Behavioural Medicine / Psychiatry

Question 1

Which areas of the brain are responsible for decision making in teenagers?

Answer 1

Pre-frontal cortex last to develop
Rely on amygdala - emotions, impulses, aggression and instinctive behaviour
More dopaminergic areas - sensation seeking

Question 2

Cardinal symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 2

1. Restriction of intake
2. Fear of gaining weight
3. Disturbance of body image

Question 3

Presentation of Refeeding Syndrome

Answer 3

Low phosphate, K+, Mg2+
Delirium
SOB
Paraesthesia
Weakness / fatigue
Peripheral oedema
Seizures
Coma