PLACEMENT: PSYCH Flashcards

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DSM-V PERSONALITY TRAIT CLASSIFICATION

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  • lifelong, ingrained maladaptive trait
  • characterizes
  • deviates from cultural norm / avg
  • late childhood and early adol. onset

CLUSTER A
- paranoid
- schizoid
- schizotypal

CLUSTER B
- histrionic
- borderline
- narcissistic
- antisocial

CLUSTER C
- antisocial / avoidant
- dependent / asthenic

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2
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Mainstay for management of personality disorders

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Psychotherapy; talking therapy

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3
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Olanzapine - caution

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PR prolongation

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4
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Clozapine - caution

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QT prolongation

  • greater toxicity with smoking
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5
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Other Differentials for Psychosis

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  • Encephalitis: clouding of consciousness
  • Parkinsons
  • Wilsons
  • Any tertiary disease: Lyme Disease, Syphillis,
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6
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Lithium cautions

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PR prolongation as well as other ECG changes

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