Paper Formative Tings Flashcards
What is Delusion of REFERENCE?
When a person believes events in the world are specifically REFERRING to dem
e.g thinking the news is talking to him
music on the radio is played just for them
What is Thought Withdrawal?
A delusion that your thoughts are being REMOVED from your mind by other ppl / forces
e.g thinking the goverment has made ur mind go blank after taking ur thoughts out for monitoring
What is Delusional perception?
Thinking things have different meanings
e.g traffic lights turning red means aliens are gonna land
What is Tuberous Sclerosis? (5 things)
Autosomal Dominant condition
Assoc w:
- Severe learning disability
- Seizures
- Hamartomas in CNS (benign growth)
- Cafe au lait spots (see pic)
What is Pheylketonuria? (4 things)
- Autosomal Recessive disorder
- Assoc w: Severe learning disability
- Detected @ birth w Guthrie test
- Treatment: Dietary restrictions (low prot diet)
(Mr Guthrie weed himself so he became a loony and had to eat no protein)
What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? (5 things)
Microdeletion on Chromosome 15
Assoc w:
- Mild - Moderate Learning Disability
- Overeating
- Sleep disorders
- Self harm behaviour
What is Procyclidine?
What does it treat? (2 things)
Side Fx? (3 things)
Antimuscarinic (blocks ACh)
Treats:
- Psychotropic induced dystonia (invol contractions)
- Parkinsonism
Side Fx:
- Dry mouth
- Flushing
- Blurred vision
What is Risperidone?
What does it treat? (2 things)
Side Fx? (3 things)
Atypical Antipsychotic
Treats:
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar
Side Fx:
- N+V
- Headaches
- Increased appetite
What is Quetiapine?
What does it treat? (2 things)
Side Fx? (3 things)
Atypical Antipsychotic
Treats:
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar
Side Fx:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Speech problems
- Dizziness
What is Propranolol?
What does it treat?
Side Fx? (4 things)
Beta blocker
Treats:
Physical symptoms of Anxiety: shaking + sweating
Side Fx?
- Tired
- Dizziness
- Mood changes / Depression
- Memory problems
What is Chlordiazepoxide? (2 things)
What does it treat? (3 things)
Side Fx? (2 things)
- Benzodiazepine
- Sedative + Hypnotic
Treats:
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Alcohol / drug withdrawal symptoms
Side Fx:
- Drowsiness n slurred speech
- Mood / behaviour changes
What is Venlaxafine?
What does it treat? (4 things)
Side Fx? (4 things)
Antidepressant (SNRI)
Treats:
- Depression
- GAD
- Panic disorder
- Social phobia
Side Fx:
- Weird dreams
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
What is Clozapine?
What does it treat? (2 things)
Side Fx? (4 things)
Atypical Antipsychotic
Treats:
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective disorder
(In those who don’t resopnd to other antipsychotics)
Side Fx:
- Weight gain
- Postural hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Dizziness
What is Sertraline?
What does it treat? (3 things)
Side Fx? (3 things)
Antidepressant (SSRI)
Treats:
- Depression
- Panic attacks
- OCD
Side Fx:
- N+V
- Mood swings
- Sleep problems
What is Chlorpromazine?
What does it treat? (2 things)
Side Fx? (3 things)
Typical Antipsychotic (first gen)
Treats:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoia
Side Fx:
- Dizziness
- Agitation
- Blank facial expression
What is Fluoxetine?
What does it treat? (4 things)
Side Fx? (3 things)
Antidepressant (SSRI)
Treats:
- Depression
- OCD
- Bipolar
- Eating disorders
Side Fx:
- N+V
- Insomnia
What is the most common Side Fx of Fluoxetine?
N+V
What is the most common Side Fx of Electroconvulsive Therapy?
Amnesia
What is the most common Side Fx of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors? (first ever type of antidepressants)
HTN crisis after ingesting yeast extracts
What is the most common Side Fx of Haloperidol (Typical Antipsychotic?
Oculogyric crisis (eyes clarted upwards for mins / hours)
What is the most common Side Fx of Sodium Valproate?
Foetal spina bifida
What should you give in Heroin Overdose?
Naloxone
(blocks opiod fx)
What should you give in Paracetamol Overdose?
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
What should you give in Ecstacy Use?
Rehydration
What should you give in Alcohol Withdrawal? (2 things)
- Chlordiazepoxide
- Thiamine
What should you give in Benzodiazepine Overdose?
Flumazenil
