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MSRA: Mood Disorders Flashcards

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What is the treatment of ‘less severe’ depression?

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Psychological interventions alone recommended:

  • Individual guided self-help
  • Computerised CBT
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What are the features of mania?

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7 days
Severe functional impairment
Psychotic symptoms

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What are the features of hypomania?

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Less than 7 days, typically 3-4
Does not impair functioning
No psychotic symptoms

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What is the treatment of ‘more severe’ depression?

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Psychological interventions and/or anti-depressants

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What is meant by flight of ideas?

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Rapid speech with frequent changes in topic based on association, distraction or word play

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What monitoring is required for patients taking Lithium?

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Lithium levels: weekly until stable level, then every 3 months
Thyroid + renal function every 6 months

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What are the side effects of Lithium?

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Fine tremor
NVD
Weight gain
Hypothyroidism
Hypercalcaemia
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

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What are the features of lithium toxicity?

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Confusion
Drowsiness
Ataxia, dizziness
Coarse tremor

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Which drugs precipitate lithium toxicity?

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Diuretics
NSAIDs
ACEI/ARBs

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