1B CNS : Psychosis and Mania Flashcards

1
Q
  • the major type of psychosis
  • due to hyperactivity of the mesolimbic-mesocortical pathway
A

Schizophrenia

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Symptoms of schizophrenia

A

POSITIVE SYMPTOMS
NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS
ANXIETY
BIPOLAR DEPRESSION

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3
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POSITIVE SYMPTOMS of Schizophrenia

A

Delusion
Hallucination
Disturbance of thinking
Aggression

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4
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NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS of Schizophrenia

A

Isolation
Apathy/anhedonia
Memory impairment
Intellectual impairment
Speech impairment

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5
Q

match

Diagnosed on
male
female

  • > 12yo-20y
  • 20-30yo
A

male >12yo-20yo, females 20-30yo

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6
Q

Older drugs high affinity for what receptors

A

dopamine D2

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7
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newer antipsychotic drugs greater affinity for what receptors

A

serotonin 5-HT2

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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

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9
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Current therapeutic practice in treatment bipolar disorder

A
  1. Lithium
  2. Anti seizure drugs (LMT, CBZ, VPA,etc)
  3. Anti psychotic drugs (new)
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