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LMR - Georgette's 2023 Qbank Georgette's PMHNP Certification Exam Review; Latest 2023What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? - Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? - Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? - cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? - 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism - Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism? - Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism? - Heat intolerance Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability Tachycardia Mood swings Weight loss What are 4 primary symptoms of Hypothyroidism? - Cold intolerance Lethargy Weight gain Decreased libido Hypothyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder? - Depression Hyperthyroidism mimics symptoms of what psychiatric disorder? - Mania Valproic acid produces what teratogenic effect? - Spina bifida (neural tube defect) What is the primary organ where valproic acid is toxic? - Liver (hepatoxicity