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1. What medications treat Cholinesterase inhibitors (Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine);
Alzheimer's disease? Memantine
2. How do cholinesterase in- Increase acetylcholine to improve memory and cognition
hibitors work?
3. How does Memantine Regulates glutamate to protect neurons
work?
4. What are negative symp- Flat affect; alogia; avolition; anhedonia; social withdrawal
toms of schizophrenia?
5. What are positive symp- Hallucinations; delusions; disorganized speech; bizarre behavior
toms of schizophrenia?
6. Common side effects of EPS; tardive dyskinesia; sedation; weight gain; anticholinergic effects
antipsychotics?
7. Life-threatening reaction Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
to antipsychotics?
8. Physical signs of anorexia Low BMI; lanugo; amenorrhea; bradycardia; cold intolerance
nervosa?
9. Physical signs of bulimia Dental erosion; swollen parotids; callused knuckles; electrolyte im-
nervosa? balance
10. Characteristics of domes- Low self-esteem; fear; isolation; denial; dependence
tic violence victims?
11. Characteristics of domes- Controlling; jealous; blames others; manipulative; violent history
tic violence perpetrators?
12. What is the cycle of abuse? Tension-building ’Acute battering ’Honeymoon
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13. Medication classes for Antidepressants; mood stabilizers; atypical antipsychotics
mood disorders?
14. Common antidepressant GI upset; sexual dysfunction; insomnia
side effects?
15. Lithium side effects? Tremor; polyuria; hypothyroidism; toxicity
16. Common symptoms of Sadness; anhedonia; fatigue; sleep/appetite changes; guilt; suicidal
depression? ideation
17. Common symptoms of Excessive worry; restlessness; palpitations; shortness of breath;
anxiety? sweating
18. What is bipolar disorder? Alternating episodes of mania and depression
19. Signs of mania? Elevated mood; decreased need for sleep; grandiosity; rapid speech;
impulsivity
20. Long-term medications Methadone; Buprenorphine; Naltrexone
for opiate addiction?
21. Methadone mechanism Full opioid agonist
of action?
22. Buprenorphine mecha- Partial opioid agonist
nism of action?
23. Naltrexone mechanism of Opioid antagonist
action?
24. How do opiate addiction Reduce cravings; block euphoria; decrease relapse
meds prevent abuse?
25.
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