Psych Flashcards
What must be seen in mental retardation
Deficits in both intellectual functioning and social adaptive functions
Epidemiology of mental retardation
M>F
Highest incidence in school age
Level of functioning w/ IQ 50-70
6th grade education
Work and live independently
Needs help in stressful situations
Level of functioning w/ IQ 30-40 to 50-55
2nd grade education
Work w/ supervision
Needs help in mild stressful situations
Level of functioning w/ IQ 20-25 to 35-40
Little to no speech
Limited in ability to self-care
Level of functioning w/ IQ
Needs continuous care and supervision
Rx Mental retardation
Genetic counseling, prenatal care, safe environment for expectant mothers
Rx medical disorder if it’s the cause
Special education
Behavioral therapy
What are pervasive developmental disorders
Characterized by social interactions behavior and language
Occur before age 3
Which childhood developmental disorder has a greater incidence in girls
Rett
Features of autism
Lacks peer relationships and social smile Poor eye contact Absent/bizarre speech Repetitive behaviors Self-injurious
Features of Rett
Progressive encephalopathy Microcephaly Hand-wringing Loss of speech Ataxia Psychomotor retardation
Features of childhood disintegrative disorder
NL development for 2 yrs then marked regression
Loss of language, social interaction, motor fn, bladder fn
Features of Asperger
Problems with social interaction and behaviors
No language or intellectual deficits
Preoccupied with rules
Rx Autism
Improve relationships
Behavior modification
Rx Rett
Symptomatic rx
Behavior therapy
Physiotherapy
Rx childhood disintegrative disorder
Improve relationships
Behavioral modification
Rx Asperger
Improve relationships
What must be ruled out if child doesn’t respond to name being called
Deafness
ADHD
Inattention, short attention span or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning for >6mos usually starting at age 7 in 2 locations
First line rx ADHD
Methylphenidate
Dextroamphetamine
Side effects of First line ADHD meds
Insomnia
Decreased appetite
HA
Second line rx ADHD
Atomoxetine - chosen over 1st line due to better side effect profile
Who gets oppositional defiant disorder
Age 8
Boys before puberty, Equal after
Who gets conduct disorder
M>F
Parents have antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependence
Features of oppositional defiant disorder
Argue, lose temper, blame others
Problems with authority
Features of Conduct disorder
Break rules
Bully, cruelty to animals, fighting, use weapons, crime
Rx oppositional defiant disorder
Teach parents appropriate child management skills
Rx conduct disorder
Behavioral intervention using rewards for prosocial and non-aggressive behavior
Tourette
Multiple tics for >1yr before 18
Common motor tics in tourette
Head shaking
Blinking
Common vocal tics in tourette
Grunting
Throat clearing
Coughing
Epidemiology of tourettes
M>F by age 7
Rx Tourette
DA antagonists (risperidone)
Major depression
At least 2 weeks of anhedonia + 4 of
- Weight changes
- Sleep changes
- Poor concentration
- Thoughts of death and worthlessness
- Psychomotor disturbances
MC medical cause of depression
Hypothyroidism
MC neuro cause of depression
Parkinson
Dementia
First line Rx depression
SSRI - Increase the dose if some but not full response
Psychotherapy
SSRI to use if depression + neuropathic pain
Duloxetine
SSRI to use if depression who is fearful of weight gain or sexual side effects
Buproprion
What are manic symptoms
Elevated mood Increased self esteem Distractibility Pressured speech Decreased need for sleep Increase in goal-directed activity Racing thoughts Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities
What to r/o in bipolar
Cocaine or amphetamine use
Bipolar
Manic sx for at least 1 week
How long do hypomanic sx last for
Less than a week
Rx acute mania
Lithium
Rx bipolar depression
Lithium or lamotrigine
Rx acute mania with severe sx
Atypical antipsychotics
Dysthymia
Depressed mood lasting throughout the day for 2 or more years
Rx dysthymia
Antidepressants
Psychotherapy
Cyclothymia
Hypomanic episodes and mild depression for more than 2 years
Rx cyclomania
Li
Valproate
Carbamazepine
Psychotherapy
Characteristics of atypical depression
Increased sleep Increased weight Increased appetite Worse in evening Extremities feel heavy
Rx atypical depression
SSRIs or MAOIs
Rx seasonal affective disorder
Phototherapy
Bupropion
Onset of postpartum blues
Immediately to up to 2 weeks after birth
Onset of postpartum depression
Within 1-3 months after birth
Onset of postpartum psychosis
Within 2-3 weeks after birth
Sx postpartum blues
Sadness
Mood lability
Tearfulness
Sx postpartum depression
Depressed mood
Wt changes
Sleep changes
Excessive axiety
Sx postpartum psychosis
Depression
Delusions
Thoughts of harm
Mother wants to harm baby
Postpartum psychosis
Rx postpartum blues
Nothing, self-limited
Rx postpartum depression
Antidepressants
Rx postpartum psychosis
Antipsychotics
Li
Antidepressants
Duration of bereavement
Less than 6 months but can go on longer
Dx of major depression over bereavement
Thoughts of death Morbid preoccupation of worthlessness Marked psychomotor retardation Psychosis Prolongued functional impairment Sx last longer than 2 months
AE TCAs
Hypotension Dry mouth Constipation Arrhythmias Sexual side effects Wt gain GI disturbances
AE MOAs
Hypertensive crisis w/ foods high in tyramine
AE SSRIs
HA
Wt changes
Sexual side effects
GI disturbances
AE SNRIs
HTN Blurry vision Wt changes Sexual side effects GI disturbances
AE Bupropion
Seizures
AE Trazodone
Priapism
AE Mirtazipine
Wt gain
Sedation
AE Lithium
Tremors, wt gain, GI disturbance, nephrotoxic, teratogen
Leukocytosis DI
Confusion, ataxia, lethargy, abnormal reflexes
AE Valproic acid
Tremors, wt gain, GI disturbance, hepatotoxic, teratogen
Alopecia, hyponatremia, coma
AE Almotrigine
SJS
AE ECT
HA
Transient memory loss
Most effective treatment for depression
ECT
When is ECT given for depression
Suicidal pts who don’t respond to therapy
Sx of serotonin syndrome
Cognitive effects - agitation, confusion, hallucinations
ANS Sx
Somatic effects - tremors, myoclonus
Rx serotonin syndrome
Stop SSRI
Rx Sx
Cyproheptadine
Duration of brief psychotic episode
> 1 day
Duration of schizophreniform
> 1 mo
Duration of Schizophrenia
> 6mo
Rx all psychotic disorders
Antipsychotics
Important for diagnosing schizophrenia
UDS to rule out cocaine or amphetamines
Schizophrenia type with earliest onset and worst prognosis
Disorganized
Schizophrenia w/ lack of positive sx
Residual
When to hospitalize schizophrenics
Acutely psychotic
Schophrenic needs meds in emergency situation w/ IM injection, what to give
Olazapine
Ziprazidone
Rx schizophrenic, non-compliant
Risperidone (long-acting)
Rx schizophrenic who don’t respond to typical or atypical
Clozapine
AE Olanzapine
DM
Wt gain
AE Risperidone
More incidence of Movement disorders
AE Quetiapine
Less incidence of Movement Disorders
AE Ziprasidone
Prolonged QT
AE Clozapine
Agranulocytosis - monitor CBC
Onset of acute dystonia
Hrs to days
Onset of akathisia
Weeks
Onset of tardive dyskinesia
6 months
Onset of NMS
No time limit
Sx of acute dystonia
Muscle spasms
- Torticollis
- Laryngeal spasms
- Occulogyric crisis
Sx akathisia
Restlessness, rocking
Sx tardive dyskinesia
Abnormal involuntary movement of head, limb, trunk
Perioral movements most common
Sx NMS
Muscle rigidity
Fever
ANS changes
Agitation, confusion
Rx acute dystonia
Benztropine
Trihexyphenidyl
Diphenhydramine
Commonly causes acute dystonia
Haloperidol
Rx akathisia
Reduce dose
BBs
Switch to atypical
Rx tardive dyskinesia
Switch to atypical
Clozapine has least risk
Rx NMS
Dantroline or Bromocriptine
What is delusional disorder
Non-bizarre delusions for >1mo and no impairment in level of functioning
Do pts w/ delusional disorder have hallucinations
No
Rx delusional disorder
Atypical antipsychotics
Psychotherapy
Panic disorder
Intense anxiety w/ feelings of dread and doom
4 Sx of ANS hyperactivity lasting
What is panic disorder sometimes associated with
Agoraphobia
Epidemiology of Panic Disorder
W>M
What must be r/o to make the dx of panic disorder
Thyroid disease
Hypoglycemia
Cardiac disease
Rx panic disorder
SSRIs
Benzos (begin w/ both and taper benzo)
Rx panic attack
Alprazolam (benzo only)
Rx phobia
Behavior modification
Relaxation techniques
Social anxiety
Fear of embarrassment in social situations
What are obsessions
Thoughts that are intrusive and increase anxiety
What are compulsions
Rituals intended to lower anxiety
What can OCD coexist with
Tourette
Rx OCD
SSRIs
Difference between PTSD and acute stress disorder
PTSD - >1mo
ASD - >2 days,
Rx stress disorders
Paroxetine and sertraline
Prazosin for nightmares
Relaxation techniques
Psychotherapy
Main feature of generalized anxiety disorder
Chronic worrying about things that do not merit concern
How long do the sx of GAD last
> 6mos
Rx GAD
SSRIs
Venlafaxine, Buspirone
AE benzos
Sedation Confusion Memory deficits Resp depression Addiction
AE Buspirone
HA
Nausea
Dizziness
Indication for Lorazepam
Emergency (IM)
Indication for Clonazepam
Addiction is a concer
Indication for Chlordiazepoxide, oxazepam, lorazepam
Alcohol withdrawal
Indication for Alprazolam
Panic disorder
Indication for Flurazepam, temazepam, triazolam
Hypnotics
When is Flumazenil used
OD is acute with NO chronic dependence
What can flumazenil cause
Seizure in benzo-dependent pt
Define intoxication
Reversible experience causing physio or psychological changes
Define withdrawal
Cessation or reduction causes psychological or physiological changes
Define abuse
Maladaptive pattern of use leading to adverse consiquences
Define dependence
Maladaptive behavior leading to tolerance
Withdrawal when trying to cut down
Continue despite adverse consequences
Rx alcohol intoxication
Mechanical ventilation if severe
Rx amphetamine/cocaine intoxication
Antipsychotics +/- benzos +/- antihypertensives
Rx hallucinogen intoxication
Antipsychotics +/- benzos +/- talking down
Rx inhalant intoxication
Antipsychotics
Rx opiate intoxication
Naloxone
Rx PCP intoxication
Antipsychotics +/- benzos +/- talking down
Rx anabolic steroid intoxication
Antipsychotics
Sx alcohol withdrawal
Tremors
Hallucinations
Seizures
DTs
Sx amphetamine/cocaine withdrawal
Anxiety Tremulousness HA Increased appetite Depression Risk of suicide
Sx opiate withdrawal
Fever, chills Lacrimation ABD cramps Muscle spasms Diarrhea
Sx anabolic steroid withdrawal
Depression
HA
Anxiety
Increased concern over body physical state
Rx alcohol withdrawal
Benzos
Thiamine
Multivitamins
Folate
Rx amphetamine/cocaine withdrawal
Bupropion +/- bromocriptine
Rx opiate withdrawal
Clonidine
Methyldopa
Buprenorphine
How long is substance detox in hospital
5-10 days
How long is substance rehabilitation
28 days or more
Pharma rx for substance abuse
Disulfram
Naltraxone
Acamprosate
What are somatoform disorders
Physical sx w/ no medical explanation
Somatization disorder
4 Pain
2 GI
1 Sexual
1 Pseudoneuro
Hypochondriasis
Believe they have specific disease despite constant reassurance
Conversion disorder
Pt unconcerned about own impairment
Body dysmorphic disorder
Pt believes some body part is abnormal/defective/misshapen
Pain disorder
Presence of pain and has psychological factors associated
Rx somatization disorder
Individual psychotherapy
Factitious disorder
Fake an illness to get attention
May even harm themselves
Who has factitious disorder
Women with an Hx of being employed in healthcare
Malingering
Conscious production of signs and sx for an obvious gain
When is malingering diagnosed
Discrepancy between pt complaints and actual physical or lab findings
Lack of cooperation from pt
Adjustment disorder
Maladaptive reaction to identifiable stressor
Sx occur within 3mos of stressor and remit within 6mos of removal of stressor
Paranoid personality
Suspicious mistrustful
Questions loyalty of family/friends
Schizoid personality
Happy loner
Chooses to engage in solitary activities
Emotional coldness
Schizotypal personality
Magical thinking
Brief psychotic episodes
Histrionic personality
Must be center of attention
Antisocial personality
Failure to conform to social rules
Aggressive towards others
Over 18
Borderline personality
Feelings of emptiness and inappropriate anger
“Splitting”
Narcissistic personality
Grandiose sense of self
Avoidant personality
Unwilling to get involved with people due to feelings of inadequacy
Dependent personality
Unable to assume responsibility for day to day decisions
Obsessive compulsive personality
Preoccupied with details
Rx personality disorders
Individual psychotherapy
Meds if mood or anxiety present
Which personality disorders are associated w/ psychotic symptoms
Borderline
Schizotypal
Features of anorexia nervosa
Failure to maintain normal body weight Body image disturbance Deny emaciated condition Great concern with appearance Purge, fast, laxative and diuretic abuse Amenorrhea
Most commonly gets anorexia
Girls 14-18
EKG changes in anorexia
Rhythm disorders due to hypokalemia
MCC death anorexia
Arrhythmia
Rx anorexia
Hospitalization
Psychotherapy
Behavioral therapy
SSRIs
Features of bulemia nervosa
Frequent binge eating
Lack of control of overeating episodes
Purging, laxative/diuretic abuse, fasting, excessive exercise
Who gets bulemia
Women later in adolescence than anorexia
Normal wt w/ Hx obesity
Rx bulemia
Psychotherapy
SSRIs
What is narcolepsy
Excessive daytime sleepiness and abnormalities of REM
Management of narcolepsy
Forced daytime naps
Modafinil to keep awake
Methylphenidate and dextromethorphan GHB at night
What are sleep attacks
Irresistible sleepiness
Refreshed upon awaking
What is cataplexy
Sudden loss of muscle tone
What are hypnogogic and hypnopompic hallucinations
Hallucinations while going to sleep and waking up
What is sleep paralysis
Pt awake but unable to move
What is insomia
Inability to initiate or maintain sleep
Rx insomnia
Sleep hygiene techniques
Behavior modification
Medical Rx for insomnia
Zolpidem
Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Sexual identity
Based on secondary sexual characteristics
Gender identity
Based on person’s sense of maleness/femaleness
Established by age 3
Gender role
External patterns of behavior reflecting inner gender identity
Sexual orientation
Person’s choice of love object
Impotence
Inability to attain or maintain an erection
Premature ejactulation
Before or just after penetration
Usually 2/2 anxiety
Dyspareunia
Pain associated w/ intercourse
Vaginismus
Involuntary contraction of outer 1/3 of vagina preventing penile insertion
Rx most types of sexual dysfunction
Psychotherapy
Who commonly has paraphilias
Men
What are paraphilias
Recurrent sexually arousing occurring for >6months
Cause distress/anxiety and adversely affect level of functioning
Exhibitionism
Expose oneself to strangers
Fetishism
Non-living objects
Pedophilia
Prepubescent children
Masochism
Humiliation
Sadism
Physical or psychological suffering of victim is exciting
Transvestic fetishism
Cross dressing for sexual gratification
Frotteurism
Rubbing genitals against nonconsenting person
Rx paraphilias
Individual psychotherapy
Behavior modification
Antiandrogens or SSRIs
Gender identity disorder
Persistent discomfort and sense of inappropriateness regarding pt’s assigned sex
More often in Men
Rx gender identity disorder
Sex reassignment
Individual psychotherapy
MCC death from suicide
Guns
Presentation of suicidal individual
Recent attempt
Complaints of suicidal thoughts
Admission of suicidal thoughts
Demonstration of suicidal behaviors
RFs for suicide
ACCESS TO FIREARMS Older Men Social isolation Psychiatric illness/drug abuse Perceived hopelessness Previous attempts
Rx suicidal pt
Hospitalize
Take threats seriously