Must knows

Question 1

Biogenic amine hypothesis for depression:

Answer 1

• Depression occurs when monoamine levels (NE and Sertonin) drop to lower levels than normal

Question 2

Treatment of Tourettes

Answer 2

• Alpha 2 agonists: clonidine and guafacine

- Haloperidol and pimozide

Question 3

SSRI’s and eating disorders?

Answer 3

They are considered a standard element of care in bulimia because they tend to stop the binge/purge behaviors.

Question 4

Lab findings seen in eating disorders

Answer 4

• Low WBC count
• Hypokalemic, hypochloremic METABOLIC ALKALOSIS
• Mild rise in liver enzymes, cholesterol and cortisol levels
• Low gonadotropin and marked weight loss
• Normal serum protein, serum albumin and renal function….which is intersting