Psych

Question 1

Memory impairment, deterioration of cognitive function

Answer 1

dementia

Question 2

Rapid onset of cognitive symptoms, mental status fluctuations, agitation, sleep disturbance.

Answer 2

Delirium

Question 3

Palpitations, tremors, hyperventilation or respiratory alkalosis, numb or tingling mouth or extremities

Answer 3

Physical signs of anxiety

Question 4

Anhedonia, hopelessness, sleep disturbance, appetite/weight change, guilt, thoughts of suicide

Answer 4

Depression (SSRI or SNRI = drugs of choice)

Question 5

Binge eating, laxative use, starvation, Russell’s sign

Answer 5

Bulimia nervosa

Question 6

Antipsychotic meds (phenothiazines), facial tics, lip smacking, blinking, ataxia

Answer 6

Tardive dyskinesia

Question 7

Infrequent blinking, tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, shuffling gait, masked facies

Answer 7

Parkinson’s

Question 8

Short lived, intense, unstable relationships. Impulsive, difficulty controlling anger esp. when feeling abandoned. Hx sexual promiscuity and substance abuse

Answer 8

Borderline personality disorder

Question 9

Disregard for others, “con men”

Answer 9

Antisocial personality disorder

Question 10

Periods of excessive spending, pressured speech, decreased need for sleep

Answer 10

Manic phase of bipolar disorder

Question 11

“worry wart”, irritability, muscle tension

Answer 11

Generalized anxiety disorder