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Question 1

Chemical name for Ritalin

Answer 1

Methlyphenidate

Question 2

Prozac is known as what in Australia

Answer 2

Lovan (Fluoxetine)

Question 3

Zoloft’s chemical name

Answer 3

Sertraline

Question 4

SSRI’s

Question 5

2 benzodiazepines

Answer 5

Valium and Xanax

Question 6

what happens when you suddenly stop using benzo’s

Answer 6

withdrawal symptoms
eg. sleep disturbance, irritability, increased tension and anxiety, panic attacks, hand tremor, sweating, difficulty in concentration, dry wretching and nausea, some weight loss, palpitations, headache

Question 7

Antipsychotic sometimes used for kids with ASD if they are aggressive and those with dementia

Answer 7

Risperidone

Question 8

transference is

Answer 8

the clients feelings in relation to their therapist

Question 9

Countertransference is

Answer 9

the clinicians feelings when working with the client based on the therapists own early relationships

Question 10

Pharmacokinetic means

Answer 10

what the body does to the drug
to metabolise , absorb, distribution of the drug et. explains why each person taking the same drug and dose may respond differently

Question 11

Pharmacodynamic means

Answer 11

what the drug does to the body
effects of the drug in the body

Question 12

for treating depression should you start treating the thoughts, feelings or behaviours first

Answer 12

behaviours first then cognition

Question 13

if qn doesn’t specify a modality ALWAYS assume CBT
3 simple steps for CBT delivery qns

Answer 13

after assessment, formulation and treatment plan
1. provide psychoed, manage client expectations and orient to treatment (eg. session numbers, homework etc.)
2. focused interventions (thought challenging, cog restructuring, behavioural interventions, exposure etc)
3. termination and relapse prevention

Question 14

PTSD can only be diagnosed how long after the traumatic event?

Answer 14

1 month after traumatic event

Question 15

For PMR to be most effective which size muscle groups should you start with?

Answer 15

small first eg. toes

Question 16

what are the 3 steps to stress inoculation therapy ?

Answer 16

1. case conceptualisation (identify stressor, how they respond and internal dialogue)
2. skill aquisition and rehearsal (to manage stress)
3. application and follow through