Psyc

Question 1

How long do you need to have anxiety for it to be considered generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

Answer 1

6 months

Question 2

Treatment for GAD and panic disorder?

Answer 2

1st line: SSRI/SNRI
2nd line: TCAs, benzos
Also, cognitive behavioral therapy in any case.

Question 3

What defines panic disorder?

Answer 3

Panic attacks that lead to anxiety and behavioral changes (avoidance) related to possibility of recurrence of the panic attack.

Question 4

What is the treatment for specific phobias (ex: snakes, heights)?

Answer 4

Anxiolytics and exposure therapy.

Question 5

What is the treatment for social phobia?

Answer 5

Meds and therapy.

Question 6

How long must you have flashbacks, avoidance of reminders, and intrusive thoughts to be diagnosed as PTSD?

Answer 6

At least 1 month.

Question 7

What is the treatment for PTSD?

Answer 7

psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), SSRIs/SNRIs

Question 8

If you only have flashbacks, avoidance of reminders and intrusive thoughts for less than a month what is the disorder called?

Answer 8

Acute stress disorder

Question 9

What is the treatment of ADHD?

Answer 9

stimulants primarily, behavioral therapy is not shown to improve symptoms of ADHD

Question 10

What do you want to rule out in adults with suspected ADHD?

Answer 10

hyperthyroid, seizure, lead poisoning, head injury and other psychological disorders

Question 11

What is autism spectrum?

Answer 11

Deficits in neurodevelopment for socialization, communication, and behavior.

Question 12

What FEMALE medical problem often arises in women with anorexia nervousa?

Answer 12

Amenorrhea

Question 13

What distinguishes bulimia from anorexia?

Answer 13

Normal weight in bulimia–>b/c anorexics can also purge/use laxatives.

Question 14

What is the BMI for underweight?

Question 15

What is the BMI for overweight?

Answer 15

25-30

Question 16

What is the BMI for obesity?

Answer 16

> 30

Question 17

What is the BMI percentile for overweight children?

Answer 17

85-95th percentile

Question 18

What is the waist circumference for men and women to be considered obese?

Answer 18

Women: >35
Men: >40

Question 19

What is the only drug approved for obesity?

Answer 19

Orlistat (makes your poop fatty)

Question 20

What is bipolar 1?

Answer 20

Classic manic depressive

Question 21

What is bipolar 2?

Answer 21

One episode of hypomania plus major depression.

Question 22

What is the treatment for acute mania?

Answer 22

Lithium plus valproate

Question 23

What defines major depression?

Answer 23

2 weeks of depressed mood or anhedonia.

Question 24

What is adjustment disorder?

Answer 24

emotional and behavioral reaction that is greater than would be expected for stressor and affects work or social life.

Question 25

What is dysthymic disorder?

Answer 25

less severe depression: depressed for 2+ years, most days for most of the day

Question 26

What is personality disorder?

Answer 26

personality trait that is so extreme it causes impairment/distress and behavior outside the "norm".

Question 27

What is cluster A of personality disorders?

Answer 27

Odd and Eccentric: Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal

Question 28

What is schizoid?

Answer 28

detached socially with restricted range of emotions in interpersonal settings

Question 29

What is schizotypal?

Answer 29

Social and relationship deficits result in discomfort and decrease in close relationships and eccentric behavior.

Question 30

What is cluster B of personality disorders?

Answer 30

Dramatic, emtional and erratic: | Histrionic, narcissistic, borderline, antisocial

Question 31

What is cluster C of personality disorders?

Answer 31

Anxious or fearful: Avoidant Dependent Obsessive-compulsive

Question 32

What is histrionic personality disorder?

Answer 32

excessive emotionality and attention seeking

Question 33

What is narcissistic personality?

Answer 33

Grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy

Question 34

What is borderline personality?

Answer 34

unstable relationships, self image, affect, and impulse control

Question 35

What is antisocial personality?

Answer 35

disregard for rights of others-->lying, cheating, stealing, neglect

Question 36

What are psychoses and what are they treated with?

Answer 36

disturbance in the perception of reality that manifests as hallucination, delusion or thought disorganization--treated with antipsychotics

Question 37

What is schizophrenia?

Answer 37

severe chronic psychosis that leads to progressive deterioration in functioning--antipychotics generally help with symptoms (hallucinations/dilusions) but there is still a steady decline in things like affect, anhedonia, intellectual function, memory, bizarre behavior, ect.

Question 38

What is delusional disorder?

Answer 38

isolated, NON-bizarre delusion in otherwise functioning person (ex: I think someone put a chip in me)

Question 39

What is somatoform disorder?

Answer 39

syndrome of nonspecific physical complaints that can't be explained medically (could be aware or not--may have secondary gain)

Question 40

What is the CAGE screen for etoh and drugs?

Answer 40

- Tried to cut down? - Annoyed when asked - Do you feel guilty about your actions? - Do you need an eye opener?

Question 41

What is conduct disorder?

Answer 41

Disruptive behavior in CHILDREN with primary features of aggression, theft, vandalism, violations of rules and lying.

Question 42

What is the treatment for conduct disorder?

Answer 42

Usually supportive but can try ADHD drugs.