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1
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symptoms for Major Depressive disorder

A 
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)

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high potency antipsychotics?

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trifluoperazine
fluphenazine
haloperidol

“Try to Fly High”

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high potency antipsych SE?

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EPS

Potent = extraPyramidal symptoms

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4
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low potency antipsych?

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Chlorpromazine
Thioridazine

(Cheating Thieves are LOW)

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low potency antipsych SE?

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anticholinergic (dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision)
antihistamine (sedation)
alpha1-blockade (orthostatic hypotension)

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6
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SE specific for chlorpromazine

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Corneal deposits

“C”

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SE specific for thioridazine

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reTinal deposits

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8
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schizophrenia time frame?

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> 6 mo.

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9
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schizophreniform time frame?

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1-6 mo.

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brief psychotic disorder time frame?

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< 1 mo.

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schizoaffective disorder time frame?

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at least 2 wks of stable mood and psych sympt

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delusional disorder time frame?

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> 1 mo.

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manic episode time frame?

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@ least 1 wk

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hypomanic time frame?

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at least 4 days

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bipolar disorder time frame?

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at least 2 yrs (can have normal mood in b/w for up to 2 mo.)

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16
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postpartum “blues” time frame?

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starts 2-3 days after delivery

resolves w/in 10-14 days

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postpartum depression time frame?

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starts 4 wks after delivery

lasts at least 2 wks

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postpartum psychosis

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lasts days to 4-6 wks

19
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dysthymia in adults time frame

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at least 2 yrs

20
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dysthymia in children time frame

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at least 1 yr

21
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major depressive disorder time frame

A

lasts 6-12 mo.

at least 5/9 sympt for 2+ wks

22
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NT changes in anxiety

A

increased NE

decreased GABA, serotonin

23
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NT changes in depression

A

decreased NE, serotonin, dopamine

24
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NT changes in Alzheimer’s disease

A

decreased ACh

25
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NT changes in Huntington’s

A

decreased GABA, ACh

increased dopamine

26
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NT changes in Schizophrenia

A

increased dopamine

27
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NT changes in Parkinson’s

A

decreased dopamine

increased serotonin, ACh

28
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visual hallucinations = sign of?

A

dementia or drug intox

29
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auditory hallucinations = sign of?

A

psych illness (schizo)

30
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olfactory hallucinations = sign of?

A

aura of psychomotor epilepsy

brain tumors

31
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tactile hallucinations = sign of?

A

alc withdrawal or cocaine intox

32
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delusional disorder main idea =

A

NON-bizarre belief (eg. cheating spouse)

33
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this drug class can lead to increased mania

A

antidepressants

34
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atypical depression sympt + tx

A 
mood reactivity (positive mood to positive event)
hypersomnia
wt gain
heavy feeling in arms/legs
HST to rejection

tx = MAOI, SSRI

35
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PTSD time frame

A

> 1 mo

36
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acute stress disorder time frame

A

2 days - 1 month

same sympt as PTSD!!

37
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gen anxiety disorder time frame

A

at least 6 mo.

38
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Cluster A personality disorders

A

odd/eccentric
“weird” (Accusatory, Aloof, Awkward)
genetic ass w/ schizo

39
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Cluster B personality disorders

A

dramatic, emotional, erratic
“wild” (Bad to the Bone)
genetic ass w/ mood disorders + substance abuse

40
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major defense mech in paranoid personality disorder

A

projection

41
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major defense mech in borderline personality disorder

A

splitting

42
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Cluster C personality disorders

A

anxious or fearful
“worried” (Cowardly, Compulsive, Clingy)
genetic ass w/ anxiety disorders

43
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alcohol use sensitive indicator

A

GGT

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