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WGU D345 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Psychiatric. Mental Health
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What is a unique side effect that SNRI antidepressant medications can
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Retinal sediment deposits in the eye
heart rate
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Not recommended for obstetrical
Discontinue the antipsychotic
and postpartum perioperative pain
medication.
control
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What is Lamotrigine used for in bipolar disorder?
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Maintenance treatment, not for
Management of manic episodes
acute mania
Immediate relief of symptoms Acute treatment, not for maintenance
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Term
What causes antiadrenergic side effects in TCAs?
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Alpha 1 receptor blockade. Minimal sexual side effects
Atypical Antipsychotics Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
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Definition
a major, MOST ABUNDANT INHIBITORY neurotransmitter
Decreased GABA would increase ANXIETY
Decreased GABA associated with DEPRESSION
Site of action of benzodiazepines, alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS
depressants
Benzodiazepines are used to bind with GABA receptors to potentiate
calming effects of GABA
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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric
Gabapentin (neurontin)
acid)
Both c and d Dopamine (DA)
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What Labs should you do with Valproate (Depakote)?
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Modulation of the phosphoinositol
Serum LFT levels
pathway
Lithium level, electrolytes, Creatinine,
BUN, CBC, Pregnancy test, TSH, and Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)
thyroid panel
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Definition
Decrease opioid neuropeptides, Decrease Dopamine
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Lurasidone (Latuda) Psychosis
WGU D345 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Psychiatric. Mental Health
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WGU D345 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Psychiatric. Mental Health
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747 Correct terms
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Term
What is a unique side effect that SNRI antidepressant medications can
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Retinal sediment deposits in the eye
heart rate
,9/3/25, 9:18 AM Psychopharmacology for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health
Not recommended for obstetrical
Discontinue the antipsychotic
and postpartum perioperative pain
medication.
control
Don't know?
2 of 747
Term
What is Lamotrigine used for in bipolar disorder?
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Maintenance treatment, not for
Management of manic episodes
acute mania
Immediate relief of symptoms Acute treatment, not for maintenance
Don't know?
3 of 747
Term
What causes antiadrenergic side effects in TCAs?
,9/3/25, 9:18 AM Psychopharmacology for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health
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Alpha 1 receptor blockade. Minimal sexual side effects
Atypical Antipsychotics Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
Don't know?
4 of 747
Definition
a major, MOST ABUNDANT INHIBITORY neurotransmitter
Decreased GABA would increase ANXIETY
Decreased GABA associated with DEPRESSION
Site of action of benzodiazepines, alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS
depressants
Benzodiazepines are used to bind with GABA receptors to potentiate
calming effects of GABA
Give this one a go later!
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric
Gabapentin (neurontin)
acid)
Both c and d Dopamine (DA)
Don't know?
, 9/3/25, 9:18 AM Psychopharmacology for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health
5 of 747
Term
What Labs should you do with Valproate (Depakote)?
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Modulation of the phosphoinositol
Serum LFT levels
pathway
Lithium level, electrolytes, Creatinine,
BUN, CBC, Pregnancy test, TSH, and Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)
thyroid panel
Don't know?
6 of 747
Definition
Decrease opioid neuropeptides, Decrease Dopamine
Give this one a go later!
Lurasidone (Latuda) Psychosis
