Neuropsychiatry

Question 1

List some neurological conditions that have psychiatric symptoms.

Answer 1

Stroke (e.g., post-stroke depression).
Traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Epilepsy (e.g., psychosis or mood changes).
Multiple sclerosis (MS).
Parkinson’s disease.
Huntington’s disease.

Question 2

Which medication is suitable for the treatment of psychosis in Parkinson’s?

Answer 2

Clozapine

Question 3

What is meant by a traumatic brain injury?

Answer 3

An injury which occurs due to sudden trauma to the brain e.g. something going through the skull, getting hit with a ball, or a car

Question 4

What’s the difference between apathy and depression?

Answer 4

Apathy: A lack of motivation, interest, or emotional response. Emotional neutrality or blunted emotions.

Depression: persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in most activities.