Mental Flashcards
1
Q
Anorexia: clinical features
A
lanugo hair cold peripheries amenorrhoea alopecia osteopenia vitamin deficiencies and electrolyte disturbances falsely low T3
2
Q
refeeding syndrome: features and treatment
A
eating after a long period of fasting
thymine deficiency - muscle weakness - diaphragmatic insufficiency
hypokalaemia and hypoglycaemia
confusion, convulsions, death
thiamine and vitamin B complex supplements
3
Q
fragile X: clinical features
A
learning difficulty x-linked large ears high forehead, prominent jaw, long face big testes hyper-extensible joints, stretch marks, prolapsed mitral valve autistic tendency hyperactive
4
Q
First line medication for U18s with depression (with CBT)
and type
A
fluoxetine
SSRI
5
Q
what medication is used for schizophrenia, what type is it?
A
risperidone
atypical antipsychotic
