Psych Flashcards
Alcohol withdrawal causes seizures how long after last use
Two days
Side effects of ect
Retrograde and anterograde amnesia
Sudden onset of psychosis in adolescent or child is rare. What should you rule out?
Lupus Thyroiditis Metabolic/electrolyte disorders Cns infection Epilepsy
Side effect of metoclopramide
Eps symptoms
When to use lorazepam vs diazepam for alcohol withdrawal sx
In pts with liver disease; has no active metabolites
Dyskinetic movements of mouth/face/trunk, lip smacking, grimacing, choreoathetoid movements ___ after antipsychotic exposure is ___
Six months at least
Tardive dyskinesia
Isolated benzo overdose - are pts arousable? What are their vitals?
Yes arousable
Vitals are normal
What is reaction formation
Immature defense mechanism in which you respond in a manner opposite to your actual feelings
Mechanism of risperidone
Mixed serotonin dopamine antagonist activity with binding at both serotonin 2a and dopamine d2 receptors
First line tx for fibromyalgia
Tcas