impulse control disorders, sleep disorder, sex disorder Flashcards
intermittent explosive disorder DSM
failure to resist aggressive impulses that result in assault or property destruction. aggression out of proportion to triggering event
intermittent explosive behavior epic/etio tx
idivi behavior remit quickly/spontaneously –> remorse. tens-20s. often hx of child abuse, head trauma, seizures. tx- SSRI (bc low lvl of 5HT is associated with impulsiveness and aggression), anticonvulsants, lithium, propranolol. no indigo psychotherapy= useless. group/fam therapy useful.
kleptomania
F>M. 1/4 bulimia nervosa have this. don’t steal for personal gain. tx- insight oriented psychot or behavior psychoterapy, SSRI.
pyromania tx
most children recover. behavior therapy, supervision, SSRI
pathological gambling tx
gambler’s anonymous. tx comorbid mood D, anxiety D and substance abuse prob. often have ADHD
trichotillomania
recurrent pulling out of one’s hair. result in visible hair loss. usually involve scalp, eyebrow, facial pubic hair. tension bf and relief afterward. usually after stressful event. often have OCD mood D, borderline. adult onset harder to tx. use SSRI, antipsychotics, lithium. hypnosis. relaxation techniques. behavioral therapy.
anorexia nervosa dsm
wt 15% below normal. intense fear of gaining wt or becoming fat. disturbed body image. amenorrhea.
anorexia types
restrictive: eat little, exercise a lot , odd
binge eating/purging- bing then purge with laxative, exercise, or diuretics. MDD and substance abuse
anorexia physical findings
amenorrhea, electrolyte abn (hypochloremic, hyperkalemia alkalosis), hypercholesterolemia, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, lanugo, melanosis coli (darkened area of colon secondary to laxative abuse, leukopenia, osteoporosis
anorexia prog
variable. may fluctuate., relapse or deteriorate. 10% mortality due to starvation, suicide or electrolyte disturbance.
bulimia nervosa dsm
recurrent episodes of binge eating. inappropriate attempts to compensate for overeating and prevent wt gain- laxative, vomit, diuretics exercise. binge eating and compensatory behavior occur at least 2/wk for 3mo. perception of self worth is excessively influenced by body wt and shape.
anorexia v bulimia
latter maintain norml wt. sx more ego-dystonic (distressing) so more likely to seek help.
binge eating
excessive food intake w/in 2hr period accompanied by sense of lack of ctrl.
binge eating physical findings
hypocholoremia hypokalemic alkalosis. esophagitis, dental erosion, calloused knuckes, salivary gland hypertrophy
bulimia tx
idivi psychotherapy, CBT, group therapy, pharm (SSRI=first line then TCA)
binge eating disorder
recurrent epic of binge eating with severe distress over it. occur at least 2d/wk for 6mo and not associated with compensatory behavior. 3/5
1) eating rapidly
2) eating until uncomfortably full
3) eating large amount when not hungry
4) eating alone due to embarrassment over eating habits
f5) felling disgusted, depressed or guilty after overeating.
obesity
20%> ideal body wt
binge eating D tx
psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, strict diet + exercise program. tx comorbid mood D or anxiety D. pharm (adjunct, stimulants, orlistat-inhibit pancreatic lipase decreasing amount of fat absorbed from GI, sibutramine)
sleep D causes
medical condition, physical condition (obesity), sedative w/d, use of stimulants, MDD, mania or anxiety, NT ban (elevated do or NE decr total sleep time, incr cal cause incr total sleep time and incr REM sleep,