OCD Flashcards
1
Q
1ST LINE TX drugs
2nd line
A
SSRI - fluoxetine, sertraline - in higher doses than those used for depression
TCA- clomipramine,
2
Q
other tx
A
psychotherapy and sociotherapy/rehabilitation may be used in patients with severe symptoms and or functional disabilities
3
Q
etiopathogenesis
A
genetic link as concordance rate higher in monozygtoic twins
psychosocial factors like sexual /physical abuse in childhood, stressful events
4
Q
dx
A
body dysmorphic disorder
eating disorders
other ‘compulsive ‘ behaviours such as gambling, substance abuse the person feels driven to do them
5
Q
what other conditions does ocd commonly eixst with
A
anxiety,
depressive disorders
bipolar disorders
obsessive personality disorder
