march 27

Question 1

patients with lewy body dementia have _____ sensitivity to antipsychotics

Answer 1

INCREASED (more adverse effects)

Question 2

which antipsychotics are most likely to increase prolactin?

Answer 2

first generation antipsychotics, as well as risperidone

Question 3

which antipsychotics are the least likely to increase prolaactin?

Answer 3

aripiprazole, quietapine

Question 4

Which cluster is dependent personality disorder a part of?

Answer 4

Cluster C

Question 5

if you had to add an antipsychotic to a patient with parkinsons, which one would you choose?

Answer 5

a low potency second gen (quietapine, pimavanserin)

Question 6

what cultures have Dhat syndrome?

Answer 6

South-asian cultures

Question 7

What is Dhat sydnrome?

Answer 7

attributing somatic and psychological complaints to the loss of semen (through urination, excess masturbation)

Question 8

Can you inform the parents if their teenager is suicidal and doesnt want them to know?

Answer 8

Yes - break confidentiality and hospitalize the patient