Behavioral Health / Psych Flashcards
MOA of THC
Partial agonist of cannabinoid 1 and cannabinoid 2 receptors
Mania mnemonic
DIGFAST Distractibility Impulsivity Grandiosity Flight of ideas Activities (psychomotor agitation) Sleep (decreased) Talkativeness, pressured speech
Question to always ask if patient presents with major depression
any hx of mania
- bipolar more likely to present for help when depressed, during mania feel “well”
MC symptoms associated with bulimia
- fatigue
- abd pain
- bloating
- constipation
- irregular menses
- tachycardia
- reduced BP
- dry skin
- parotid gland enlargement
- dental caries
- renal enamel erosion
Bulimia
- what lab value is usually increased?
amylase: hypersecretion from salivary glands
Bulimia
- electrolyte imbalances
- hypocalcemia
- hypomagnesemia
- hypokalemia
- vomiting
Bulimia
- Time requirement for dx
1 episode of binge eating with inappropriate compensatory behavior per week for min 3 months
Anorexia
- cardiovascular effects
- myocardial atrophy
- MV prolapse
- pericardial effusion
- bradycardia
- dysrhythmia
- etc
Anorexia
- Renal/electrolyte changes
- dec GFR
- renal calculi
- dehydration
- hypokalemia
- hypomg
Anorexia
- lipid panel changes
increased total cholesterol
- dt increased protection of cardio protective HDL
Anorexia
- treatment
behavioral therapy
What is a barrier to treatment in pts with paranoid personality disorder
fragile self-concept = pt misinterprets phrases used by therapist as personal threats…
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- treatment
- psychotherapy
- Working Alliance Inventory: useful tool to determine goals for treatment
- med treatment not recommended (unlike in OCD)
Panic disorder
- RF
- genetic
- childhood trauma
- stressful life experiences
- childhood exposure to abuse
- childhood smoking
Lithium
- overview
- indications
- MoA (4)
- mood stabilizer
- bipolar I, depression
- inhibits dopamine receptors
- inhibits NMDA receptors
- promotes GABA (reducing dopamine and glutamine)
- increases brain-derived neurotropic factor (neuroprotective)
Refeeding syndrome
- overview
- timing
- fatal fluid/electrolyte shift secondary to nutritional rehab
- usu during first two weeks of supplementation
Refeeding syndrome
- process
- starvation = depleted phosphate
- feed > insulin release > cellular uptake of phosphate > low serum phosphate levels > myocardial dysfunction and respiratory failure
- can also cause volume overload from increased renal Na retention
Refeeding syndrome
- three electrolyte abnl
- hypophosphatemia
- hypomg
- hypokalemia
Conduct Disorder
- overview
repetitive behaviors that violate societal norms and others’ basic rights.
- serious physical aggressions
- Exhibit little guilt/remorse
Conduct Disorder
- RF
- Unstable home env
- hx of child abuse/neglect
Conduct disorder
- mgmt
- provide consistent boundaries
- positive reinforcement for good behavior
- Family counseling
- meds: methylphenidate
Conduct Disorder
- pharm mgmt
- stimulants: methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine
- +/- antidepressants, lithium
Conduct Disorder
- what other psych condition is often comorbid
ADHD
*ADHD also frequently comorbid with ODD
Phobia
- nonpharm mgmt
- CBT
- Desensitization
- Breathing techniques
- exposure therapy
Phobia
- pharm mgmt
initial: benzos such as lorazepam
Social anxiety disorder
- pharm mgmt
- SSRIs: paroxetine, sertraline
- SNRI: venlafaxine
Schizoid personality disorder
- mgmt
- psychotherapy
- rarely respond to pharm
Schizoid personality disorder
- overview
enduring pattern of behavior with four of the following symptoms:
- no desire for close relationships
- no desire for sexual intimacy
- preference for solitary activities
- anhedonia,
- flattened affect or emotional detachment
- no close friends or confidantes apart from first-degree relatives
- no regard for praise or criticism
- ** NO sx of psychosis (like schizophrenia)
Illness Anxiety Disorder
- overview
- preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious, undiagnosed illness
- 0-mild somatic sx
- substantial anxiety
Illness Anxiety Disorder
- mgmt
- regular PCP visits
- 1st line: CBT
- 2nd line: other psychotherapy
- 3rd line: antidepressants
DSM V term for alcoholism
Alcohol Use Disorder
- Not alcohol abuse
- mild: 0-3 features
- moderate: 4-5 features
- severe: >5 features
Alcohol Use Disorder features
- recurrent drinking resulting in failure to fulfill obligations
- recurrent drinking in hazardous situations, recurrent drinking despite adverse interpersonal consequences
- evidence of tolerance
- evidence of withdrawal or use of alcohol to avoid withdrawal symptoms
- drinking in larger amounts over longer periods than intended
- alcohol craving
- spending a great deal of time in alcohol-related pursuits
- continued drinking despite knowledge of the problems caused by alcohol
- replacing important activities with drinking.
Medication used in PTSD to decrease nightmares and sleep disturbances
prazosin: alpha-adrenergic blocker
PTSD
- RF
- female
- low socioeconomic status
- young age
- childhood adversity exposure
- intensity of initial reaction to traumatic event
PTSD
- treatment
- CBT: trauma-focused
- Serotonergic antidepressants: mood and cognitive disturbances
- 2nd gen antipsychotics: hyperarousal and re-experience sx
- prazosin for sleep
MDD
- RF for recurrence
- childhood maltreatment of MDD
- prior history of recurrent sx after treatment
- repeated exposure to adversity
- younger age at time of initial sx
- usu occurs in first few months after treatment
MDD
- mneumonic
SIG E CAPS Sleep disturbance Interest (anhedonia) Guilt / worthlessness Energy, lack of concentration Cognition/Concentration reduction Appetite: inc or dec - Psychomotor retardation or aggitation - Suicidality
Screening necessary prior to starting stimulates for ADHD
- complete cardiac evaluation, PE, Fam hx
- bp
- hr
- drug abuse screening
Delusional Disorder
- definition
- 1+ delusions for 1+ months
- persecutory MC
- not schizophrenic / acute psychosis
- functioning not very impaired
- behavior is not bizarre or odd
Delusional Disorder
- mgmt
- antipsychotics: aripiprazole or ziprasidone
Treatment for male with pedophilic disorder
medroxyprogesterone IM: blocks testosterone synthesis and = reduced libido
Antidepressant CI in patients with bulimia
buproprion
Bulimia
- tx
- nutritional rehab
- psychotherapy
- first line meds: SSRI Fluoxetine**
Cannabis detection in urine
- mod to heavy use
- light use
- 1 month
- 1 week
First line med for benzodiazepine withdrawal
diazepam: long-acting benzo
Benzo withdrawal sx
- n/v
- agitation
- tachycardia
- diaphoresis
- tremor
- fever
- insomnia
- anxiety
- restlessness
- delirium
- psychosis
- seizures
- death
OCD
- mgmt
- serotonergic antidepressants
- psychotherapy
Cyclothymic disorder
- def
- hypomania sx but not hypomania and mild depression not major depressive episode
- min 2 year
- never gone more than 2 consecutive months
GAD
- mgmt
- 1st line: CBT + serotonergic antidepressants
- positive problem solving
- muscle relaxation
ODD
- define
- Recurrent pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness
- > 6 months
- 50% comorbid ADHD
ODD
- treatment
- psychotherapy
- parent management therapy: train parents to change behavior which help alter child’s behavior at home
- group therapy for adolescents can be helpful too
Conduct disorder vs. oppositional defiant disorder
CD is complication of untreated ODD, CD is more severe
Solvent inhalation
- three types
- sniffing: fumes that leave a container of a volatile substance
- huffing: enhancing evaporation by inhaling through a soaked rag
- bagging: creating an atmosphere in a bag before inhaling *most potent
Solvent inhalation
- common PE
- erythematous rash around the mouth: contact dermatitis
- Mood swings
- HA
- Facial flushing
- n/v
- anorexia
- unusual body odor/breath
- coughing
- tachycardia
- slurred speech
- chronic neurological changes
Solvent inhalation
- mgmt
- acute: symptom support
- psychiatric care/CBT
Solvent inhalation
- common substances
- gasoline
- cleaners
- paint
- fuels