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

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6 months

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Treatment for GAD and panic disorder?

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

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What defines panic disorder?

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

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

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Anxiolytics and exposure therapy.

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What is the treatment for social phobia?

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Meds and therapy.

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

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At least 1 month.

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What is the treatment for PTSD?

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

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

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Acute stress disorder

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What is the treatment of ADHD?

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

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

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

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What is autism spectrum?

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Deficits in neurodevelopment for socialization, communication, and behavior.

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

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Amenorrhea

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What distinguishes bulimia from anorexia?

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

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What is the BMI for underweight?

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What is the BMI for overweight?

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25-30

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What is the BMI for obesity?

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> 30

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What is the BMI percentile for overweight children?

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85-95th percentile

18
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What is the waist circumference for men and women to be considered obese?

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Women: >35
Men: >40

19
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What is the only drug approved for obesity?

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Orlistat (makes your poop fatty)

20
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What is bipolar 1?

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Classic manic depressive

21
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What is bipolar 2?

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One episode of hypomania plus major depression.

22
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What is the treatment for acute mania?

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Lithium plus valproate

23
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What defines major depression?

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2 weeks of depressed mood or anhedonia.

24
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What is adjustment disorder?

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

25
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What is dysthymic disorder?

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

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What is personality disorder?

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

27
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What is cluster A of personality disorders?

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Odd and Eccentric:
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal

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What is schizoid?

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detached socially with restricted range of emotions in interpersonal settings

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What is schizotypal?

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

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What is cluster B of personality disorders?

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Dramatic, emtional and erratic:

Histrionic, narcissistic, borderline, antisocial

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What is cluster C of personality disorders?

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Anxious or fearful:
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive

32
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What is histrionic personality disorder?

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excessive emotionality and attention seeking

33
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What is narcissistic personality?

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Grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy

34
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What is borderline personality?

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unstable relationships, self image, affect, and impulse control

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What is antisocial personality?

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

36
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What are psychoses and what are they treated with?

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

37
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What is schizophrenia?

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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.

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What is delusional disorder?

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

39
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What is somatoform disorder?

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

40
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What is the CAGE screen for etoh and drugs?

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  • Tried to cut down?
  • Annoyed when asked
  • Do you feel guilty about your actions?
  • Do you need an eye opener?
41
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What is conduct disorder?

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

42
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What is the treatment for conduct disorder?

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Usually supportive but can try ADHD drugs.

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