Pmhnp Tessy Study Guide Graded A+

On Interferon and Lexapro {Ans: Interferon can cause depression, increase Lexapro}What medication can alter absorption of antipsychotics? {Ans: }Medication for NMS? {Ans: Dantrolene and bromocriptine}What to check in terms of depakote in young girl {Ans: check HCG, blackbox for pregnancy, can cause spinal bifida-tetrogenic, also check LFTs, CBC}Labs for rheumatoid arthritis {Ans: . ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate elevation. Synovial fluid analysis. X ray of joints. Rheumatoid factor titer, CRP, Hgb}ventral tegmental area (VTA) {Ans: midbrain structure where dopamine is produced: associated with mood, reward, and addiction}