Psych Flashcards
symptoms for Major Depressive disorder
Sleep disturbance loss of Interest Guilt or feelings of worthlessness loss of Energy loss of Concentration Appetite/weight changes Psychomotor retardation, agitation Suicidal ideations depressed mood
“SIGECAPS”
must have 5 or more sympt for dx for 2 wks or longer (and MUST MUST MUST include depressed mood or anhedonia)
dysthmia - milder; lasting at least 2 yrs (need less sympt)
high potency antipsychotics?
trifluoperazine
fluphenazine
haloperidol
“Try to Fly High”
high potency antipsych SE?
EPS
Potent = extraPyramidal symptoms
low potency antipsych?
Chlorpromazine
Thioridazine
(Cheating Thieves are LOW)
low potency antipsych SE?
anticholinergic (dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision)
antihistamine (sedation)
alpha1-blockade (orthostatic hypotension)
SE specific for chlorpromazine
Corneal deposits
“C”
SE specific for thioridazine
reTinal deposits
schizophrenia time frame?
> 6 mo.
schizophreniform time frame?
1-6 mo.
brief psychotic disorder time frame?
< 1 mo.
schizoaffective disorder time frame?
at least 2 wks of stable mood and psych sympt
delusional disorder time frame?
> 1 mo.
manic episode time frame?
@ least 1 wk
hypomanic time frame?
at least 4 days
bipolar disorder time frame?
at least 2 yrs (can have normal mood in b/w for up to 2 mo.)
postpartum “blues” time frame?
starts 2-3 days after delivery
resolves w/in 10-14 days
postpartum depression time frame?
starts 4 wks after delivery
lasts at least 2 wks
postpartum psychosis
lasts days to 4-6 wks
dysthymia in adults time frame
at least 2 yrs
dysthymia in children time frame
at least 1 yr
major depressive disorder time frame
lasts 6-12 mo.
at least 5/9 sympt for 2+ wks
NT changes in anxiety
increased NE
decreased GABA, serotonin
NT changes in depression
decreased NE, serotonin, dopamine
NT changes in Alzheimer’s disease
decreased ACh
NT changes in Huntington’s
decreased GABA, ACh
increased dopamine
NT changes in Schizophrenia
increased dopamine
NT changes in Parkinson’s
decreased dopamine
increased serotonin, ACh
visual hallucinations = sign of?
dementia or drug intox
auditory hallucinations = sign of?
psych illness (schizo)
olfactory hallucinations = sign of?
aura of psychomotor epilepsy
brain tumors
tactile hallucinations = sign of?
alc withdrawal or cocaine intox
delusional disorder main idea =
NON-bizarre belief (eg. cheating spouse)
this drug class can lead to increased mania
antidepressants
atypical depression sympt + tx
mood reactivity (positive mood to positive event) hypersomnia wt gain heavy feeling in arms/legs HST to rejection
tx = MAOI, SSRI
PTSD time frame
> 1 mo
acute stress disorder time frame
2 days - 1 month
same sympt as PTSD!!
gen anxiety disorder time frame
at least 6 mo.
Cluster A personality disorders
odd/eccentric
“weird” (Accusatory, Aloof, Awkward)
genetic ass w/ schizo
Cluster B personality disorders
dramatic, emotional, erratic
“wild” (Bad to the Bone)
genetic ass w/ mood disorders + substance abuse
major defense mech in paranoid personality disorder
projection
major defense mech in borderline personality disorder
splitting
Cluster C personality disorders
anxious or fearful
“worried” (Cowardly, Compulsive, Clingy)
genetic ass w/ anxiety disorders
alcohol use sensitive indicator
GGT
