Psyc

Question 1

Rapid acting anxiolytics

Answer 1

Diazepam (Valium) peaks in 1hr
Lorazepam (Ativan) ‘ ‘ 1-1.5hr
clonazepam (klonopin) ‘ ‘ 1-4hrs

Question 2

Symptoms of:

opioid withdrawal

Benzo withdrawal

ETOH withdrawal

Answer 2

Agitation, muscle aches, sweating & vomiting

Hallucinations

Question 3

Criteria for ETOH dependence

Answer 3

1) spent a lot of time obtaining, using & recovering from ETOH
2) continue drinking regardless of physical consequences
3) tolerance
4) withdrawal symptoms

Question 4

Alzheimer’s

Answer 4

Aphasia- difficulty und/exp speech
Apraxia- difficulty c motor planning
Agnosia- unable to recognize objects

Question 5

Leading causes of suicide

Answer 5

1) firearms
2) hanging/suffocation
3) poisoning

Question 6

Lab values associated with ETOH abuse

Answer 6

Elevated LFTs
Elevated triglycerides
Low magnesium
Low potassium

Question 7

Diagnostic criteria for depression

Answer 7

Anhedonia, increased sleepiness or difficulty sleeping, suicidal ideation

Question 8

Panic disorder

Answer 8

Symptoms must be present for 1 month to diagnose with full diagnosis at 6 months

Question 9

Depression diagnosis:
5 symptoms x2w

In Sad Cages

Answer 9

Interest
Sleep
Appetite
Depressed mood
Concentration
Activity
Guilty
Energy
Suicidal ideation

Question 10

Dementia

Answer 10

Mild

Moderate: Namenda

Question 11

Confusions underlying causes

Answer 11

B12 deficiency
Hypothyroid
Infection (CBC or UA)

Question 12

PTSD tx

Answer 12

CBT
SSRIs
Support groups
Stress reduction techniques