOI, A benzo, and an anticonvulsant. 
C)  Lithium, a stimulant and a benzo. 
D)  Lithium, an anticonvulsant, and an atypical antipsychotic. 
A)  An SSRI, a benzo, and an anticonvulsant. 
B)  An MAOI, A benzo, and an anticonvulsant. 
C)  Lithium, a stimulant and a benzo. 
D)  Lithium, an anticonvulsant, and an atypical antipsychotic.

Question 9

Which of the following may cause a toxic rash?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lamotrigine 
B)  Gabapentin 
C)  Topiramate 
D)  None of these 
A)  Lamotrigine 
B)  Gabapentin 
C)  Topiramate 
D)  None of these

Question 10

SSRI medications alone do not trigger a manic episode in a bipolar patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Both lithium and olanzepine are FDA approved as mono-therapies for Bipolar illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vraylar, Rexulti, and Latuda are newer atypicals used in the treatment of bipolar and other psychotic spectrum illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not associated with significant weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lithium 
B)  Zyprexa 
C)  Topamax 
D)  Depakote 
A)  Lithium 
B)  Zyprexa 
C)  Topamax 
D)  Depakote

Question 14

A typical two-drug combinations for Bipolar Illness include:

Accepted Answer

A)  An SSRI plus an MAOI 
B)  An SSRI plus a neuroleptic 
C)  Lithium plus an anticonvulsant 
D)  All of the above 
A)  An SSRI plus an MAOI 
B)  An SSRI plus a neuroleptic 
C)  Lithium plus an anticonvulsant 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following benzodiazepines is often used for its mood-stabilizing properties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Xanax 
B)  Ativan 
C)  Klonopin 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Xanax 
B)  Ativan 
C)  Klonopin 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Typically, we should wait about ____ days to see if a particular anti-manic medication is working before we consider another.

Accepted Answer

A)  2-5 days 
B)  5-10 days 
C)  5-15 days 
D)  15-20 days 
A)  2-5 days 
B)  5-10 days 
C)  5-15 days 
D)  15-20 days

Question 17

Olanzepine and Lamictal ODT are also available as an orally disintegrating tablet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most atypical antipsychotics and neuroleptics are approved for use with bipolar patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A typical three-drug combination could include all except

Accepted Answer

A)  An SSRI plus an MAOI, plus an atypical antipsychotic. 
B)  An antipsychotic, a mood stabilizer, and an antidepressant. 
C)  Bupropion, a mood stabilizer, and an antipsychotic. 
D)  None of these 
A)  An SSRI plus an MAOI, plus an atypical antipsychotic. 
B)  An antipsychotic, a mood stabilizer, and an antidepressant. 
C)  Bupropion, a mood stabilizer, and an antipsychotic. 
D)  None of these

For acute manic states, lithium or valproate would be approved medications.

Which of the following atypicals is less sedating and less likely to cause weight gain?

Oxcarbazepine or Trileptal is similar to ________, but does not cause agranulocytosis or aplastic anemia?

Medications like lithium, carbamazepine, and clozapine require blood monitoring.

Topamax or topiramate is believed to increase GABA and block glutamate receptors .

Most anticonvulsants and other medications like lithium are safe to use during pregnancy.

Which of the following drugs is thought to be the "gold standard" for treating Bipolar Illness?

Typical three drug combinations include:

Which of the following may cause a toxic rash?

SSRI medications alone do not trigger a manic episode in a bipolar patient.

Both lithium and olanzepine are FDA approved as mono-therapies for Bipolar illness.

Vraylar, Rexulti, and Latuda are newer atypicals used in the treatment of bipolar and other psychotic spectrum illnesses.

Which of the following is not associated with significant weight gain?

A typical two-drug combinations for Bipolar Illness include:

Which of the following benzodiazepines is often used for its mood-stabilizing properties?

Typically, we should wait about ____ days to see if a particular anti-manic medication is working before we consider another.

Olanzepine and Lamictal ODT are also available as an orally disintegrating tablet.

Most atypical antipsychotics and neuroleptics are approved for use with bipolar patients.

A typical three-drug combination could include all except

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

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Exam 5: Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

For acute manic states, lithium or valproate would be approved medications.

Which of the following atypicals is less sedating and less likely to cause weight gain?

Oxcarbazepine or Trileptal is similar to ________, but does not cause agranulocytosis or aplastic anemia?

Medications like lithium, carbamazepine, and clozapine require blood monitoring.

Topamax or topiramate is believed to increase GABA and block glutamate receptors .

Most anticonvulsants and other medications like lithium are safe to use during pregnancy.

Which of the following drugs is thought to be the "gold standard" for treating Bipolar Illness?

Typical three drug combinations include:

Which of the following may cause a toxic rash?

SSRI medications alone do not trigger a manic episode in a bipolar patient.

Both lithium and olanzepine are FDA approved as mono-therapies for Bipolar illness.

Vraylar, Rexulti, and Latuda are newer atypicals used in the treatment of bipolar and other psychotic spectrum illnesses.

Which of the following is not associated with significant weight gain?

A typical two-drug combinations for Bipolar Illness include:

Which of the following benzodiazepines is often used for its mood-stabilizing properties?

Typically, we should wait about ____ days to see if a particular anti-manic medication is working before we consider another.

Olanzepine and Lamictal ODT are also available as an orally disintegrating tablet.

Most atypical antipsychotics and neuroleptics are approved for use with bipolar patients.

A typical three-drug combination could include all except

History Taking and Assessment Techniques

Treatment of Unipolar Depression

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Treatment of Adhd and Disorders of Attention

Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Personality Disorders

Treatment of Chemical Dependency and Co-Occurring Conditions

Treatment of Comorbidity and Other Disorders

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Case Vignettes: Adolescents

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