Psych Flashcards
1
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Monitoring guidelines for second generation antipsychotics
A
Baseline and regular follow up of BMI, fasting glucose and lipids, blood pressure and waist circumference
2
Q
NMS and Parkinsons
A
NMS can occur in patients with Parkinson disease after withdrawal, dose reduction or a switch in dopamine agents
3
Q
Drugs that increase lithium levels
A
diuretics, NSAIDs, SSRIs, ACEi and ARBs, verapamil, antiepileptics
4
Q
Fixed delusions around infestations, body order, hallitosis, etc.
A
Delusional disorder, somatic type
