Exam 1 Review Flashcards
MDD Screen
PHQ-9 or PHQ-2
GAD Screen
GAD-7
What class of medication
requires patients to be cautious of Tyramine intake?
MAOIs
Antidepressant BBW
SUICIDE in Peds/YA
Which medication would you expect a patient to be
on if you see extrapyramidal side effects?
Antipsychotics
What should be avoided if a patient
is taking a benzodiazepine?
Any respiratory depressant
What is first line pharmacotherapy
for GAD?
SSRI or SNRI
Name one adjunct treatment for GAD
Benzodiazepines
Buspirone
Pregabalin
Mirtazapine
TCAs
How long must separation anxiety
symptoms persist for diagnosis in
children per DSM-V?
4 weeks - children
6 months - adults
What is one of the most important
differentials to rule out in a panic
attack?
HEART ATTACK
What is one question you should ask
parents of a child who you suspect of
selective mutism prior to diagnosis?
Can the child speak and understand
the language?
How long must a phobia occur
before being diagnosed per the
DSM-V?
6mo
What is a treatment option for Performance-only Social Anxiety
Disorder?
Benzodiazepines, Beta-blockers
(Propranolol)
What is the following definition refer to: The behaviors or mental acts are aimed at preventing or reducing anxiety or distress or preventing some
dreaded event or situation; however, these behaviors or mental acts either are not connected in
a realistic way with what they are designed to
neutralize or prevent, or are clearly excessive
Compulsions
What age group is more likely to
suffer from Hoarding Disorder?
Older >60yo
What is the pharmacological
treatment for the disorder where hair
is pulled from anywhere on the body
repeatedly by the patient?
SSRI
What is one complication of
Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder ?
Complications include skin
infection or disfigurement
May require medical, surgical, or
cosmetic intervention
What is one of the patient education
you should provide for patients with
Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
discouraged from seeking cosmetic
procedure
resources for any SI
What form of abuse is the following
referring to: person deprives a
vulnerable person of care necessary to
maintain the person’s physical or
mental health
Neglect
Which child abuse suspicions that
persist after the initial assessment
be reported to appropriate agency?
ALL
What do pregnant patients suffer
from more than preeclampsia and
gestational diabetes?
Domestic violence (DV)
What is a risk factor for elder abuse?
Dementia or AMS
shared living situation with abuser
social isolation
one caregiver
mental illness
drug or alcohol abuse
What risk should you be concerned
with for a female patient who was
raped?
SUICIDE
What is the first step in evaluation of
abuse?
Stabilize life and limb-threatening
injuries
How long must PTSD symptoms
persist before diagnosis per DSM-V
1mo
What medication can be used for sleep
disturbance in PTSD patients?
Prazosin
How soon must symptoms
develop after a stressor for
diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder
within 3 months
What is the main risk factor for both Reactive Attachment Disorder & Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
neglect/abuse; removed from
caretaker
A patient has symptoms of nightmares, flashbacks,
and hypervigilance after a traumatic event 2 weeks
ago. What is the diagnosis?
Acute Stress Disorder
What is the following definition
referring to: intense focus on
thoughts and memories of deceased person, accompanied by sadness and yearning?
Typical Grief
What is one risk factor for Prolonged Grief Disorder?
- Older age (eg, >61 years)
- Female sex
- Low socioeconomic status
- Racism, inequity, and disparities
- Lifetime psychiatric history
- Bereaved of a child or spouse
- Death of a young person
- Death by violent means
- Bereaved multiple time
How long most depression
symptoms persist for a diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder?
2yr
What class of medications is first
line for Bipolar Depression?
Second-gen antipsychotics -
Quetiapine or Lurasidone
What is initial treatment for
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation
Disorder?
Psychotherapy - CBT or DBT
What must occur for a Bipolar I Diagnosis?
Mania & Depression
What must occur for a Bipolar II Diagnosis?
Hypomania & Depression
