Deck 6: Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Question 1

SSRIs and MAOIs offer the best results for patients with social fears.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Thyroid conditions may worsen one's anxiety.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Alcohol also binds at the chloride ion channel.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

SSRIs such as Prozac and Luvox are used in the treatment of OCD.

Question 5

In treating Social Anxiety Disorder, the best results are achieved with:

A) TCAs
B) Atypical Antipsychotics
C) SSRIs or MAOIs
D) None of these

Question 6

There were four phases of the chloride ion channel presented in the text.

Question 7

Which of the following is approved primarily for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

A) Buspar
B) Ativan
C) Xanax
D) None of these

Question 8

Clonazepam has a longer half life than alprazolam and typically is abused less often.

Question 9

Stimulants such as nicotine and caffeine can worsen one's anxiety states.

Question 10

Atypical antipsychotics may be necessary for agitated PTSD patients.

Question 11

Buspar is typically used in the treatment of Panic Disorder.

Question 12

Approximately 5% of the population suffers from OCD.

Question 13

Most patients with Panic Disorder are helped by talk therapy alone.

Question 14

For spot treating specific social phobias like public speaking, one may consider:

A) Buspar
B) Klonopin
C) Prozac
D) Inderol

Question 15

When treating OCD, we typically consider ________ doses of SSRIs.

A) Lower
B) Same as depression
C) Higher
D) Not used in OCD

Question 16

Sleep aids should generally not be used for more than two-three weeks.
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Question 17

All of the following EXCEPT ______ are typically used to treat PTSD symptoms.

A) SSRIs
B) Effexor
C) Mood stabilizers
D) Stimulants

Question 18

Typical withdrawal from benzos takes about three weeks.

Question 19

Alpha and beta blockers may be used in the treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder.

Question 20

Panic can be triggered in Panic Disorder patients by injecting CCK.

Question 21

Which longer acting benzo is less likely to be abused by clients with anxiety?

A) Ativan
B) Xanax
C) Klonopin
D) Tranxene

Question 22

All of the following except _______ would be appropriate for a patient with GAD symptoms.

A) Effexor
B) Pristiq
C) Buspar
D) Wellbutrin

Question 23

A panic patient feels relaxed when the chloride ion channels ________.

A) Hypopolarize
B) Dipolarize
C) Hyperpolarize
D) All of the above

Question 24

For patients with mild and occasional insomnia, who prefer a quick "home remedy," which of the following could be used safely?

A) Klonopin
B) Buspar
C) barbiturates
D) benadryl

Question 25

The four "Bs" in treating anxiety disorders stand for:

A) benzos, booze, Buspar and bupropion.
B) Bipolars, benzos, barbiturates and bennies.
C) benzos, barbiturates, Buspar and Beta-blockers.
D) benzos, booze, babes, and Bipolars.

Question 26

For OCD patients with severe agitation or racing thoughts _______ may be added to their other medications (SSRIs).

A) Antipsychotics
B) MAOIs
C) Another SSRI
D) none of these

Question 27

Which of the following sleep medications has not been shown to be habit-forming?

A) Ambien
B) Sonata
C) Restoril
D) Rozerem