Diagnoses - Part 2 of 4 Flashcards
LFT after 8 weeks is required in pts with alcohol dependence treated:
NALTREXONE AND DISULFIRAM
25 y/o pt has been Dx w/ ETOH dependence. Pt has neither had ETOH to drink nor met any of the criteria for alcohol dependence in the past 6 months. What remission specifiers would apply to the Dx of ETOH dependence?
EARLY FULL REMISSION
Individuals who consume ETOH at night usually develop:
DECREASED SLEEP LATENCY
In comparison to men, women who abuse ETOH are more likely to also have…
AXIS I DIAGNOSIS
An idiosyncratic, physiologic rxn to EtOH including rash, nausea, tachycardia, and hypotension occurs in what ethnic group?
ASIANS
Alcohol abuse in men commonly assoc w what comorbid mental D/O
ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY
Priority of treatment: Marital problems, Depression, vs. Alcoholism.
ALCOHOLISM DETOX AND ABSTINENCE
Typical duration for alcohol detox using benzodiazepine withdrawal?
3 TO 5 DAYS
The role of the sponsor in AA characterized by:
AN AA MEMBER WHO PROVIDES 1:1 GUIDANCE IN WORKING THE AA PROGRAM.
84 y/o pt w hx of chronic alcoholism & amnesia will need, in addition to abstinence, the following intervention to prevent a progression to alcohol-related dementia:
ENSURING A GOOD NUTRITIOUS DIET
55 y/o pt presents for detox after alcohol binge. Pt reports “mild liver disease.” Labs reveal ALT is 80 and AST 70. What would be the preferred agent for detox?
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
Naltrexone is classified as? (Mechanism of action)
OPIATE ANTAGONIST
42yr old pt eval for depression, drinks 3 drinks/night, >3 on weekends, pt reports readiness to quit as “3/10”, what is the most helpful response for motivational interviewing?
WHY A 3 AND NOT A 0
Substantially increase rate of sustained abstinence a/w Disulfiram use?
INVOLVE PATIENTS PARTNER IN MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Psychotherapy for alcoholism that targets pt ambivalence
MOTIVATIONAL-ENHANCEMENT THERAPY
Which of the following should lead a psychiatrist to be concerned about benzodiazepine abuse or dependence?
HISTORY OF ABUSE OF OTHER DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
Phenobarbital tolerance test is helpful in detox from what?
BENZODIAZEPINES
A nurse w/ 24 hr hx of anxiety and insomnia has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Dx?
LORAZEPAM WITHDRAWAL
A benzodiazepine reliably absorbed when administered PO or IM:
LORAZEPAM
25 y/o presents to ED c/o chest pain, SOB, and anxiety but appears NAD and calmly answers questions. Pt reports h/o panic attacks, requesting alprazolam by name, and reports “I usually need a prescription for at least 2mg 4x per day to get relief”. When asked to describe 1st panic attack, pt states, “I can’t remember when they started or the frequency”. Which d/o is likely present?
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
What is the mu opioid partial agonist approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with opioid dependence? Administered sublingually: (3x)
BUPRENORPHINE
What drug is used to treat autonomic sxs associated with heroin withdrawal? (3x)
CLONIDINE
Pt who became addicted to codeine has a long h/o multiple relapses. Pt has completed a 2 wks detox and 2 wks following that, is about to start a court mandated maintenance on naltrexone. Prior to starting the maintenance therapy, psychiatrist should check for residual physical dependence by administering what? (2x)
NALOXONE
What term best describes buprenorphine’s action at the mu opioid receptor? (2x)
PARTIAL AGONIST
Withdrawal symptoms in chronic heroin users peak after what period of time (x2)
36 HOURS
opioid dependent offenders remain drug free with this intervention
METHADONE MAINTENANCE WHILE IN PRISON
What is reason that opioid antagonist naloxone can be co-administered with buprenorphine sublingually with no adverse effect?
POOR SUBLINGUAL ABSORPTION OF NALOXONE
Needle exchange is an example of what type of reduction strategies?
HARM
Miosis due to OD on:
HEROIN
Use of levomethadyl acetate hydrochloride (LAAM) for management of pt w/ opioid dependence allows for:
ELIMINATION OF NEED TO TAKE HOME DOSES
What is the advantage of buprenorphine compared to methadone taper in detoxification from opiate dependence?
LESS RISK OF RESPIRATORY SUPPRESSION
Opioid NOT detected in standard UDS:
FENTANYL
Pt in the ED is in withdrawal from a substance. Symptoms include muscle aches, lacrimation, yawning, and diarrhea. What substance withdrawn?
HEROIN
Lab to get prior to starting naltrexone
LFT’s
Chronic rx opioid use affects which hormone?
TESTOSTERONE
Healthcare professional has seizure as a result of drug addiction, seizure is not from withdrawal. What substance are they using?
MEPERIDINE
Which of the following produces best outcome in terms of drug consumption and criminal behavior for heroin-dependents?
MAINTAINING OF METHADONE
35 y/o pt with hx of opioid and alcohol dependence presents to the emergency department complaining of tremulousness, anxiety, nausea and vomiting. Used large amounts of heroin and alcohol the day prior. Initial preferred medication for opioid withdrawal?
METHADONE
Example of a harm reduction technique used in people with opioid dependence:
NEEDLE EXCHANGE
How should buprenorphine and the buprenorphine/naloxone combo be administered?
SUBLINGUALLY
15 y/o pt is found unresponsive by parents after pt returns from a party, friend confirms pt used heroin. What are signs?
PUPILLARY CONSTRICTION
Naltrexone prevents relapse of opioid dependency most effectively in which group?
PHYSICIANS
Check for residual physical dependence of opiates by administering:
NALOXONE
Patient in sustained opioid remission is now 10wk pregnant, how to manage?
CONTINUE METHADONE CURRENT DOSE
What med is not used in tx of opioid maintenance and relapse prevention?
BUPROPION (NALTREXONE, METHADONE, BUPRENORPHINE AND CLONIDINE ARE USED)
26yo presents to ED due to PMR, slurred speech, constricted pupils. Intoxicated with…?
OPIOIDS
Contraindication to the use of clonidine in managing opiate withdrawal:
AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY
In long-term opioid therapy for management of chronic pain, the sign most indicative of addiction is?
ADMINISTRATION BY NON-PRESCRIBED ROUTES
22 y/o heroin dependent female discovers she is pregnant and wants to detox. What way would you recommend? (4x)
METHADONE MAINTENANCE UNTIL DELIVERY THEN DETOXIFICATION
What avg dose range of methadone yields best results in decreasing illicit use? (3x)
60-100MG
Pt in methadone tx earns number of take-home doses based on compliance with attendance and participation in groups. What kind of intervention is this? (2x)
CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT
Pregnant pt dependent on heroin presents for treatment, wants to do what’s best for baby. What is safest treatment for both mother and unborn baby? (2x)
METHADONE MAINTENANCE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PREGNANCY
Med that has potential to decrease methadone blood level: (2x)
CARBAMAZEPINE
C&L psychiatrist sees a 20 y/o pt with cancer pain on methadone maintenance program. The staff feels that the pt’s request for additional narcotics represent drug-seeking behavior. Most appropriate recommendation: (2x)
THE PT SHOULD BE GIVEN MORE OPIOID MEDICATION TO ACHIEVE ADEQUATE PAIN CONTROL BECAUSE OF THE PT’S TOLERANCE.
Federal eligibility requirements for maintenance treatment with methadone specify that an individual must have been dependent on opioids for at least what length of time?
1 YEAR
35 yo pt stabilized on methadone maintenance tx 5 yrs is BIB family to ED bc pt is lethargic/confused. During assessment pt becomes obtunded/resp depression. Family reports pt recently began new med. Which med is likely responsible?
CARBAMAZEPINE
Adol attends a “pharm party”, takes 2 methadone tabs, later found to have decreased respirations and is rushed to the ED. Which med could cause an interaction which could cause this response?
SERTRALINE
Factor most predictive of effective methadone Tx
TOTAL DAILY DOSE
Due to its rate of oral absorption, what most enhances the euphoria produced by benzodiazepines with methadone?
DIAZEPAM
What is the lowest dose of methadone that suppresses opioid drug hunger and induces a cross tolerance of illicit opiates?
80-120mg
Methadone prescription in heroin dependence is called what kind of strategy?
HARM REDUCTION
Pt on methadone screen positive for alcohol, achieve abstinence of alcohol by co- administering what with methadone?
DISULFIRAM
Pt on methadone maintenance started taking a reflux drug and now is sedated. What med was recently added?
CIMETIDINE
The first symptom reported by patients with emerging amphetamine psychosis is: (2x)
PARANOID IDEATION
Tachycardia, HTN, excessive perspiration, pupils dilated in college student after attending a party. Drug? (2x)
COCAINE
Tachycardia, dilated pupils, hypervigilance, anger, HTN, psychotic sxs, and chills. UDS shows? (2x)
AMPHETAMINES
Maximum time cocaine metabolites detectable in urine? (2x)
4 DAYS
21-year-old male at ED is agitated, believes computers are flashing messages at him, and says “I need my knife to protect myself.” Which substance on UDS? (2x)
AMPHETAMINES
Which of the following areas of the brain is most associated with the reward effects of cocaine? (2x)
NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS
Phencyclidine induces psychosis by
INHIBITING NMDA-R
Aggressive pt, yelling and assaulting, vomit, HR 135, BP 155/80, T 101F. Utox neg. Suspect bath salts intoxication. tx?
LORAZEPAM
One year after achieving methamphetamine abstinence, these craving will most likely:
DECREASE IN INTENSITY
How many hours after ingestion do amphetamines reach peak levels?
2 HOURS
Formication, agitation, stereotypical oral movements, & paranoia?
STIMULANT INTOXICATION
The immediate phase of amphetamine withdrawal is characterized by dysphoria and anhedonia as well as euphoric recall of drug use and craving for the drug. The anhedonia and dysphoria are usually much improved in which of the following time frames?
2-4 MONTHS
Mechanism responsible for the euphoric effects of methamphetamine:
DOPAMINE RELEASE IN THE NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS
Which of the following is the primary mechanism through which amphetamine secret their stimulant effect?
RELEASE OF CATECHOLAMINES
A substance of abuse with powerful reinforcing effect:
COCAINE
How long after ingestion is amphetamine detectable in urine?
1-2 DAYS
Pt with a long history of substance abuse is admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath. The pt is found to have multiple granulomas in both lungs; a biopsy reveals the presence of talc within the granulomas. Pt most likely abusing what substance?
METHYLPHENIDATE
2 days s/p hospitalization dysphoric, fatigued, hypersomnic, vivid dreams, requesting double portions:
COCAINE
Stimulant-induced craving for drugs of abuse is most frequently mediated by which neurochemicals?
GLUTAMATE
32 y/o pt w cocaine dependence prescribed desipramine by another MD for withdrawal- assoc depression. Psychiatrist should warn pt of what adverse effects that might result from an interaction between desipramine and cocaine?
HYPERTENSION
Pt reports the continuing suspicion that the spouse is committing adultery, but acknowledges the possibility of being wrong since there is no evidence to support the pt’s belief: (3x)
OVERVALUED IDEA
Patient reports that an identical-appearing impostor has replaced his father. What is the name of this delusion? (2x)
CAPGRAS SYNDROME
Appropriate response when pt describes paranoid delusions
ACKNOWLEDGE THE PATIENT’S EMOTIONAL REACTION TO DELUSION
80 yo male tells PCP he thinks his wife of 55 years is having an affair, wife and two middle aged children disagree. Pt acknowledges no clear evidence of his belief. Pt is healthy, no psych history, no hallucinations, cognitive testing is normal for age. What is his most likely diagnosis?
DELUSIONAL DISORDER
Length of time criteria for delusional d/o
ONE MONTH
Body dysmorphic d/o vs. Delusional d/o somatic type:
INTENSITY W WHICH PT INSISTS ON PERCEIVED BODY DEFICITS
Complaints of skin infection with insects, negative medical w/u:
DELUSIONAL D/O, SOMATIC TYPE
Normal male, except that he is paranoid about wife cheating on him:
DELUSIONAL D/O
26yo pt thinks his brow bridge is too prominent and looks like a neanderthal. Physician finds brow bridge prominent but WNL. Pt wants plastic surgery consult. What best describes the pt’s belief?
OVERVALUED IDEA
Erotomania refers to which of the following conditions?
DELUSIONS OF A SECRET LOVER
Isolated erotomania is a form of what?
DELUSIONAL D/O
Pts complain of having lost not only possessions, status, and strength, but also heart, blood, and intestine suffer from which of the following syndromes?
COTARD
Pt believes he is the Son of God. This Sx is called:
DELUSION
Immediate intervention in case of a pt with paranoid delusion and idea of reference:
ASKING FOR DETAILS OF PERCEPTION THAT LED TO THIS DISTRESSING DISCOVERY.
20 yo Japanese American patient present of complaining of personal body odor that is offensive to other people. This is most often compared to this DSM diagnosis?
SOCIAL PHOBIA, BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER, DELUSIONAL DISORDER (SOMATIC TYPE)
A patient with somatic delusional disorder refusing to see a psychiatrist but sees a dermatologist regularly. What should the psychiatrist recommend the dermatologist do?
SUGGEST THAT THE DERMATOLOGIST ASK ABOUT DRUG USE
Belief that television is sending you special messages
DELUSION OF REFERENCE
A 20 y/o female patient reports menses stopped 4 months ago and she’s pregnant. Reports morning sickness and vomiting, bigger breasts. Pregnancy test negative, ultrasound negative, still thinks she’s pregnant. What’s the diagnosis
PSEUDOCYESIS
In learned helplessness model, the behavioral deficits in animals exposed to uncontrollable stress is reversed by? (5x)
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
65y/o had MDD but was treated w/ CBT to remission. Usually has 1 glass of wine w/ dinner. Same level of drinking for many years. Family h/o dementia in both parents. Advice? (3x)
CONTINUE THE ALCOHOL AS LONG AS THE PATTERN OF USE DOES NOT CHANGE
Which d/o is treated w/ light therapy? (3x)
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
WHO study in 1990, what is the 2nd worldwide leading source of years of healthy life lost to premature death/disability (#1 is ischemic heart disease): (x2)
UNIPOLAR MAJOR DEPRESSION
79y/o asks for eval for STD. Upset and guilty about an affair. Spouse says affair happened many years ago. Pt is sad but not confused. Dx? (2x)
MAJOR DEPRESSION WITH PSYCHOSIS
Which depressive symptom is a melancholic feature specifier in DSM-IV? (2x)
LACK OF PLEASURE
60 y/o w/ depressive syndrome has memory problems. Incorrect on date, messes up serial sevens, spells backwards, but slowly. After 4 wks of trazodone, both mood and cognition are improved. Dx? (2x)
PSEUDODEMENTIA
Depression increases risk of mortality from what disease? (2x)
ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE
50 y/o PT w/ depression believes that he is responsible for the destruction of the world. This is an example of: (2x)
MOOD-CONGRUENT DELUSION
Depression, according to Beck’s model is a manifestation of: (2x)
DISTORTED NEGATIVE THOUGHTS (COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS)
Which of the following characteristics is considered particularly likely to be found in patients with MDD with atypical features? (2x)
INTERPERSONAL REJECTION SENSITIVITY
34 y/o F presents “unable to reach her potential” w mood switches frequently (day to day, sometimes within one day) from mildly to moderately. Depressed to happy in the morning. No episodes meeting criteria for mania. Hx suggests most likely Dx? (2x)
CYCLOTHYMIC DISORDER
Melancholia is characterized as (2x):
ANHEDONIA
Patient with depression on admission. Which risk factor suggests need for maintenance psychotherapy? (2X)
3 OR MORE EPISODES OF DEPRESSION IN A LIFETIME
21 y/o F hospitalized for excessive bleeding following elective first trimester abortion. Pt reports having anxiety about bleeding, but is relieved about abortion. Pt reports that baby’s father is abusive but does not want to leave him. What is the strongest predictor of depression? (3x)
HX OF PRE-PREGNANCY DEPRESSION
In cancer patients, what should you use to treat sub-threshold depression sx?
START AN SSRI
Screen for depression in primary care setting?
PHQ
Average # of yrs from start of mood d/o to dx?
6-8YRS
Finding from studies of neuroimmune mechanisms of depression
PRO-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES ARE OFTEN ELEVATED