22 November 2022 Flashcards
What is benzydamine?
An antiinflammatory drug sometimes used for mouth ulcers
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical behaviour therapy
What is Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)?
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.
What does cPTSD stand for?
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder
What is complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD)?
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.
What is conversion disorder?
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
What is endometriosis?
A disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus.
What is aripiprazole PBS-listed for?
Schizophrenia only
What is avoidant personality disorder?
People with avoidant personality disorder have chronic feelings of inadequacy and are highly sensitive to being negatively judged by others.
What is haemochromatosis?
Haemochromatosis is a genetic iron overload condition.
What does haematocrit measure?
The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.
What is the mechanism of action of pizotifen?
5HT2 antagonist with antihistaminic and weak anticholinergic properties.
What are the indications of pizotifen?
Prevention of recurrent migraine or cluster headache
What are 8 symptoms of serotonin toxicity?
- Agitation or restlessness.
- Insomnia.
- Confusion.
- Rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.
- Dilated pupils.
- Loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles.
- High blood pressure.
- Muscle rigidity.
What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
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.
What does IHBSS stand for?
Intensive Home Based Support Services
What must you always consider when monitoring neutrophils?
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.
What is the Guardianship and Administration Act 1993 (section 32)?
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
What are 3 indications of benzatropine?
- Parkinson’s disease
- Drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders (except tardive dyskinesia)
- Acute dystonic reaction
What is benzatropine also known as?
Benztropine
What is the drug class of benzatropine?
Anticholinergics
What is the role of medical management of atrial flutter?
Atrial flutter is managed medically in the same manner as atrial fibrillation.
What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergics?
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.
What are 6 anticholinergic/antimuscarinic effects?
- Reduction of relative excess of cholinergic activity that accompanies dopamine deficiency in Parkinson’s disease
- Reduction of salivation and gastric secretions; inhibition of intestinal motility
- Reduction of bladder muscle contractility and increase in bladder capacity
- Tachycardia
- Mydriasis and cycloplegia
- Bronchodilation and decrease in bronchial secretions.
