Day 2 - Psych2 Quiz Flashcards
S/sx unique to PCP intoxication (distinguish from LSD)
Both have hallucinations; PCP - agitation, aggression
19 yo slender female p/w recent loss, found to have erythema of nasal turbinates and septum. Cause of weight loss?
Cocaine (perforated/damage to nasal septum)
Downside of adding bupropion to nicotine replacement in smoking cessation effort
Increase risk of severe HTN (more frequent monitoring of bp required)
Alcoholic withdrawal drug of choice
Benzodiazepines, long-acting (like Chlordiazepoxide), taper down
Tourette’s syndrome tx
Fluphenazine, pimozide, or tetrabenazine
Somatiform disorder - unexplained pain
Pain disorder
Somatiform disorder - convinced body anatomy is abnormal
Body dysmorphic disorder
Somatiform disorder - unexplained loss of sensory or motor fx
Conversion disorder
Somatiform disorder - unwavering belief of having disease despite medical reassurance
Hypochondriasis
Somatiform disorder -Unexplained complaints in multiple organ systems
Somatization disorder
Somatiform disorder - False belief of being pregnant
Pseudocyesis
Childhood psychiatric disorder - females only, loss of previously acquired language or motor skills
Rett’s disorder
Childhood psychiatric disorder - Impairment in social interactions/communication
Autism
Childhood psychiatric disorder - impairment in social interaction but no language delay
Asperger’s disorder
Childhood psychiatric disorder - Stereotyped hand movement
Rett disorder