45 Questions
How much does it cost to file an affidavit for civil commitment?
$150
T/F: Under mississippi law, an attorney is required to file the affidavit for civil commitment
False
T/F: If more examination is recommend after the pre-evaluation screening, the patient only has to be seen by a single doctor
False
If more examination is recommend after the pre-evaluation screening, the patient will be examined within ___ hours?
48
In a civil commitment, If the appointed examiners find no need for treatment, when will the case be seen for a hearing?
It doesn't need a hearing
T/F: If the patient is determined to need treatment after being evaluated, the trial must be held within 2-4 days
False
If a judge order civil commitment, where can the patient NOT be sent
The County jail
Which of these does a treatment plan for a civilly committed patient NOT include
A discharge date
The court will maintain jurisdiction over persons committed to both inpatient and outpatient programs for ____ after their completion of the treatment program
1 year
T/F: Haloperidol or second-generation antipsychotics used to prevent or treat delirium decrease length of stay in hospital for patients with delirium
False
Second-generation antipsychotics may decrease delirium incidence in ____ patients, but this evidence is limited and requires more study
Post-operative
Which patients are not at a higher risk for deleirum?
Pediatric
_____ is responsible for up to 39% of delirium cases
Polypharmacy
Which PO option has the shortest onset?
Asenapine
Which PO option has the longest half life
Apriprazole
Which anti psychotic does NOT have a long acting injectable?
Quetpaine
Match dopamine pathway with effect
Mesocoritcal = Da hypoactivity: negative and cognitive & affective symptoms Mesolimbic = Increase in DA causes positve symptoms Tuberoinfundibular = Drugs: EPS and TD side effects Nigrostratial = Drugs: hyperprolactemia
What is treated by dantrolene and bromocriptine?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
MS Rules of Criminal Procedure –Rule 12 has to do with which of the following?
Competency to Stand Trial
T/F: § 41-21-67 has to do with civil commitment
False
Which atypical antipsychotic must be taken with at least a 500 kcal meal to work effectively?
Ziprasidone
Which atypical antipsychotic has a tablet with an embedded sensor?
Aripiprazole
What is the recommended timing for offering clozapine?
After other options have failed
Which atypical antipsychotic has the worst impact on metabolic syndrome?
Olanzapine
Which long-acting injectable antipsychotic is NOT given every four weeks?
Invega Trinza
Which is true about the administration of the atypical antipsychotic lurasidone?
Take with at least 350 kcal of food
Which of the following should be checked at every visit after starting atypical antipsychotics?
Blood pressure
When can neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) occur during treatment with antipsychotics?
At any point during treatment
How should quetiapine XR (extended-release) be taken in relation to food?
Without food or with a light meal
Which atypical antipsychotics have a mechanism of action that is a dopamine and partial serotonin agonist?
Aripiprazole, brexpiprazole, cariprazine, and lumateperone
Which antipsychotic long-acting injectable is given every two weeks?
Risperidol Consta
What is the brand name for ziprasidone?
Geodon
What is the black box warning for the atypical antipsychotic Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine)?
Post-injection delirium/sedation syndrome
What is the mechanism of action of pimavanserin?
Inverse agonist and antagonist at 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors
What is the black box warning for pimavanserin?
Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
What are the common adverse effects of the medication Igalmi?
Drowsiness, dry mouth, hypotension
What is the mechanism of action of the olanzapine/samidorphan combination?
Mu-opioid receptor antagonist
What is a benefit of ziprasidone compared to other atypical antipsychotics?
Lower risk of metabolic syndrome
Which is NOT a contraindication for Austedo?
Familial short QT syndrome
A patient is suffering from dystonia after starting antipsychotics. Which of these is a possible treatment option?
Benzotropine
Which is long term effect of hyperprolactemia?
Estrogen and Testosterone deficiency
Which Long acting antipsychotic injectable does NOT require oral overlap?
Zyprexa Relprevv
Which of these is has a PO and NON-PO option for acute agitation
Olanzapine
Which of these benzos is preferred for acute agitation?
None of these are preferred
T/F: First generation antipsychoitcs are the preferred treatment of agitation during alcohol withdrawal
False
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