IMC/FM/EMED Psych/Heme/Derm Flashcards
Define GAD
How is this Tx
What herbals can be used but w/ ? toxicity Sxs
Persistent and excessive worry to multiple events x 6mon/>
CBT
SSRI: Paroxetine, Escitalopram
SNRI: Venlafaxine
Kava plant
Liver failure, hepatitis, cirrhosis
What med is used as an adjunct to SSRIs for Tx of GAD
What is the wait time for benefits to be seen
What is used as interim while SSRIs levels are increasing and haven’t kicked in yet
Buspirone
2wks
Benzos
Define Panic D/o
What criteria must be met for this to be Dx as Panic D/o
How is this d/o Tx
Periodic intense fear/discomfort develops and peaks w/in 10min w/ 4/> Sxs
One month or more of worry/avoidant behavior
1st: SSRI- Paroxetine, Sertraline, Fluoxetine
Acute attacks: Benzos
Severe: anti-seizure meds
What are the 5 steps of CBT Tx for Panic D/os
Define OCD
This is defined as a ? d/o which seperates it from ?
1: education/Sxs
2: tracking diary
3: breathing/relaxation techniques
4: changing beliefs IRT attack severity
5: exposure therapy
Repetitive, obsessive thoughts/compulsions that are disabling/causing anxiety
Ego-dystonic: aware of unhealthy behavior, trouble changing it;
OCPD
What are the two components of OCD
What is the primary goal for the Pt w/ this condition
What other associated condition is seen w/ this
Obsession, Compulsion
Not to lose control
Tourette’s
What is used for first line OCD Tx
What adjustment does SSRIs need if used for Tx
What is TCA is used first line if SSRIs are not used
Augmentation therapy can be done w/ ?
CBT: exposure/response prevention
Higher dose than for depression
Clomipramine
Antipsychotics
Define PTSD
In order for Dx to be given, ? criteria must be met
What are the four essential features for this d/o
Traumatic event causing acute stress reactions
Sxs >1mon
Intrusive memories
Uncontrolled thoughts
Sleep issues
Anxiety
What is first line therapy for PTSD Tx
What med is used for nightmares
The use of ? benzos, particularly ?, should not be used for more than ?
SSRIs w/ CBT
Prazosin
Alprazolam;
>2wks after event
Define Acute Stress D/o
How long are Sxs present for Dx
How is this D/o Tx
Exposure to/situation of threatened death/inury/sexual violence
3d-1mon
CBT
SSRI
Propranolol
Benzos
Define Adjustment D/o
How long are Sxs needed for Dx
How is this Tx w/ meds
How is this Tx non-pharm
Out of proportion reaction to stressor that impairs daily function
W/in 3mon of stressor, ending w/in 6mon after stressor resolution
Benzo
Zolpidem
SSRIs
Psychotherapy- counseling/stress management
What happens if Adjustment D/o lasts longer than 6months
How long are Sxs needed for Dx of depression
What 3 DDxs need to be r/o
Re-Dx: depression
5/> SIGECAPS 2/> wks and,
Depressed or anhedonia
Hypothyroid
Addisons
Cushings
What are the 3 hypothesis for the etiology of depression
? combo deficiency can cause major depression
? is a major cause of depression
Monoamine,
Neurotrophic,
Neuroendocrine
Dec BDNF and dec monoamine
Unemployment
What are the 3 monoamines
What are the 5 types of depression and how is each one characterized
5-HT
Dopamine
NorEpi
Psychotic- paranoia/delusions
Major w/ atypicals- fatigue, hypersomina, excessive eating
Melancholic- seasonal w/ fall/winter; lethargy, carb craving
Post-Partum- 2wks-6mon of pregnancy
What risk score is used for Post-Partum Depression severity
How is Major Depression Tx
Define Dysthymia
Beck Depression Inventory- 21 questions
First: SSRI w/ f/u q204wks then monthly
TCA
MAOI
Persistent depressive d/o >2yrs w/ no hypo/manic episodes
How is Persistent Depressive D/o Tx
Define Bipolar Type 1
What is first line Tx
SSRI
Psychotherapy
Exercise
Manic w/ or w/out depressive episodes while destroying life, savings, relationships
Lithium
What meds are used for acute mania episodes
What meds are used for mania maintenance
What med is added if agitation is present
What class needs to be avoided in Bipolar type 1
Lithium Valproate Olanzapine Aripiprazole Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Olanzapine
Aripiprazole
Lamotrigine
Haloperidol
Risperidone
SSRIs
Define Bipolar Type 2
There must me one ? and one ? w/out a ?
What meds are used for depressive episodes
What two classes are least used
Periods of depression, distraction and dec need for sleep, flight of ideas and bullying
Hypomanic
Major depressive w/out manic episodes
SSRIs
Quetiapine
Olanzapine+Fluoxetine
MAOIS
TCAs
What 3 characteristics define ADHD
What are the first line meds used for management
What meds are used 2nd line
Hyperactivity
Impulsive
Inattentive
Before 12y/o and in more than one setting for >6mon
Methylphenidate
Dexmethylphenidate
Dextro/Amphetamine
Atomoxetine
Guanfacine Clonidine Imipramine Buproprion Venlafaxine
Define Autism
What meds are used for aggression, hyperactivity or mood
What is used for stereotyped/repetitive behavior
D/o w/ developmental delay in social, language and cognition
Risperidone
Aripaprazole
Carbamazepine
Haloperidol
SSRIs
? is one of the most heritable psych d/os
What is the tetrad of narcolepsy
How is it Dx
ADHD
Daytime sleepiness
Hallucination
Cataplexy
Paralysis
Polysomnography
What are the two types of hallucinations seen in narcolepsy
What causes the sleep paralysis in this d/o
How is it Tx
Hypnagogic- before sleep
Hypnopompic- before waking
Hypocretin deficiency in lateral hypothalamus
Modafinil
Methylphenidate
Planned naps
Define Parasomina
What d/o is present
What other Neuro dx may be present
Non-REM sleep arousal d/o (sleep walking/terrors)
Nightmare d/o in last 1/3 of REM
Restless leg syndrome 3x/wk x 3mon
Criteria for Narcolepsy Dx
When does sleep walking occur
When does nightmare d/o occur
When does sleep terror occur
When does REM behavior d/o occur
Sleep/napping/urge 3x/wk x 3mon
First half of night
Last 1/3
First 1/3
Second half of night
Addiction meds:
Disulfiram
Naltrexone
Acamprosate
Topiramate
Gabapentin
D: Inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase; don’t use in active drinkers
N: dec desire; c/i w/ opioid use
A: changes brain chemistry to reduce anxiety, irritability and restlessness w/ early sobriety
T: dec desire
G: dec desire
MOA for PCP
This is similar to ? other drug
Tx
NMDA antagonist
Ketamine
Heloperidol
Benzo
MOA for LSD
Tx
Why is there usually no withdrawal
5-HT receptor action= seeing sound as color
Haloperidol
Benzo
No dopamine affect; flashbacks years later
Opioid MOA
Intoxication Tx
Withdrawal Tx
Mu receptor agonist for mood/pain/reward
Naloxone
Clonidine- a2 agonist to dec NorEpi and symp output to dec autonomic Sxs
Methadone
Buprenorphine+Naloxone
What is used for opioid addiction Tx
MOA of Benzos
How is intoxication Tx
How are withdrawls Tx
Methadone
Suboxone: Buprenorphine+Naloxone
GABA agonist
Flumazenil- competitive GABA antagonist
Clonazepam- long acting benzo
How are barbituates different from benzos
How is intoxication Tx
How is withdrawl Tx
No depression ceiling
Bemegride
Long acting benzo w/taper
Cocaine MOA
How is intoxication Tx
How is withdrawl Tx
Blocks amine re-uptake (dopamine, NorEpi, 5-HT)
Haloperidol
Benzo
Labetalol
Vit C- inc secretion
Buproprion
Bromocriptine
SSRI for depression
Amphetamine MOA
How are ODs Tx
Stimulates amine uptake
Haloperidol
Benzo
Vit C
Propranolol
MDMA MOA
How are intoxications identified
Leading preventable cause of death in USA
5HT > dopamine
Hyperthermia
HypoNa
Cigarette smoking
Tobacco cessation Tx
Caffeine withdrawal can occur if more than ? is ingested
? is the hallmark of withdrawal
Bupropion
Varenicline
Nicotine patch/gum
> 250mg
HA
Conversion d/o is AKA ?
Define Conversion D/o
What non-emotional Sxs can they present w/
Functional Neurological Sx D/o
Blind/Paralyzed or Neuro Sxs not explained by medical eval
La Belle indifference- lack of concern for Sxs
When/where is Conversion D/o most commonly seen
How is it managed
Define Somatic Sx D/o
Young adult/adolescence in low intelligence/socioeconomic groups
Therapy w/ short term anxiolytics
Pre-occupation w/ having serious illness x 6/> months
How is Somitic Sx D/o managed
Hypochondriasis is AKA ?
How long does this need to be present for Dx
One assigned provider w/ monthly visits and no unnecessary Dx testing
Illness Anxiety D/o- obsession w/ idea of having serious but undiagnosed condition
> 6mon
How is Hypochondriasis managed
Define Anorexia Nervosa
How much weight loss is used for definition/Dx
Group therapy
Regular appts w/ provider
SSRI if anxiety/depression
Intense fear of obesity despite slenderness
25% of baseline
Other than the low weight, what other issue is feared in anorexia nervosa
What are the two types of anorexia
How is Anorexia Nervosa distinguished from Bulimia Nervosa
Prolonged QT syndrome
Restricting- restricted intake w/out binge/purge behavior
Binge/Purge
BMI <17 or
Body weight <85% of ideal
How is Anorexia Nervosa Tx
What is an indication to admit
Define Bulimia Nervosa
Restore nutritional state
Psychotherapy
SSRIs
<75% of expected body weight
Binge eating w/ or w/out purging via induced vomit 1/wk x 3mon
What type of acid-base d/o is seen in Bulimia Nervosa
What PE findings may be used in question stem
How is this condition managed
Metabolic Alk w/ urinary Cl <20mEq
Scarred knuckles Swollen parotids Dental erosion Hypo K Normal weight
Restore nutrition
1st: Fluoxetine 60mg
2nd: TCA/MAOI
Therapy
Define Binge Eating D/o
? is the MC Anemia
What are the two MCC
Recurrent binge eating 1/wk x 3mon w/out control
Fe Deficiency: Micro/Hypo
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
GI Bleeding
How is Iron Deficiency Anemia Tx
What is the first sign of this Dx
What is the 2nd sign
What is the 3rd sign
Ferrous Sulfate 3mg/kg between meals w/ juice
Low serum ferritin (low stores)
Inc TIBC
Micro/Hypo changes in RBCs
What lab result suggests anemia d/t lead poisoning
How is it Tx
What would be seen on CBC results for Fe Deficiency Anemia
Basophilic stippling
EDTA
Low retic count
High RDW
What lab result is Dx of Fe Deficient Anemia
What H/H levels are Dx
What would be seen on a peripheral smear
Ferritin <15ng
Men: <13.5/<39%
Female: <12/<37%
Poikilocytes- pencil/cigar shaped cells
How long does Fe Deficient Anemia Tx take
How often are Pts f/u during Tx
Fe Deficient Anemia commonly coexists w/ ? other form of anemia
6wks: correct anemia
6mon: replete stores
q3mon x 1year
Anemia of chronic Dz
What lab results suggest Anemia of Chronic Dz
What are the two MCCs
How is this form of anemia Dx
Normo/Normo w/ increased ferritin
Chronic RF
CT d/os
Low serum EPO
How is Anemia of Chronic Dz Tx
How does B12 Deficiency Anemia present
How is it Dx
Recombinant EPO if Hgb <10gm
Fe supplements
Lost proprioception
Dec vibratory sensation
Macro/hyper segmented neutrophils
Inc MMA/homocysteine
What are the two macrocytic anemias
How is one differed from the other
What is the risk in pregnancy
Folate/B12 deficiency
Folate= No neuro Sxs, megaloblastic anemia
No folate- Neural tube defects
How is Folate Deficiency Anemia Dx
How is this form Tx
What are the two etiologies of hemolytic anemia
Serum Folate <3 w/ normal MMA
PO Foalte 400-1000ug/day
Intracorpuscular: hereditary spherocytosis
Extracorpuscular: Autoimmune
G6PD
Drugs (chemo)
How is Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Dx
How is it Tx
All hemolytic anemias are going to have ? three lab results
Pos Coombs Test
High dose Pred
Inc LDH/indirect bili
Dec haptoglobin
How is Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Dx
How is Hereditary Spherocytosis Anemia Dx
How is G6PD Hemolytic Anemia Dx
How is Sicle Cell Anemia Dx
How is Thalassemia Hemolytic Anemia Dx
Pos direct Coombs test
Pos osmotic fragility test
Heinz bodies
Very high retic count w/ pain
Very low MCV w/ normal TIBC/Ferritin
What are the two main types of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias
What are the hallmarks of hemolytic anemia used for Dx
Warm Ab- Abs destroy RBCs at temps near body temp
Cold Ab- Abs are more destructive at temps below body temp
Inc retic count
Falling Hbg
Inc indirect bili
Inc LDH