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Mental Health Flashcards

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Antipsychotic meds-how to screen for and manage side effects, complications, and sequela

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Meds for Anxiety: continue for 6-12mos after resolution of sx. May take 6 weeks w/ titration for effect

Typical and Atypical antipsychotics-Tardive dyskinesia- AIMS tool to screen

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Sense of risk or harm, disturbing thoughts and images
RF: Strong familial and genetic pattern, Subgroup will have tourettes
Repetitive behaviors high level of discomfort if unable to complete behavior

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OCD

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Tx for OCD in kids

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CBT first line, Pharm SSRI-safest

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Screen by identifying TRAUMA symptoms:
Trauma-know traumatic experience
Re-experience- includes flashbacks and nightmares
Avoidance- avoid stimuli associated with the event
Unable to function
Month or longer
Arousal-hypervigilant, sleep disturbances, concentration difficulties, or exaggerated startle response

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PTSD

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TX for PTSD

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Psychotherapy is core for PTSD w/trauma-focused CBT, EDMR. B-blocker-propranolol could be used for somatic symptoms-not well studied in children.
BPD

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What potential concerns to screen for with anti psych meds?

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ESP/ TD, sedation . blurred vision, dizziness, urinary retention, confusion, hallucinations, tachycardia, dry mouth, prolonged QT, gynecomastia, galactorrhea, increased or decreased prolactin level

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What potential concerns to screen for with SSRI meds?

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can exacerbate depression, suicidality, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, headache, night sweats, fatigue, weight gain

Lexapro, zoloft, prozac. BBW in kids (SI)

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What potential concerns to screen for with Benzos?

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controlled medication- risk for addiction, tolerance/ dependence, withdrawal if abruptly d/c, short term- use as needed (sparingly), CSA, PMP review, resp depression

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How to screen for tardive dyskinesia ( facial tics like lip-smacking, tongue thrusting and rapid blinking)

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AIMES scale - usually caused as side effect of antipsychotic med (ex. Olanzapine)

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What to do if AIMS screening is positive?

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notify the pts mental health specialist and discuss/ send copy of AIMS evaluation

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not recommended for bipolar disorder; avoid in OSA

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Benzos

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Extreme irritability- aggressive outbursts

Violent behavior

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Borderline personality disorder

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Repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms and rules are violated
Onset Toddlerhood… diagnosed from 4 to 6 years old, and a formal diagnosis is typically made when the child is 7 years old or older.
frequently associated with a history of harsh discipline, abuse, or neglect.
Most commonly, referrals for clinical treatment are for aggressive behavior patterns

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Conduct Disorder

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pattern of problems with rules and authority figures. ODD symptoms emerge during the preschool years and persist for a minimum of 6 months
Usually dx at school age
Most commonly, referrals for clinical treatment are for aggressive behavior patterns

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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diagnosed >4yo, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity inappropriate for developmental age should exist in at least 2 settings, ADD: attention issues more common adulthood (less hyperactive), poor work performance, failed relationships, frequent MVC,

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ADHD

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Dx and screenings for ADHD

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Diagnostics: BP, EKG not necessary
Screening: Vanderbilt ADHD Scales, ADHD rating scale, obtain from two domains (home/school)

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Tx for ADHD

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Behavior management alone if <6yo; over age 6 combine behavioral therapy with meds
Amphetamines: ex. Vyvanse 70mg/day; others 0.3-1.0 mg/kg/day
Methylphenidate (ritalin): less emotional lability
Alpha agonist: clonidine
Strattera
School accommodations may be needed (Section 504 service plan)- requires 60-day evaluation in most states

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difficulty with social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, or activities.

Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts
restricted , repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
Intellectual disability or global developmental delay
School age-inability to build friendships, difficulty transitioning, isolation
Adolescence- rote learning

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ASD

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Screenings for ASD

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MCHAT-under 2,
CAST -over age of 3

validated screening tool at 18 and 24 months of age for early identification
Routine developmental screening is suggested at nine-, 18-, and 24- or 30-month well-child visits

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Dx for ASD

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Comprehensive assessment by interdisciplinary team or child psychologist, developmental pediatrician
Dx confirm with DSM-5 for ASD

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Tx for ASD

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Early intensive behavioral intervention- 25 hours per week recommended for preschool to early school aged children with ASD
Cognitive behavior therapy- decreases anxiety symptoms in older children with ASD who has average to above average ASD

Aripiprazole (Abilify) and risperidone (Risperdal)- approved for ASD-associated irritability, explosive outburst, aggression, and self injury
aripiprazole - children 6-17 yrs
risperidone - children 5-16 years
s/e: weight gain, tremor, sedation, and extrapyramidal symptoms
Melatonin- insomnia
Ritalin- ADHD

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mood instability irritable, chronic sleep problems, risky behaviors, racing thoughts, talk fast, psychotic symptoms, Hallmark: don’t feel like they need to sleep and feel rested after 1-2 hours

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Bipolar Type 1

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hypomania (depression followed by periods of feeling well and emotionally healthy) and major depression

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Bipolar Type 2

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Dx for Bipolar

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CBC, CMP, Lipid panel, TFT, urine drug screen, mood disorder questionnaire (MDQ), patient health questionnaire PHQ, Columbia suicide severity rating scale

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Tx for Bipolar

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Lithium carbonate, valproate (depakote), carbamazepine/oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine,
Atypical antipsychotic ex. Abilify, zyprexa, risperdal, seroquel, geodon SE: hyperlipidemia, wt gain, EPS, nipple discharge
Psychotherapy
Partial hospitalization program/intensive outpatient program
ECT
Abstaining from caffeine, alcohol, and illicit drugs
12-step programs as appropriate
Encourage structure
Exercise, social interaction
Stable living environment
Refer to psychologist for maximized tx

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restriction of food intake resulting in low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, and disturbance of body image
Restrictive type
Binge eating/purging type
Define: loss of control and the feelings of guilt, shame, and embarrassment
Overweight or obese
Highest mortality rate of any mental health disorder

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Anorexia

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uncontrolled eating of an abnormally large amount of food in a short period, followed by compensatory behaviors such as self induced vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise

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Bulimia

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Dx criteria for anorexia

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  • Refusal to maintain bodyweight at or above minimally normal weight for height/age (less than 85th percentile). Or failure to gain weight during growth periods so that weight drops below 85%
  • intense fear of “being fat”
  • body dysmorphia
  • binge eating/ purging subtype
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Dx criteria for bulimia

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  • consuming large quantities of food in a short period of time (w/in 2 hours)
  • loss of control during binge episodes
  • engaging in repeated behavior to lose weight, including purging, excessive exercise or fasting
  • binging or purging behaviors that occur at least once a week for at least 3 min
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what should eval include for eating disorder

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thorough H&P

Assess cormobidities

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Dx for eating disorder

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TSH, CBC, CMP, FBS, FSH (amenorrhea), U/A, ECG, possible bone density

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eating disorder differentials

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IBS, PUD< hyperthyroidism, CNS lesions, hormonal and metabolic diseases, immune disorders, OCD, SUD, Major depression

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How to do refeeding plan for pts with an eating disorder

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1.1 pounds (0.5 kg) per week goal

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the primary role of PCP in eating disorder

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Screening and early ID- EAT 26

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Sequelae and co-morbids for eating disorder

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death= arrhythmias, hypokalemia 
alcohol/ drug addictions
osteoporosis - get DEXA scan 
GI disturbances 
Gynecological/ fertility probs
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Pharm tx for OCD

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SSRI and SNRI first line

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1st line RX for PTSD

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SSRI or SNRI

Long term SE: weight gain and sexual dysfunction

Benzos shortest length of time possible; caution in elderly.
CI current or previous substance abuse
Can cause rebound insomnia

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Onset 16-30 years old; men earlier than women. Rare in children
RF: genetics and environment
Born during winter, advanced paternal age, parental stressors, OB complications, severe childhood abuse, cannabis use

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schizophrenia

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50-day prodromal period during which pt may experience changes in grades, sleep, mood, reduced concentration, attention, drive, and motivation\

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schizophrenia

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(sx added)- auditory hallucinations (voices, whispers; can be profane, critical, and derogatory or command); Visual hallucinations, tactile hallucinations; delusions

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+ schizophrenia sx

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(decrease or loss of normal functions): strong predictor of long term disability; deficit syndrome (disorganized behavior, progression of negative sx, and sx less responsive to meds and tx)

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  • schizophrenia sx
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problems focusing, monitoring and evaluating performance, problem solving, setting and maintaining goals, serial learning, immparied verbal fluency.

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cognitive sx

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tests for appearance, attitude, speech, behavior, mood/affect, perceptions, thought process, sensorium, insight, judgment

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Mental Status Exam (MSE):

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Dx for schizophrenia

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Labs and CT or MRI to r/o structural or traumatic conditions

Min 1 mo of positive sx and 6 mos of social disruption

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TX of schizophrenia

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assertive community treatment programs; skills training, CBT (individual or group for 4-9 mos)
antipsychotics:

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(sometimes irreversible: chewing, tongue protrusion, facial grimacing, jerking extremities), extrapyramidal sx; hyperprolactinemia affecting BMD and sexual performance. Muscarinic and cholinergic (dry mouth, blurred vision, constipations, drowsiness, weight gain), and alpha-1 (orthostatic hypotension)

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Tardive dyskinesia- SE of antipsychotics:

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TX of tardive dyskinesia or EPS

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Tx tardive dyskinesia w/ clozapine

Tx EPS sx w/ benztropine 2mg IM or diphenhydramine 50mg

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also improve negative sx w/ lower risk of EPSs→ increased CV risk (weight gain, dyslipidemia, DM, accelerated cardiovascular disease) and premature death.
Med trials should last 2-6 weeks. Continue tx for 1 yr after relief is obtained

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Second-generation/atypical antipsychotics

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most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs

Medical emergency → elevated core body temp and modest-severe muscle rigidity + 2 or more:
Diaphoresis, tachycardia, elevated or labile BP, dysphagia, incontinence, tremor, changes in LOC, mutism, leukocytosis, lab evidence of muscle injury and hepatic enzyme elevations

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

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Pt preoccupied with bodily sx and feel they have a serious illness; highly anxious (HAs, sure they have a brian tumor)
Somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder are two different diagnoses that replaced hypochondriac
Screening: Somatic symptom scale-8;

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Somatic Symptom Disorder

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Tx of Somatic Symptom Disorder

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Tx: schedule short frequent visits (2-4 weeks) treat underlying anxiety/depression w/ ssri or snri. Try to get into mental health tx, often resistant; empathy, stress coping; limit diagnostic testing
CBT

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Substance Use disorders

Screening:

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Adults: AUDIT (14 +; alcohol only)
Kids: CRAFFT (car, relax, alone, forget, friends, trouble), s2bibi
Drugs: DAST-10

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5-100mg; up to 300mg daily. Metabolized by liver w/ long half-life (caution liver)- for Alcohol withdrawal

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Chlordiazepoxide (Libirum)

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1-4mg q2-4hrs; less concern for liver injury- Alcohol withdrawal

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Lorazepam (Ativan)

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long half-life; ease of tapering

- Alcohol withdrawal

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Diazepam (Valium)

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opioid antagonist. once daily PO (50mg) or once monthly IM (380mg).
CI: cirrhosis, patients needing opioids.
SE: GI, HA, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness. More common early in tx

50mg po once daily OR IM 380 mg monthly. Avoid w/ opioids or if used in last week. CI Cirrhosis
SE: lightheaded, dizzy, weak, GI sx; usually resolve after early tx. Alcohol can be consumed

  • for alcohol cravings
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Naltrexone (Revia or Vivitrol)

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FDA approved; Do not have to stop drinking alcohol. Helps reduce amount consumed.

2 tabs 3x/day
 If pts weigh <132 lbs reduce to bid.
SE: minor GI
Better for a patient who may want to continue drinking and slowly decrease consumption 
Renally cleared; CI GFR <30
Teratogenic
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Acamprosate (Campral)

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alcohol deterrent; abstinence only- no OTC meds with alcohol
Can remain in body for 2 wks
- for alcohol cravings

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Disulfiram (Antabuse)

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Vitamin Replacement for Alcohol

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Thiamine 100-200 mg daily
B12 IM 1000 mg monthly or 100 mg daily
Multivitamin with folic acid

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who should be screened for alcohol and substance abuse?

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screen everyone age 18 or older in primary care incl. pregnant women
- AUDIT, CRAFFT, CAGE

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DX for substance abuse?

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drug screen, LFTs, renal fx, STD, hepatitis, HCG, TSH, other nutrients

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management plan for alcohol use disorder

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trusting relationship

refer to support groups, psychotherapy/ CBT, rehab, pain mgmt specialist when indicated

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Tx for opioid use dosrder
titrated for opioid withdrawal by specialist
Full opioid agonist
Eventually will need maintenance therapy, watch for QT prolonging drugs and drugs that accelerate/slow methadone metabolism

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Methadone

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Wait to give until withdrawal symptoms present
Partial opioid agonist which can precipitate withdrawal symptoms but utilized inpatient when clinical opiate withdrawal score is high 8 to 10 or greater then tapered over minimum of 5 days

Tx for opioid use dosrder

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Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone)

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Suppresses hyperactivity- Tx for opioid use dosrder

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Clonidine

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Augmenting agents:Tx for opioid use dosrder

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NSAIDS/tylenol, muscle relaxers,n/v meds, anti diarrhea meds

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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

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gum, lozenge, nasal spray, dermal patches. Careful during pregnancy takes 14-30 days

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antidepressant approved for smoking cessation in a person who smokes 10 more cigarettes/day. Can be used in conjunction with NRT
Taper up dose, Start 1 week before quit date, continue for 7-12 weeks

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin or Zyban)

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start tx 1 week before quitting nicotine. Minimum 12 week tx.
Not recommended to use with NRT
SE: nausea

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Varenicline tartrate (Chantix)

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Substance use disorder:

At least 2 of the following in a 12 month period

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Substance taken in larger amounts over longer period of time than intended
Persistent desire or unsuccessful effort to cut down or control use
Great amount of time spent to obtain substance
craving/ strong desire/urge
Recurrent use resulting in failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school home
Continued use despite social interpersonal problems caused by substance affects
Social occupational or recreational activities are given up or reduced due to use
Recurrent use in situations in which it is physically hazardous
Use continued despite knowledge of having a physical or psychological problems due to substance
Tolerance or withdrawal

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“Chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences”

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addiction

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patient exhibits drug seeking behavior and appears aggressive but they in fact have untreated actual pain

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Pseudoaddiction

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TX for ADD/ ADHD tx

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Amphetamines, methylphenidate, psychostimulants.

strattera is non stimulant and will not provoke anxiety
Stimulants increase risk for PVD or Raynauds

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age group PTSD sx- infants

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feeding problems, failure to thrive, sleep probs, irritability

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age group PTSD sx- preschool

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sleep probs, nightmares, developmental regression, aggression, extreme tamper tantrums, anxiety sx, sudden worsening fears, irritability, avoidance of sx

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age group PTSD sx- school age

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sleep probs, nightmares, developmental regression, repetitive themes in play and social withdrawal, may have partial amnesia of events, new onset anxiety or fears, panic attacks, impaired concentration ,impaired school performance, avoidance sx or hypervigilance, somatic complaints `

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age group PTSD sx- adolescents

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acting out , sleep probs/ nightmares, extreme startling, social withdrawal, fears, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger or rage, internalizing, suicidal ideation, impaired concentration, impaired school performance, hypervigilance

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evaulation of trauma sx

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careful direct clinical interview including child
avoid prompting leading questions
invasion of privacy, how trauma occurred, sx pattern

Trauma, re-experience, avoidance, unable to fx, month or longer, arousal

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factors influencing the severity of PTSD response

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severity of the trauma exposure
parental distress related to the trauma
temporal proximity to the event

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management for PTSD

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referral to behavioral health, CBT, report social services, medication mgmt

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