Behavioural

Question 1

What side effect is seen in approx 5% of patients on lithium therapy?

Answer 1

Hypothyroidism

Question 2

What therapy is often used in cases of CFS?

Answer 2

Family based CBT

Question 2

What tests should be done prior to initiation of lithium therapy?

Answer 2

ECG
TFTs
Kidney function

Question 2

What is the first line treatment used in Tourette Syndrome?

Answer 2

Habit reversal training

Question 3

What treatment for ADHD has the highest evidence basis?

Answer 3

Stimulant medication

Question 4

How should lithium levels be monitored when the drug is initiated?

Answer 4

Level checked every 5-7 days until therapeutic level reached
Once stable level checked every 3-6months and TFTs and U&Es checked every 6 months

Question 4

How is rapid-eye-movement sleep behaviour disorder characterised?

Answer 4

Acting out of dreams which are vivid, intense and violent
Typically in early part of sleep

Question 5

What is the recommended treatment for a first episode of psychosis?

Answer 5

Oral antipsychotic medication
Psychological interventions e.g. family/individual CBT

Question 5

Which part of the brain conveys information about the light-dark cycle and controls melatonin?

Answer 5

Pineal gland