Board Vitals Psychiatry Flashcards
Is relapse of depression common after discontinuation of pharmacotherapy?
No
Do benefits of psychotherapy for depression persist after discontinuation?
Yes
What is the heart rate in patients with anorexia nervosa?
Bradycardia (< 60/min)
When feeding is started in a bradycardic anorexia nervosa patient, her heart rate returns to normal.
What is the next step?
Evaluation for refeeding syndrome and impending cardiac compromise (relative tachycardia).
What is the first electrolyte abnormality in anorexia nervosa patients with refeeding syndrome?
Hypophosphatemia
If patients with anorexia nervosa are in danger of developing refeeding syndrome then what should you do?
Reduce the calorie intake
What heart rate is concerning for refeeding syndrome with heart failure in anorexia nervosa patients?
> 70 beats/min
What is the minimum criteria to diagnose bipolar type II disorder?
- One hypomanic episode
- Depressive episode
What is the minimum criteria to diagnose bipolar type I disorder?
- One manic episode
- Depressive episode
An illness in Mexican, Central and South American cultures where it is believed that a frightening event can cause one’s soul to leave one’s body. Symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.
Terminology?
Susto
Entity in Southeast Asia characterized by symptoms of anxiety and depression occurring in the setting of somatic complaints attributed to semen loss.
Terminology?
Dhat syndrome
Belief that illness occurs because of destiny.
Terminology?
Fatalismo
Ongoing illness caused by challenging life circumstances, including depression, anxiety and somatoform features.
Terminology?
Nervios
Belief that illness is a result of long-term social struggle.
Terminology?
Coraje
What are residential services for psychiatric patients or those with substance abuse disorders?
Community-based treatments like halfway houses
What is the first line management for opioid use disorder?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Which opioid antagonist can prevent the effects of opioid intoxication, thereby reinforcing abstinence?
Naltrexone
Which drug is an acetyaldehyde dehydrogenase that is used to manage alcohol use disorder?
Disulfiram
Which drug is an acetaldehyde dehydrogenase that is used to manage alcohol use disorder?
Disulfiram
Which opioid antagonist is used to rapidly treat acute opioid overdose and should not be used to manage chronic opioid use disorder?
Naloxone
What is the mechanism of action of buprenorphine?
Partial mu-opioid agonist
Does disulfiram reduce alcohol cravings?
No