Psych Flashcards
What anti-psychotic is most effective in treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Clozapine
What are the symptoms and time frames of alcohol withdrawal?
symptoms: 6-12 hours
seizures: 36 hours
delirium tremens: 72 hours
What is an indication of ECT therapy?
- Catatonia
- Treatment-resistant depression
What group of drugs are more associated with hyponatremia?
SSRIs
When should lithium levels be checked in the blood?
When checking lithium levels, the sample should be taken 12 hours post-dose
Is gradual onset of symptoms a good or poor prognostic indicator for schizophrenia?
Poor
What are side effects of TCAs?
Dry mouth (anticholinergic) and weight gain (antihistaminic) are side effects of clomipramine (TCAs)
What does tramadol co-prescribed with SSRIs case?
serotonin syndrome
What anti psychotic will less likely cause hyperprolactinaemia?
Aripiprazole
What is borderline personality disorder?
Intense emotions which change quickly
What is cotard syndrome?
When a depressive patient believers they are dead or non-existent
What drugs are used to treat delirium tremens/alcohol withdrawal
Chlordiazepoxide, lorazepam or diazepam
What is treatment of mild OCD?
CBT + ERP (exposure and response prevention)
What is drug management of GAD?
Sertraline
What are features of Avoidant personality disorder?
fearful of criticism, being unliked, rejection and ridicule
