Psych Flashcards
1
Q
mesolimbic
A
antipsychotics
2
Q
nigrostriatal
A
EPSE
3
Q
tubuloinfundibular
A
hyperPRL
4
Q
autism
A
increase total brain volume
5
Q
OCD
A
orbitofrontal cortex
6
Q
panic disorder
A
amygdala- decrease
7
Q
PTSD
A
hippocampus- decrease
8
Q
schizophrenia
A
lateral ventricles
9
Q
tx kleptomania
A
CBT
10
Q
patients with 2 severe manic episodes
A
LIFE LONG LITHIUM, especially if severe and if family history
11
Q
grandoise delusion
A
special powers
special relationship with god
12
Q
MC side effect of ECT
A
AMNESIA
13
Q
alprazolam/ benzo withdrawal
A
SEIZURES
14
Q
genetics in bipolar
A
5-10%
15
Q
PC:
- HTN
- tachycardia
- hyperthermia
- SEROTONIN SYNDROME
- HYPONATREMIA
A
MDMA/ Ecstasy