MSRA - psych Flashcards
Site of action of antipsychotics
Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists
Management of extra-pyramidal side effects
Procyclidine
PHQ-9 - score for mild depression
5-9
PHQ-9 - score for no depression
0-4
PHQ-9 - score for moderate depression
10-14
PHQ-9 - score for moderately severe depression
15-19
PHQ-9 - score for severe depression
20-27
SSRI preferred 1st line
citalopram or fluoxetine
SSRI post-MI
Sertraline
SSRI - children/adolescent
fluoxetine
Side effects of clozapine
-agranulocytosis/neutropenia
-reduced seizure threshold
-constipation
-myocarditis
-hypersalivation
Section 2
Admission for assessment
Up to 28 days
Section 3
Admission for treatment
Up to 6 months, can be renewed
Section 4
72 hour assessment order
Section 5(2)
Patient voluntarily in hospital detained by doctor
For 72 hours