Obsessive–compulsive disorder Flashcards
1
Q
What are 5 of the main symptoms of OCD?
A
Fear of contamination or dirt.
Doubting and having difficulty tolerating uncertainty.
Needing things orderly and symmetrical.
Aggressive or horrific thoughts about losing control and harming yourself or others.
Unwanted thoughts, including aggression, or sexual or religious subjects.
2
Q
Management
A
Optimal management is a combination of;
1). Psychotherapeutic treatment, namely:
- CBT for obsessions
- Exposure and response prevention for compulsions
2). Drugs include any one of the SSRIs (proven efficacy), e.g.
- fluoxetine 10–80 mg (o)/d; or
- paroxetine 10 mg (o) daily or clomipramine
