Psych Flashcards

1
Q

Alcohol withdrawal causes seizures how long after last use

A

Two days

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2
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Side effects of ect

A

Retrograde and anterograde amnesia

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3
Q

Sudden onset of psychosis in adolescent or child is rare. What should you rule out?

A
Lupus
Thyroiditis
Metabolic/electrolyte disorders
Cns infection
Epilepsy
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4
Q

Side effect of metoclopramide

A

Eps symptoms

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5
Q

When to use lorazepam vs diazepam for alcohol withdrawal sx

A

In pts with liver disease; has no active metabolites

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6
Q

Dyskinetic movements of mouth/face/trunk, lip smacking, grimacing, choreoathetoid movements ___ after antipsychotic exposure is ___

A

Six months at least

Tardive dyskinesia

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7
Q

Isolated benzo overdose - are pts arousable? What are their vitals?

A

Yes arousable

Vitals are normal

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8
Q

What is reaction formation

A

Immature defense mechanism in which you respond in a manner opposite to your actual feelings

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9
Q

Mechanism of risperidone

A

Mixed serotonin dopamine antagonist activity with binding at both serotonin 2a and dopamine d2 receptors

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10
Q

First line tx for fibromyalgia

A

Tcas

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