1B CNS : Psychosis and Mania Flashcards
1
Q
- the major type of psychosis
- due to hyperactivity of the mesolimbic-mesocortical pathway
A
Schizophrenia
2
Q
Symptoms of schizophrenia
A
POSITIVE SYMPTOMS
NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS
ANXIETY
BIPOLAR DEPRESSION
3
Q
POSITIVE SYMPTOMS of Schizophrenia
A
Delusion
Hallucination
Disturbance of thinking
Aggression
4
Q
NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS of Schizophrenia
A
Isolation
Apathy/anhedonia
Memory impairment
Intellectual impairment
Speech impairment
5
Q
match
Diagnosed on
male
female
- > 12yo-20y
- 20-30yo
A
male >12yo-20yo, females 20-30yo
6
Q
Older drugs high affinity for what receptors
A
dopamine D2
7
Q
newer antipsychotic drugs greater affinity for what receptors
A
serotonin 5-HT2
8
Q
SATA:
Statements that are true
- Antipsychotics ameliorate symptoms
- Prolonged therapy is usual
- severe toxicity in some patients especially with older antipsychotics
- Newer antipsychotics preferred due to better side effect profile
A
ALL ARE TRUE
9
Q
Current therapeutic practice in treatment bipolar disorder
A
- Lithium
- Anti seizure drugs (LMT, CBZ, VPA,etc)
- Anti psychotic drugs (new)