22 November

Question 1

What is benzydamine?

Answer 1

An antiinflammatory drug sometimes used for mouth ulcers

Question 2

What does DBT stand for?

Answer 2

Dialectical behaviour therapy

Question 3

What is Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)?

Answer 3

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behaviour therapy or talking therapy. It is designed for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or who have difficulties controlling their emotions.

Question 4

What does cPTSD stand for?

Answer 4

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 5

What is complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD)?

Answer 5

A condition where you experience some symptoms of PTSD along with some additional symptoms, such as difficulty controlling your emotions, feeling very angry or distrustful towards the world.

Question 6

What is conversion disorder?

Answer 6

Conversion disorder is a mental condition in which a person has blindness, paralysis, or other nervous system (neurologic) symptoms that cannot be explained by medical evaluation

Question 7

What is endometriosis?

Answer 7

A disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus.

Question 8

What is aripiprazole PBS-listed for?

Answer 8

Schizophrenia only

Question 9

What is avoidant personality disorder?

Answer 9

People with avoidant personality disorder have chronic feelings of inadequacy and are highly sensitive to being negatively judged by others.

Question 10

What is haemochromatosis?

Answer 10

Haemochromatosis is a genetic iron overload condition.

Question 11

What does haematocrit measure?

Answer 11

The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.

Question 12

What is the mechanism of action of pizotifen?

Answer 12

5HT2 antagonist with antihistaminic and weak anticholinergic properties.

Question 13

What are the indications of pizotifen?

Answer 13

Prevention of recurrent migraine or cluster headache

Question 14

What are 8 symptoms of serotonin toxicity?

Answer 14

1. Agitation or restlessness.
2. Insomnia.
3. Confusion.
4. Rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.
5. Dilated pupils.
6. Loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles.
7. High blood pressure.
8. Muscle rigidity.

Question 15

What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

Answer 15

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. ECT seems to cause changes in brain chemistry that can quickly reverse symptoms of certain mental health conditions.

Question 16

What does IHBSS stand for?

Answer 16

Intensive Home Based Support Services

Question 17

What must you always consider when monitoring neutrophils?

Answer 17

Neutrophils adhere to the walls of the blood vessels and thus follow a diurnal fluctuation in their levels. Levels will naturally be lower in the morning than later in the day.

Question 18

What is the Guardianship and Administration Act 1993 (section 32)?

Answer 18

Under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1993 (section 32) a guardian can seek extra powers from the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to authorise the use of restrictive practices, to enforce treatment and/or accommodation, that is to prevent the person from leaving

Question 19

What are 3 indications of benzatropine?

Answer 19

1. Parkinson’s disease
2. Drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders (except tardive dyskinesia)
3. Acute dystonic reaction

Question 20

What is benzatropine also known as?

Answer 20

Benztropine

Question 21

What is the drug class of benzatropine?

Answer 21

Anticholinergics

Question 22

What is the role of medical management of atrial flutter?

Answer 22

Atrial flutter is managed medically in the same manner as atrial fibrillation.

Question 23

What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergics?

Answer 23

Block muscarinic actions of acetylcholine. Structural variation within the class confers some differences in site of action and adverse effects. Tertiary amines act centrally and peripherally and have the full range of adverse effects, including antinicotinic action at higher doses. Quaternary amines are less active orally and tend to have fewer CNS effects.

Question 24

What are 6 anticholinergic/antimuscarinic effects?

Answer 24

1. Reduction of relative excess of cholinergic activity that accompanies dopamine deficiency in Parkinson’s disease
2. Reduction of salivation and gastric secretions; inhibition of intestinal motility
3. Reduction of bladder muscle contractility and increase in bladder capacity
4. Tachycardia
5. Mydriasis and cycloplegia
6. Bronchodilation and decrease in bronchial secretions.