psych 1 Flashcards
3 dopamine tracts
- Nigrostriatal pathway- parkinson symptoms
- mesolimbic-mesocortical pathway- psychosis (involved in mediating antipsychotic effects of antipsychotic drugs)
- tuberoinfundibular tract-galactorhea (dopamine inhibits prolactin so if use dopamine antagonist prolactin increases causing galactorhea)
when can you start using adhd meds
6 yrs old
workup before prescribing adhd meds
ekg, bp, tsh, lipids, cbc, cmp, seizure free (good h/o and physical exam for base line…get height and weight to make sure still growing-decrease weight is a side effect)
meds for adhd
methylphenidate (ritaline) (inhibit reuptake of dopamine and Norepi)
dextroamphetamine (adderal)
non stimulant- atomoxetine (strattera) (black box warning- increase risk of suicide)
scale for adhd
vanderbilt scale
signs of death
palor mortis- paleness 15-20 min after death
livor mortis- edema in dependent part of body
algo mortis- decline in body temp
rigor mortis- stiffening of limbs
signs that suggest active dying
no intake of food/water dramatic skin color changes respiratory mandibular movement sunken cheeks, relaxation of facial muscles rattels in chest cheynes-stokes respirations feeble pulse
stages of grief
- shock and denial
- anger
- bargaining
- depression
- acceptance
depression vs grief
mood disturbance (depression- no fluctuations in mood; grief-fluctuations common-ups and downs) shame and guilt- (depression- belief that one is shameful and worthless; grief-regret not doing more for deceased) suicidal ideation- ( depression- threaten suicide more often; grief- claim life is unbearable but don't really want to die) greif lasts usually 6 months to 1 year (some signs can last longer)
risk factors for abnormal grief
Those who suffer a loss suddenly or through horrific circumstances
Those who are socially isolated
Those who believe they are responsible (whether real or imagined)
Those with a history of traumatic losses
Those with an intensely dependent relationship with the deceased
Those who have suffered the death of a child
Those who have suffered from depression
medical conditions that can cause depression
sleep apnea chronic pain hypothyroidism stroke heart disease there are others (ms, cancer, diabetes, copd, dementia, etc) but these are the main ones
meds can cause depression
beta blockers corticosteroids benzodiazepines chantix (varenicline) interferon
depression scales
beck depression scale
quick inventory of depressive symptomatology
bipolar scale
mood disorder questionaire
anxiety scale
hamilton anxiety rating scale
risk factors for suicide
sad persons Sex (male) Age (elderly adolescent) Depression Previous attempts Ethanol abuse Rational thinking loss (psychosis) Social support lacking Organized plan to commit suicide No spouse (divorced, single, widowed) Sickness (physical illness)
tx of disorders
mild depression-psychothearpy
moderate or severe- psychotherapy plus meds (sari)
bipolar- mood stabilizer +/- antidepressant
psychotic- antipsychotic plus antidepressant
diagnosis of depression
5 symptoms in 2 week time
at least one symptom has to be depressed mood most of the day everyday or anhodonia (don’t find pleasure in things anymore)
what goes in each axis
I- psychiatry conditions
II- personality disorders and mental retardation
III- medical conditions
IV- psychological or environmental issues contributing to mental problem
V- GAF
what is go to med for anxiety disorders
Paxil