Passmed year 5

Question 1

what is hypoactive delirium

what causes it

Answer 1

a subtype of delirium characterised by withdrawal and sleepiness

dehydration and organ failure

Question 2

what psych drugs asscoiated with increased VTE risk

Answer 2

antipyschotic such as clozapine and aripiprazole

Question 3

side effects of beta blockers (5)

Answer 3

bronchospasm
cold peripheries
fatigue dizzy and lightheaded
sleep disturbances, including nightmares
erectile dysfunction

Question 4

what type of memory loss do benzos cause

Answer 4

anterograde amnesia - future

Question 5

how does aripiprazole protect against gynaecomastia

Answer 5

reduces prolactin level
partial agonist D2 receptors

Question 6

main sx of discontinuation sydrome of SSRI

Answer 6

Gi problems

Question 7

How often do you monitor SSRI bloods in over and uner 25 yr old

Answer 7

1 week if under 25
2 weeks if over 25year old

Question 8

what psychotherapy is good for EUPD

Answer 8

dialectical behaviour therapy DBT