Psych Flashcards
Diagnostic criteria for Phobias is duration of ____
>6 months
tx for postpartum depression:
Sertaline (SSRI)
Antisocial PD is often preceeded by:
Conduct disorder in childhood
In order to be diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
sx must be present for more than ___ months in order to be
6 months
Buspar is used for:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Lithium therapy requires
close monitoring of the Li level due to severe neprho and thyroid toxicities
Hypothyroidism
nephrogenic diabetes insipidus)
Shallow, attention seeking individuals who must be the center of attention. May be seductive. Strong expression of emotion
Histrionic PD
tx for Panic Disorder:
immediate/acute relief - BENZO
chronic/maintanence - SSRI
episodes of Mania followed by depressive episodes:
Bipolar I Disorder
1st line tx for ADD
Stimulants:
Ritalin
Concerta
Adderal
overdoze of Benzo is tx with:
Flumazenil
Sedation, lethargy caused by Heroin/Opiates overdoze is tx with:
Narcan
Recurrent Panic Attack occur
every months or more frequent
Persisten Depressive Disorder lasting for more than 2 years is known as:
Dysthymic Disorder
important consideration for Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors:
-ine-
Tyramine restricted diet
No cheese, wine, smoked meats
Risk of HTNive crisie
odd beliefs, social anxiety
Schizotypycal
tx for OCD
SSRI + therapy
elements of PTSD:
Re-Experience
Avoidance
Hyperarousal
Emotional numbness
Medication contraindicated in Bulimima
Welbutrin/Bupropion
1st line of tx of Bipolar Disorder is:
Lithium
deadly Tricyclic antidepressants side effect is:
QR prolongation
ECG screening
elements of Major Depression Disorder Sx:
Sleep
Interes
Guilt
Energy
Concentration
Appetite
Psychomotor
Suicide
SSRI use in Anorexia and Bullimia?
Anorexia = SSRI are not indicated
Bulimia=SSRI are useful
PTSD criteria is continuosly lusting for more than
1 month
BMI <17.5
missed periods
self emposed startvation
intense preoccupation with weight
Anorexia Nervosa
Benzodiazapine are long or short term use?
short term
very addictive
SSRI should or should not be used in tx of Bipolar
Should NOT be used
as they cause Mania episode
onset of specific phobia is at:
childhood
not being concerned about your sx is known as:
la belle indifference
seen in CONVERSION disorder
meds to tx PTSD:
SSRI
prazosin - for nightmares