Exam 3 Flashcards
What is the most common psychiatric disorder in the US?
Anxiety
What is are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for diagnosis of GAD?
A. Excessive anxiety and worry predominating for at least 6 months
B. Patient finds it difficult to manage the worry
C. 3/6 Anxiety Physical symptoms present most days
D. The disturbance is not due to a medication or other diagnosis
What are the six physical symptoms listed in the DSM-5 as associated with GAD?
-Restlessness
-Easily fatigued
-Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
-Irritability
-Muscle tension
-Sleep disturbance
What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for major depressive disorder?
Five or more symptoms present during the same 2 weeks period and represent a change from previous functioning. Symptoms: depressed mood, anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure), weight loss or gain, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation, fatigue, feeling worthless or guilty, decreased concentration, suicidal ideation
What are the risk factors for major depression?
-Adolescent or older adult
-Female gender
-Family Hx
-Hx of migraines, pain, recent MI, peptic ulcer disease
-Medical conditions: chronic disease or insomnia
-Lifestyle: stress, poverty, lack of education, trauma
What are the common presenting symptoms of depression in the geriatric patient?
-Poor appetite, disrupted sleep, pain, feelings of guilt and worry, suicidal ideation, memory problems, psychomotor agitation
What are the first line pharmacologic treatment options for major depressive disorder?
SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, bupropion (a norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor)
What are the concerns about pharmacological treatment for major depression in the elderly?
-SSRI- increased risk for development of SIADH in elderly
-Increased risk for falls, osteoporosis, and fractures
-Generally the elderly are more sensitive to side effects of medications, have decreased drug metabolism, multiple medical morbidities, and polypharmacy
What are the nonpharmacological treatment options for major depressive disorder?
-Interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapy
-Support group, counseling
-Establish a routine, increase activities, relaxation, massage, exercise, good nutrition
What are the pharmacological treatment options for GAD?
First line- SSRIs (escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline),
Acute treatment: SNRIs (Buspirone, venlafaxine)
If needing sedation- TCAs (imipramine)
Antihistamines- hydroxyzine
What are the nonpharmacological treatment options for GAD?
-Cognitive-behavioral therapy/Counseling
-Patient education: symptom recognition, interpretation, decrease intake of stimulants (caffeine/nicotine), relaxation skills
What is the difference between major mood disorders (unipolar) and bipolar disorders I and II?
Unipolar: another name for major depressive disorder, unipolar meaning without mania
Bipolar I: at least one episode of reported mania with or without depression episode; essential feature is mania
Bipolar II: recurrent moods of hypomania and depression
Mnemonic DIGFAST for manic episode
Distractibility
Insomnia
Grandiosity (inflated self-esteem)
Flight of ideas (racing thoughts)
Activities (increased, goal-directed)
Speech (increased)
Thoughtlessness (poor judgement)
How do you assess suicide risk?
Mnemonic SAD PERSONS;
S- Male Sex
A- <19, >45yrs
D- Depression
P- Previous attempts
E- Excessive alcohol/substance use
R- Rational thinking loss
S- Social supports lacking
O- Organized plan
N- No spouse
S- Sickness
What are the stages of grieving?
-Denial
-Anger
-Bargaining
-Depression
-Acceptance
What are the phases of grief?
-Avoidance
-Confrontation
-Accommodation
How would you identify intimate partner violence?
a pattern of assaultive and coervice behaviors that my include inflicted physical injury, psychological abuse, sexual assault, progressive social isolation, stalking, deprivation, intimidation, and threats by an intimate partner
What is the clinical presentation of PTSD?
Patient would describe reexperiencing of the event, a pattern of avoidance, and emotional numbing (negative thoughts or feelings, hyperarousal symptoms such as jumpiness)
What are some screening tools for PTSD?
Primary care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5), Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ)
What are the DSM-5 criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD?
Traumatic or threatened event results in symptoms of re-experiencing the trauma, avoidance, and cognitive mood changes that last greater than a month and cause active distress
What is the pharmacological management for PTSD?
SSRIs- paroxetine, sertraline
TCAs
Anxiolytics- Buspirone to reduce intrusive sx
What is the nonpharmacological management for PTSD?
Safety assessment, trauma-focused psychotherapy, CBT, written narrative exposure
S&S of anorexia nervosa
Hypothermia, constipation, lethargy, nervous energy, hypotension, dehydration, dry skin, hypertrophy of salivary glands
S&S of bulimia nervosa
Tooth erosion, periodontal disease, swollen salivary glands, esophageal irritation, GERD, calluses on the back of hands, abdominal pain, irregular menses
What are the warning signs that a patient might have an eating disorder?
-Weight loss
-Depression/mood swings
-Preoccupation with weight, calories, and food
-Wears baggy clothes
-Excessive exercise
-Hypotension, bradycardia
-Amenorrhea
What are some sleep hygiene strategies for a patient complaining of insomnia?
-Maintain a regular sleep/wake schedule
-Eat regular meals
-Develop a relaxing bedtime routine
-Avoid consuming liquids/caffeine/tobacco/alcohol later in the day and evening
-Avoid naps
-Exercise
-Limit exposure to light in the evenings
-Attempt a quiet activity after 20 minutes of failed sleep attempt
What is the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia?
CBT
How long can benadryl be taken for insomnia?
Short-term: less than 2 weeks
Which is the most energizing SSRI?
Fluoxetine
Which is the most sedating SSRI?
Paroxetine
Which SSRI has a dose limitations due to potential QT prolongation?
Citalopram
Which SSRI has the least drug interaction potential?
Escitalopram
Which SSRI has the longest 1/2 life?
Fluoxetine
Which SSRI has the most drug interaction potential?
Fluoxetine
A patient that was recently started on an SSRI presents to the clinic 2 weeks later with complaint that the medication is not working and is causing frontal headache. What do you do?
-Educate her that the lag of a number of weeks in the onset of SSRI therapeutic effect is expected; these meds need 4-6 weeks of continued use before benefits are seen
-Frontal headache is a common short-term problem with early SSRI use
What are some signs of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome?
Nausea, Flu-like symptoms, anxiety, headaches
Which SSRI is the best choice for a 67-yr-old female patient with multiple comorbidities?
Escitalopram- less risk for drug interactions
Which blood test should be periodically checked while on olanzapine (zyprexa)?
Blood sugar and lipid profile- risk for weight gain and metabolic problems
What would indicate a positive screening for substance abuse?
Positive response to two items on the CAGE questionnaire
What are some symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
Irritability, tremors, insomnia, seizures, delirium tremens, death
What are some pharmacological treatment options for alcohol withdrawal?
-Benzos: lorazepam, diazepam, carbamazepine
-Antipsychotics: haldol
-Beta blockers, clonidine, phenytoin
What are some non-pharmacological interventions for substance use disorder?
-Motivational interviewing
-Education of effects of drugs
-Inpatient rehab
Symptom criteria for diagnosis of schizophrenia:
-Onset acute or insidious
-Symptoms present for at least 6 months with 2+ positive or negative sx present for at least 1 month
-Social, employment, or self-care impairment
What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
-delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech
How would you differentiate between a diagnosis of gastroenteritis and irritable bowel syndrome?
Gastroenteritis would likely present with sudden onset and nausea/vomiting/fever; for IBS diagnosis symptoms must be present for at least 3 months continuously or recurrently and no symptoms of systemic disease
What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
-Flat affect
-Alogia- poverty of speech
-Asociality- lack of pleasure in acts that are normally pleasurable
-Apathy
What are the goals of therapy for schizophrenia?
-Management of symptoms, evaluation of community issues such as housing, employment, and association of other illnesses such as PTSD, substance use