PRITE Review Flashcards

1
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What visual problem occurs from a pituitary tumor compressing the optic chiasm?

A

Bitemporal hemianopsia

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2
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What is the term of a state of immobility that is constantly maintained?

A

Catalepsy

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3
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When combined with fMRI, which biomarker is most likely to identify geriatric patients with MCI most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s?

A

E4 Apolipoprotein E

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4
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Absence seizures show what EEG finding?

A

3 cycles per second spike and wave activity

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5
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What EEG finding is seen in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy?

A

4-6 Hz irregular polyspike activity

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6
Q

MRI finding of Hungtinton’s disease? Genetic abnormality?

A

Caudate head atrophy and CAG repeats

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7
Q

Treatment of Huntington’s chorea?

A

Haldol

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8
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DA release in what structure represents common final event associated with the reinforcing effects of substances?

A

Nucleus Accumbens

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9
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EEG finding in Stage 2 (N2) of sleep?

A

K complexes and sleep spindles

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10
Q

What is the most effective treatment for REM sleep behavior disorders?

A

Klonopin

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11
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Which measures of REM is reduced in MDD?

A

Sleep onset to REM onset

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12
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Parkinson’s is associated with abnormal inclusions of what type of protein?

A

Synuclein

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13
Q

What is the treatment for nocturnal enuresis?

A

DDAVP

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14
Q

What is atomoxetines mechanism of action?

A

selective norepinephrine reputable inhibitor

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15
Q

What disorder is most often comorbid with ADHD?

A

Depression

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16
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What is an evidence based therapy treatment for tic disorder in children?

A

Habit reversal therapy

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17
Q

A diagnostic feature of a panic attack is:

A

Derealization

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18
Q

What predicts bipolarity in adolescents with depression?

A

Psychosis

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19
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The natural course of untreated manic episode lasts approximately what length of time?

A

3 months

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20
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Which medication has FDA approval for treatment of mania in children >12 years old?

A

Lithium

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21
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What other mood stabilizer increases serum levels of Lamictal?

A

Depakote

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22
Q

Length of time criteria for delusional disorder?

A

1 month

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23
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What is associated with worsened retrograde amnesia during ECT?

A

Bilateral electrode placement

24
Q

Hepatitis C treatment with interferon can cause what psychiatric symptom?

A

Depression

25
Q

The treatment for adolescents with depressions study recommended what for patients with moderate to severe depression?

A

Fluoxetine and CBT

26
Q

What is diagnostic of dissociative identity disorder?

A

Memory loss of personal information

27
Q

What medication is used to treat OCD?

A

Clomipramine

28
Q

What are the most common pattern of obsessions in patients with OCD?

A

Contamination

29
Q

What is the medication of choice for PTSD? Augmentation?

A

Sertraline; atypical antipsychotics

30
Q

In individuals with Tourette’s disorder, tics begin to decrease during what age period?

A

Adolescence

31
Q

What lab is most specific for chronic heavy alcohol consumption?

A

%CDT (percent carbohydrate deficient transferrin)

32
Q

Clinical signs of aspirin overdose

A

Tinnitus, abdominal pain, metabolic acidosis

33
Q

How long can cannabis be detected in urine?

A

1 month

34
Q

The first symptom reported in emerging amphetamine psychosis

A

Paranoia

35
Q

Duration that PCP remains in urine

A

8 days

36
Q

Time that cocaine remains in urine

A

4 days

37
Q

Neurotoxicity associated with MDMA is associated with deficits in neurons that produce what neurotransmitters?

A

Serotonin

38
Q

Which anticonvulsant is associated with kidney stones?

A

Topiramate

39
Q

Which medication is an irreversible MAO-B inhibitor?

A

Selegeline

40
Q

Which medication is best used to treat urinary retention secondary to TCA therapy?

A

Bethanachol

41
Q

What is the relationship between nortriptyline and amitriptyline?

A

Nortriptyline is the metabolite if amitryptiline

42
Q

Medication to treat NMS

A

Bromocriptine (dopamine agonist)

43
Q

Mechanism of action of memantine

A

NMDAr antagonist

44
Q

What lab is most specific for chronic heavy alcohol consumption?

A

%CDT (percent carbohydrate deficient transferrin)

45
Q

Clinical signs of aspirin overdose

A

Tinnitus, abdominal pain, metabolic acidosis

46
Q

How long can cannabis be detected in urine?

A

1 month

47
Q

The first symptom reported in emerging amphetamine psychosis

A

Paranoia

48
Q

Duration that PCP remains in urine

A

8 days

49
Q

Time that cocaine remains in urine

A

4 days

50
Q

Neurotoxicity associated with MDMA is associated with deficits in neurons that produce what neurotransmitters?

A

Serotonin

51
Q

Which anticonvulsant is associated with kidney stones?

A

Topiramate

52
Q

Which medication is an irreversible MAO-B inhibitor?

A

Selegeline

53
Q

Which medication is best used to treat urinary retention secondary to TCA therapy?

A

Bethanachol

54
Q

What is the relationship between nortriptyline and amitriptyline?

A

Nortriptyline is the metabolite if amitryptiline

55
Q

Medication to treat NMS

A

Bromocriptine (dopamine agonist)

56
Q

Mechanism of action of memantine

A

NMDAr antagonist