Impulse Control Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation of impulse control d/o
A
Anxiety before negative action, alleviated after action
Serotonergic d/o
2
Q
Intermittent explosive d/o, Mx
A
Sudden assault/aggressive outbursts
Way out of proportion to stressors
Mx-
CBT
Risperidone (good for anger issures)
3
Q
Kleptomania, Mx
A
Stealing impulse
F>M
a/w OCD, eating d/o
Mx-
CBT, SSRI
4
Q
Pyromania
A
Fire setting to relieve anxiety
No rx
5
Q
Gambling
A
Under substance abuse d/o in DSM
No rx
Send to gambler anonymous
6
Q
Trichotillomania
A
Under OCD in DSM 5
Hair pulling, sometimes eat it
Mx- Exposure and response prevention
