Psych Flashcards

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Management of acute stress reaction in under 18s

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If is a large shared trauma->group based CBT
If not can consider monitoring or individual CBT

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Management of PTSD in under 18s

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Individual trauma CBT
If after 3 months does not work use EMDR
NO MEDICATION

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Management of PTSD in adults

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Offer trauma focused CBT as first line but can use sertraline or venlafaxine if wants drug first
Second line paroxetine

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When can use EMDR for PTSD

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If 1-3 months after can consider if CBT not worked or has preference
If over 3 months then can offer EMDR alongside CBT

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When use risperidone in PTSD

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Psychotic symptoms present
Severe hyperarousal symptoms that have not responded to other treatments

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Back pain and constipation, what psych medication may have caused

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Lithium due to hyperparathyroidism

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What is personality disorder when very strict moral code and ethics

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Anankastic

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Differentiating depression from dementia

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In depression
- answer I dont know to questions in MMSE
- bothered about low MMSE score
- biological symptoms present
- short history
- global memory loss

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What must do for psychosis in elderly

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CT to rule out organic cause

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Which amnesia get in ECT

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Retrograde most commonly

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Difference in malingering and muchausens

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Malingering- exaggerate or simulate smyptoms
Muchausen- actualy inflict pain upon yourself

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Which psych medication can cause renal stones

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Lithium from hypercalcaemia

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What is it when answer a question with excessive details

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Circumstantiality

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What do if patient develops a leukocytosis on lithium

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Leave them alone just safety net

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Causes of personality disorder

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Genetic
Psychological
Environmental

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If someone dependant on alcohol is admitted to hospital for elective procedure what do

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Give chlordiazepoxide

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NT associated with depression

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Dopamine

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How change from fluoxetine to another SSRI

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Over 20mg- slowly taper over 2 weeks, 4-7 day washout then start again
Under 20mg- stop abruptly then 4-7 day washout

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Which lymph nodes do the gynae cancers metasise to

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Endometrial and ovarian- para-aortic
Cervical- pelvic
Vulval- inguinal and femoral

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Do you admit patients after suicide attempts

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Not always- if low risk then can arrange review by liason psych before discharge

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What is atypical anorexia

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When have all of the criteria for anorexia but is no weight loss

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What defines underweight in children vs adults

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Adults- under 18.5
Children- under 5th centile

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Diagnostic criteria for anorexia DSMV

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Restriction of weight
Intense fear of gaining weight
Disturbance of body image view

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If someone escapes from care home, how long do emergency DOLS last

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7 days

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Hypotonia and non-blanching rash 2 days after birth
Group B streptococcus
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If have test of cure for CIN2< and is negative when is recall
3 years regardless of age
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How long does section 4 apply
72 hours
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Features of paranoid personality type
Paranoid Sense of self righteousness (doesnt like to be wrong) Does not take criticism well Possessive and jealous of partners Conspiracy theories common
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Which personality disorder most linked to schizophrenia
Schizotypal
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MOA of procyclidine
Blocks cholinergic neurones
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Diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia
2 psychotic symptoms (delusions, hallucinations or thought disorder) or 1 plus either catatonia or negative symptoms present for 1 month
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Elemental illusion vs pareidiollic hallucination
Elemental- see flashing lights Pareidiollic- see something within fire
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Brief psychotic disorder vs acute psychotic disorder
Brief psychotic disorder DSM5 Acute psychotic disorder ICD-10 - brief psychotic lasts less than 1 month - acute psychotic disorder under 3 months (onset within 2 weeks)
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Anti-psychotics used for sedation
Haloperidol- risk of prolonged QT Olanzapine
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Management of NMS
Stop drug Cooling devices transfer to ITU Fluids Benzos- for agitation and to relax muscles Bromocriptine
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What antipsychotic use if prolonged QTC
Aripirazole Zuclopenthixol
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PET scan findings- schizophrenia vs OCD
Schizophrenia- hypoactivity in prefronatal cortex, enlarged ventricles OCD- hyperactivity in prefrontal cortex
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Questionnaire for psycopathy vs risk to others
Psychopathy- PCL-R Risk to others- HCR-20
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Organic causes of psychosis- infective, nutritional, endocrine
Infective- toxoplasmosis, enceph/meningitis, neurosyphylis Nutritional- pellagra, B12, B1 Endocrine- cushings, thyroid
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When measure FBC in clozapine
Weekly for first 18 weeks 18 weeks- 1 year- fortnightly Beyond 1 year- monthly
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How does FBC testing in clozapine classify patients
Red, amber, green Red- stop immediately Amber- measure twice weekly until green Green- continue
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What is used to detect/screen delirium
Confusion assessment method
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Which antipsychotic particularly associated with weight gain and DM
Olanzapine
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If someone has history of DM and HTN what antipsychotic use
Haloperidol or any other typical anti-psychotic
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First step in management of neuroleptic malignancy
Cooling and fluids
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What other than antipsychotics can cause NMS
Missed dopamine agonist dose
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What typically precipitates NMS
Abruptly withholding a dopamine agonist or anti-psychotic
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How manage if have long QT evidence on ECG
Discuss with cardiology- do not immediately cessate
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What is couvade syndrome
Where mimic pregnant womans
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What is particularly associated with ekbom syndrome
B12 deficiency
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How does clozapine toxicity present
Confusion Drowsiness Ataxia Tachycardia Often precipiated by infetions
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What do for someone with an at risk mental state with a first degree relative who has schizophrenia
Refer immediately for CBT
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What is difference between thought withdrawal and blocking
In both patients randomly stop talking Withdrawal- stop talking then begin talking about same thing Blocking- stop talking then start talking about different topic
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What do the different antidepressants target
SSRI- presynaptic serotonin uptake channel TCA- blockade of noradrenaline, serotonin and to lesser extent dopamine reuptake channels- also blocks muscarinic and histaminergic MOA- non selective and irreversible inhibition of MOA A and B SNRI- presynaptic blockade of both noradrenaline and serotonin (high doses dopamine) NaSSA- blocks alpha 2 which increases noradrenaline and seorotonin
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Serotonin syndrome presentation
Physiologically too much serotonin in synapses in brain Autonomic dysfunction- tachycardia, HTN, diaphoresis, mydriasis Altered mental state- agitation, confusion NMJ hyperactivity- tremor, hyperreflexia, myoclo
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Management of acute phase mania
Trial oral antipsychotic choosing from - haloperidol - olanzapine - quetiapine - risperidone If not tolerated then add another from list If second line not effective lithium may be added, if thats not successful then valproate added unless pre-menopausal woman
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MOA of lithium, sodium valproate and carbamezapine
Inhibits recycling of neuronal membrane phosphoinositides
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Most important thing to monitor- sodium valproate vs carbamezepine
Sodium valproate- LFT Carbamezepine- FBC
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Side effects of lithium
Weight gain Tremor Muscle weakness GI Metallic taste Nephrogenic DI (renal impairment) T wave inversion Leucocytosis which is benign Hypothyrodism and hyperparathyroidism
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Management of lithium toxicity
Stop drug Measure levels Fluids Osmotic or forced alkaline diuresis may be required Haemodialysis may be used if severe - Renal failure and levels over 2.5 - Severe signs- nystagum etc - Lithium over 4
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How are lithium levels checked
Every week when increasing the dose Every 3 months should have levels measured if dose stable Every 6 momnths BMI, U&Es, calcium, TFTs and eGFR measured
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Side effects of lamotrigine
Most common is maculopapular rash where must withdraw drug immediately GI Headache Diplopia
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Which antidepressants has high chance of death from overdose so avoid in case of suicide risk
Venlafaxine TCAS except lofepramine
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How long should someone be on a SSRI for depression before changing dose/drug
4 weeks 6 weeks if elderly
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Side effects of carbamezapine and how to remember
CABRA MEAN Confusion Ataxia Rashes Blurred vision Aplastic anaemia Marrow suppression Eosinophilia ADH release Neutropenia
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Secondary causes of mania
Steroids Levo dopa Hyperthyroid Illicit drugs Organic damage to right side of brain in elderly
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Serotonin syndrome management
Stop meds Supportive- cooling and fluids Benzos for muscle rigidity Can use cyproheptadine which is a serotonin antagonist
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Management of mania if already on lithium or sodium valproate
If on lithium- check levels, optimise treatment and consider adding antipsychotic depending on preference and previous response If on sodium valproate- increase dose, if no improvement then add antipsychotic
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Depression management in BPAD if not on drug
If not on drug- offer olanzapine/quetiapine and fluoxetine or just olanzapine or lamotrigine If no response use lamotrigine
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Depression management in BPAD if on lithium or valproate
Optimise dose of lithium If unsuccessful then add olanzapine/quetapine with fluoxetine or olanzapine if prefers If unsuccessful use lamotrigine
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Management of mania in children
If under 14 refer to CAMHS 14 or older refer to EIP or CAMHS centre with expertise in psychosis Can start aripiprazole if over 13 in severe cases
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Maanagement of BPAD depression in children
First line - CBT for 3 months
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How stop lithium or valproate
Slowly stop over 4 weeks
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Best antipsychotic if want to not put on weight
Quetiapine
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Which drugs can cause depression
Beta blockers, methylopda, CCB H2 anti-histamine Chemo Oestrogen Psychiatric conditions
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Low versus high intensity psych interventions for depression
Low - Self-help - Group physical activity - Computerised CBT - Group CBT High - CBT - behaviorual activation - interpersonal therapy
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What is done before ECT
Examination Bloods- FBC, U&Es, LFTs ECG- over 50 or medical indication CXR- over 55 or medical indication NBM for 8 hours
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How are patients assessed after ECT
Assess congnition and rating scale Cognition- MMSE Rating scale- montgomery asberg depression rating scale (MADRS)
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ECG effects of TCAs
QT prolongation ST elevation
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What is important diagnostic criteria for depression or mania with psychosis
That psychosis not present when euthymic
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How do you switch between SSRI and SNRIs (not from fluoxetine)
Direct switch
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How do you switch from fluoxetine to a TCA, SSRI or SNRI
Reduce dose of fluoxetine then start next drug 1 week later
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How do you switch from TCA to fluoxetine
Halve the TCA then add fluoxetine Slowly withdraw TCA
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How to switch from TCA to SNRI or non-fluoxetine SSRI
Slowly reduce dose by 25mg then start new one Remove TCA over next week
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What are trazodone and dosulepin
TCA
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Who need to use venlafaxine with caution in
HTN
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What use as second line to lithium if sodium valproate CI for BPAD
Olanzapine
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Medication for GAD
1st line: sertraline 2nd line: citalopram/ paroxetine or venlafaxine
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Criteria for OCD
Intrusive obsessions and compulsions prsent for 1 hour a day
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How is mild, moderate and severe OCD managed
Mild- refer for CBT with ERP Moderate- 1 of CBT with ERP or SSRI (if unsuccessful after 12 weeks change SSRI or to clomipramine) Severe- refer to specialist with CBT with ERP plus SSRI
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Withdrawal from benzos
Insomnia Anxiety Loss of appetite Tremor Weight loss Sweating Tinnitus
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Which benzos give for insomina
Tamezapam
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How to withdraw a benzoQ
Reduce the dose by 1/8th every forntight Can consider switching to longer term from short term
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What is management of a panic disorder
Rule out - thyroid - alcohol- ECG Then management CBT/relaxation techniques Can use SSRI/venlafaxine
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What is flumenazil
A GABA antagonist Used for benzo OD
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What tool is used to screen for social phobia
SPIN Social phobia inventory
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What is it called when start repeating actions of a dead person
Identification
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What is fear of - heights - pain
Pain= algophobia Heights= acrophobia
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What is technique used in psychotherapy for dissociative disorders
Abreaction Used as part of psychotherapy
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Medications used for agoraphobia
1st line- Sertraline 2nd line- venlafaxine If either of these are CI then use pregabalin
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What is sexual side effect of trazodone and chlorpromazine
Priapism- anti histamines have this effect
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Which NT most associated with anxiety
GABA
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What is it when binge eat and then period of long sleep
Kleine-levin syndrome
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Diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa
Binge eating episodes with compensatory behaviour to prevent weight gain at least once a week for 3 months Feel as if have no control over episodes Physical signs may be present
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Management of bulimia nervosa
Refer immediately to eating disorder specialist First line is BN focused guided self help for 4 weeks If ineffective then ED-CBT Can cosider high dose fluoxetine
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MOA of naltrexone and disulfiram
Acamprosate- Modulates NMDA to reduce glutamergic transmission Naltrexone- Mixed opiod antagonist with high affinity for u-opiod receptor Disulfiram- Acetaldehyde inhibitor
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How can spice use present
Psychosis Confusion Aggression Vomiting
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How is benzo withdrawal managed
Contact addiction services Convert to diazepam equivalent dose Slowly reduce by 10% every 2 weeks Talking therapies
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How manage OST in acute hospital care
Check with GP/drug service the drug and date of last collection
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Rating scale for opiate withdrawal
Clinical opiate withdrawal scale
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Difference between withdrawal syndrome and complex withdrawal
Withdrawal includes typical symptoms expected Complicated involves delirium, seizures or psychosis
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What questionnaire for severity of dependance
SADQ- severity of alcohol dependance questionnaire
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Management based on AUDIT and SADQ outcome
Over 20 on AUDIT- refer to alcohol services Over 30 on SADQ- refer for inpatient withdrawal
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Principles of managing opiate withdrawal
Test for blood borne viruses and offer vaccinations Detoxification regime- methadone or buprenorphine (will lessen symptoms of withdrawal) Treat symptomatically Refer to drugs and alcohol services - key worker - talking therapies
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What do you assume are units in a pint, glass of wine and a shot
Pint- 2 Glass of wine- 1.5 Shot- 1
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How are cocaine induced myocardial infarctions managed
Benzos
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What murmur can be heard in anorexia
Mid systolic murmur with a click due to mitral valve prolapse from loss of cardiac muscle
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When is lofexidine indicated in opiate withdrawal
Want to avoid methadone and buprenorphone Want to do it quickly
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What do excoriation marks after an overdose suggest
Opiods as relesaes histamine
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What drug can be given to help with anorexia nervosa treatment
Olanzapine as can reduce obsessions with food as well as increase appetite
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First clinical signs of refeeding
Tachycardia Oedema Confusion
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Drugs for dementia
Anticholinesterase inhibitor- rivastigmine, donepezil, galamantine NMDA antagonist- memantine
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Which antipsychotics do women respond better to
Typical
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Best antidepressants in pregnancy
Sertraline is first line Second line- TCAs - amitryptylline - imipramine - nortriptylline
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Bipolar management if get pregnant
Slowly reduce lithium and switch to antipsychotic Can remain on lithium but must have levels monitored every 4 weeks
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If pregnant what is advised for depression in BPAD
Olanzapine and fluoxetine
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First line for LBD
Donepezil or rivastigmine
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What drugs are contraindicated in LBD
Levodopa Antipsychotics
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Management of post natal depression
Assess with PHQ9 or edinburgh post natal depression tool If mild/moderate - facilitated self help - if history of severe depression still give medication If moderate/severe - offer CBT or antidepressant if does not want CBT and understands risk - sertraline/paroxetine first line then TCA
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Management of post natal depression
Assess with PHQ9 or edinburgh post natal depression tool If mild/moderate - facilitated self help - if history of severe depression still give medication If moderate/severe - offer CBT or antidepressant if does not want CBT and understands risk - sertraline first line then TCA
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Imaging findings of fronto-temporal dementia
CT normal PET or SPECT (single photon emission computerised topography) will show hypometabolism in frontal lobe
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When do you use memantine
Contraindication/ intolerance to acetylcholinesterase inhibitor in mild/moderate dementia Can add to acetylcholinesterase inhibitor in moderate dementia Severe dementia first line
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How are behavioural and psychiatric disorders in dementia screened for
Neuropsychiatry inventory questionnaire (NPI-Q)
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Management of depression/anxiety in dementia
Same as normal person Only use SSRI if severe
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What drugs used for severe agitation or hallucinations in dementia
Haloperidol Risperidone- preferred and what use in lecture
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How is bipolar depression treated in elderly
Quetiapine or lamotrigine
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Management of anxiety in elderly
SSRI/CBT first line Second line- venlafaxine or mirtazapine second line
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In elderly what is most common psychotic disorder diagnosis
Delusional disorder
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What must be done before starting an anti-cholinesterase
ECG to rule out long QT or bradycardia
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What Edinburgh post natal score suggests a depressive illness
13
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What antidepressant should be used if on MAOi
Mirtazapine As increased risk of serotonin syndrome
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Anxiety disorders seen in different ages
Under 3 - separation 3-6 - phobias - monsters 6-12 - performance 12-18 - social
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Mild depression management in children
Can offer 2 weeks watchful waiting or 3 months low intensity psychological therapy, digital CBT, group CBT
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Moderate- severe depression management in children
Reviewed by CAMHS 3 months of higher intensity psychological therapy- family therapy, individual therapy, brief psychosocial intervention 2nd line- switch psychological therapy or add fluoxetine
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Management of anxiety in a child
1st line- psychoeducation, Group CBT Second line- fluoxetine or sertaline if OCD Liaise with school if pertinent to presentation
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When is only time use sertraline in a child
OCD
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Management principles of behaviour disorders
1. Rule out physiological cause 2. Behavioural therapy based around conditioning and positive behaviour rewards - eg if sleeping disorder look at sleep environment and hygiene, if encopresis look at using toilet after meals 3. Last line medication like melatonin for sleep and desmopressin for enuresis
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Imaging findings in ADHD
Pathology behind ADHD= hypoactivity of frontal cortex Frontal cortex atrophy Reduced blood flow fMRI
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Management of ADHD
Refer to specialist to make diagnosis First line is family education and training Second line methyphenidate if symptoms still severe Third line if does not work- lisdexamfetamine Fourth line if does not work- dexamfetamine Can also consider Atmoxetine If medication unsuccessful use CBT MLD
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When admit for CAMHS depression
High risk to self Poor home supervision Intensive assessment required
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What tests can you use to test prefrontal cortex in ADHD
Wisonsin card sorting Stroop - colours written out but colour of text different
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How is intellectual impairment measured
Wechsler adult intelligence scale
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How is adaptive/social functioning assessed
Adaptive behaviour assessment system II (ABAS) in a clinical interview
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How is learning diability assessed in children
Clinical interview School reports
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How is autism diagnosed
Autism diagnostic inventory
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How is irritability managed in autism pharmacologically
Risperidone and aripiprazole
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How are obsessional behaviours treated pharmacologically in autism
SSRIs
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How are stereotypical motor behaviours treated in autism
Risperidone
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Management of tourettes
If mild - Self help- education about them and identifying triggers If debilitating - risperidone - exposure with response prevention
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How does methylphenidate OD present
HTN Tachycardic High fever Restless Cant sleep
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What do if develop tics on methylphenidate
Switch medications
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What are techniques used in psychodynamic therapy
Free association- Ask patient just to say everything that comes to mind Transferance- Where one applies all emotions and thoughts they have for someone else to the psychiatrist Recognising resistance- Demonstrating to patient things they are doing which is preventing the therapy from carrying on
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What is jamais vu
When experience something have many times but think is new
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What is derailment
Thought disorder where no meaningful connections between what talking about
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What is it when repeat last syllable of a word over and over
Logoclonia
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What you like arranging objects in a particular order
Punding