Psych

Question 1

difference between neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin syndrome

Answer 1

NMS- have diffuse rigidity and bradyreflexia

serotonin syndrome- neuromuscular hyperactivity, hyperreflexia and clonus

Question 2

drug to treat treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Answer 2

clozapine

Question 3

some signs of self-induced vomiting

Answer 3

pharyngeal erythema, erosionof dental enamel, parotid enlargement, hypokalemia, and hyperamylasemia

Question 4

first-line treatment for bulmia nervosa

Answer 4

fluoxetine with nutritional rehabilitation and psychotherapy

Question 5

right-sided vs. left-sided frontal lobe syndromes– the symptoms

Answer 5

left- apathy and depression

right-disinhibited behavior

Question 6

miosis is associated with ______ intoxication

Answer 6

opiate

Question 7

mydriasis is associated with _____ intoxication and ______ withdrawal

Answer 7

cocaine; opiate

Question 8

define akathisia

Answer 8

a type of extrapyramidal side effect associated with antipsychotic treatment

subjective restlessness with inability to sit still

Question 9

can you diagnose a kid with antisocial personality disorder?

Answer 9

no, cannot be diagnosed under 18yo

needs a pattern of behavior and a history of some symptoms of conduct disorder before age 15 (violence, bulling, fights, weapons, forcing sex)