Psych Flashcards
SSRI
Inhibits serotonin reuptake
Fluoxetine (Prozac) Sertraline ( Zoloft) Paroxitine (Paxil) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram Vilazadone Vorioxtine Fluovoxamine
Weight gain
Abdominal upset
Sexual side effects
SIGECAPS
Sleep Interest Guilt Energy Concentration Appetite Psychomotor Suicidal thoughts
Depression criteria
5/9 x2 weeks consistently
Transmitters involved in depression
Serotonin
NE
Dopamine
Eating disorder, anorexia tx
CBT, family therapy
Supervised weight gain programs
Fluoxetine (not effective)
(SSRI)
First choice for anxiety in pregnancy
Sertraline
SSRI
SNRI
- types
- MOA
- Caution with
- SE (3)
Venlafaxine
Duloxetine
Desvenlafexine
Inhibit NE, Serotonin, dopamine reuptake
Caution in HTN and heart issues increase NE
Weight gain
Sexual side effects
GI upset
Buproprion
- type
- MAO
- SE
- Helps with
- CI
NDRI
NE and dopamine reuptake inhibitor
No weight gain or sexual side effects
Smoking cessation
CI: eating disorder and seizure disorder
TCA
- examples
- MAO
- Lethal
- SE (5)
Nortriptyine Amitriptyline Dozepin Imipramine Clomipramine Desipramine
Inhibit NE and serotonin
Lethal in overdose due to arrhythmia
Weight gain, drowsiness, hypotension, anticholinergic (red as a beet, dry as a bone, mad as a hatter)
ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
Atypical antidepressant
mirtazapine (Remeron)
- alpha 2 antagonist
- Increase NE and 5HT
- antagonizing 5HT2/3 serotonin receptors
- Sedation, WEIGHT GAIN, dry mouth
Trazondone
- priaprism side effect
- sleep inducing, anti anxiety
2nd gen antipsychotic
Abilify
partial agonist/ antagonist at dopamine receptor
DIGFAST
Distractibility irresponsibility: maxing out cards Grandiosity Flight of ideas Agitation Sleepless Thoughtless
Bipolar tx
Depakote (irritable mania)
- bad in prego
Lithium (euphoric mania)
- mood stabilizer
- bad in prego
- reduces suicide risk
Carbamazepine and valproic acid (mood stabilizer)
Lamotrigine (mood stabilizer)
Lamictal: maintenance
2nd gen antipsychotic (mania)
- Latuda (bipolar depression)
- risperidone
- aripiprazole
- olanzapine
Quetiapine [Seroquel] (bipolar depression)
Olanzapine/ Fluoxetine [Symbyax] (SSRI)
Lithium SE
Ebstein abnormality (1st trimester) - Tricuspid leaflet displaced inferiorly - RV hypoplasia - Tricuspid regurgitation or stenosis - +/- patent foramen ovale Sedation and dizziness Tremors Hypothyroid Kidney issues Acne vulgaris DM insipidus Sick sinus syndrome Heart block
High QTC
470 or 480
Dont give antipsychotic
First generation antipsychotics
First gen
- Halodol
- Fluphenazine
- Perpherazine (mid potency)
- Chlorpromazine (low) - HAM, cornea deposit
- Thioridazine (low) - HAM, retina deposit
High potency
- EPS
Low potency
- HAM
Sedation, anticholinergic, metabolic, hot dry, hypotension
Second Generation antipsychotics
Risperdal (IM) (risperidone) Invega (paliperadone) (IM) Seroquel (quetiapine) Zyprexa (olanzapine) Abilify (aripiprazole) Geodon (ziprasidone) Latuda (lurasidone) Sappharis (asenapine) Fanept (Iloperidone) Rexalti (brexpiprazole) Clozaril (clozapine)
Seroquel (quetiapine)
Low dose binds H1
300-600 bipolar
600-1200 schizophrenia
Increases QTC
QTC below 450 before prescribe
Olanzapine (zyprexa)
2nd most effect antipsycotic after clozaril
Alot of weight gain
Antipsychotic give if over weight
Abilify (aripiprazole)
Least metablic side effect of antipsychotic
Geodon ( ziprasidone)
prolongs QTC alot
Best antipsychotic for negative symptoms
Suicidality in schizophrenia
Clozapine
agranulocytosis, seizures, myocarditis, elderly standard warning, orthostatic hypotension
Excissive salivation most common
Antipsychotics with least side effect
Ability (aripiprazole)
Latuda (Lurasidone)
Geodon (ziprasidone)
Cluster A
Paranoid
- irrational suspicions and mistrust
Schizoid
- lack of interest in social relationships
Schizotypal
- odd behavior or thinking
CLuster B
Antisocial
- pervasive disregard for the law and rights of others
Borderline
- instability in relationships, self image, identify or behavior
- cut them selves
Histrionic
- pervasive attention-seeking behavior, shallow or exaggerated emotions
- bright colors, flirtatious
Narcissistic
- pervasive pattern of gradiosity
- need for admiration and lack of empathy
Cluster C
Avoidant
- social inhibition; feelings of inadequacy
Dependent
- pervasive psychological dependence on others
OCD
- rigid conformity to rules and moral codes
Indicated for depressive phase of bipolar
Quetiapine
Olanzapine/ fluoxetine
Cariprazine
Lurasidone
Drug recommend for all phase of bipolar
Quetiapine
Timeline schizophrenia
> 6 months
Timeline delusional disorder
> 1 month
Timeline for brief psychotic disorder
< 1 month
TImeline for schizophreniform disorder
1-6 months
Bugs crawling on you
Tactile hallucinations
ALcohol withdrawal or cocaine intoxication
Hallucinations when going to sleep or waking up
Narcolepsy
Schizophrenic brain (3)
Smaller
Enlarged ventricles
Thin cortex
Physiology of schizophrenia
Increased DA in mesolimbic
Decreased DA in mesocortical
Schizophrenia criteria
Psychosis
- disorganized thought
- disorganized speech
- delusions (false beliefs, tv talking to you)
- halluciinations
- illusions (misinterpret something that is actually there, coat rack is person)
Decline in functioning
> 6 months
Schizoaffective disorder
Psychotic symptoms for >2 weeks in absence of mood disorder
Mood disorder later
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- 5 features
- due to what NT
- due to what medication
** Not this is patient has normal vital signs**
Mental status changes (not psychosis)
- delirium
Muscle rigidity +/- tremor (lead pipe rigidity)
Hyperthermia
Rhabdomyolysis
Autonomic instability
- tachycardia, high blood pressure, tachypnea, diaphoresis
Due to dopamine
Due to antipsychotics (olanzpine)
Tx neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Dantrolene
Dopaminergic
- Bromocriptine
- Amantadine
Which antipsychotic is most closely associated iwth an increased risk of diabetes
Olanzapine
Side effect seen with increasing lithium
Tremor
Bipolar I
Manic episodes +/- major depression
Bipolar II
Hypomania episode
Episode of major depression
Tx postpartum psychosis
atypical antipsychotic
Persistent depressive disorder
> 2 years in adults
1 year in children
No more than 2 months w/o symptoms in 2 years
Stages of grief
DABGA
Denial Anger Bargaining Grieving (depression) Acceptance
Tx OCD
CBT
Antidepressant
- SSRI
(Fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram)
- SNRI
( venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine)
Clomipramine (TCA) (not first line)
TX Anxiety
Antidepressant
Tx PTSD
Antidepressant
SNRI for fibromyalgia
Milnacipran
Chronic pain tx
Duloxetine
SNRI
Tx generalized anxiety disorder
First line - CBT - SSRI - SNRI (venlafaxine) (desvenlafaxine) (duloxetine
(Increase BP)
Enuresis Tx
Imipramine (TCA)
OCD tx
CBT
SSRI
Clomipramine (TCA)
Fibromyalgia tx
MIlnacipran (SNRI)
Amitriptyline (TCA)
Tx neuropathic pain
Amitriptyline
SE TCA
Sedation Hypotension Dizziness Anticholinergic High dose --> QT prolongation
TCA overdose signs
Tx
Cardiotoxicity
- Tachycardia, hypotension, conduction abnormalities, arrthymias
CNS toxicity
- sedated, coma, seizures
Anticholinergic
- dry mouth, ileus, urinary retention, mydraiasis, blurred vision, hyperpyrexia
Tx: Sodium bicarbonate
SSRI, TCA, MAOI, NDRI, SNRI, Serotonin modulators
Amitriptyline Bupropion Citalopram Clomipramine Doxepin Duloxetine Fluoxetine Imipramine Nefazodone Nortriptyline Paroxetine Phenelzine, Sertraline Tranylcypromine Trazodone Venlafaxine
Amitriptyline- TCA Bupropion- NDRI Citalopram- SSRI Clomipramine- TCA Doxepin- TCA Duloxetine- SNRI Fluoxetine- SSRI Imipramine- TCA Nefazodone- Serotonin modulators Nortriptyline- TCA Paroxetine- SSRI Phenelzine- MAOI Sertraline- SSRI Tranylcypromine- MAOI Trazodone- Serotonin modulators Venlafaxine- SNRI
Antidepressant the causes appetite stimulant and weight gain
Mirtrazapine
Serotonin syndrome signs
Hyperreflexia and clonus
Hyperthermia
Autonomic instability
- Cardiovascular collapse, mental status changes
Priapism
pain persistent penile erection
Trazodone, nefazodone
serotonin modulators
Patient has calustrophobia drug to give
Benzodiazepine
Antidepressant to not use in over weight
Mirtazapine
Women with daily anxiety tx
Panic attack tx
Daily= generalized anxiety disorder
give SSRI
Panic attack= benzo
Conversion disorder
tx
Unexplained loss of sensory or motor function
(Tests and PE are negative)
Paralysis
Blindness
Mutism
(Following acute stressor)
tx education about illness
Panic disorder tx
CBT
SSRI
TCA (amitryptilline
Benzo (acute only)
Specific phobia tx
Systemic desensitization
Social anxiety disorder
SSRI Beta blocker (propranolol)
BEnzodiazepines (lorazepam)
PTSD vs acute stress disorder
Tx
PTSD > 1 month
ASD < 1 month
Psychotherapy
SSRI
Adjustment disorder
Tx
Identifable psychosocial stressor
< 6 months after stressor is gone
With in 3 months of identifiable stressor but lasting no longer than 6 months once stressor ceases
5/9 SIGECAPS
TX: psychotherapy
Tx generalized anxiety disorder
> 6 months
FIrst line:
SSRI
SNRI
Second line
Benzo
Buspirone (not many side effects)
Somatic symptom disorder
tx
Complaints in > or = 1 organ system
excessive anxiety and worry
> or = 6 months
regularly scheduled visits with a single primary care physician, who should minimize unnecessary medical workups and tx
Bulimina nervosa labs
Hypokalemic
Hypochloremic
Metabolic alkalosis
Non-anion gap metabolic alkalosis w/ respiratory compensation
Metabolic acidosis (laxative abuse)
Elevated bicarbonate
Incrased BUn
Hypernatremia
Increased amylase
Tx Bulimina nervosa
SSRI (fluoxetine)
ADHD medications
1st line
- Mehtylphenidate
- Dexmethylphenidate
- Mix amphetamines
- Dextroamphetamine
2nd line
- atomoxetine (NE reuptake inhibitor)
- clonidine
- guanfacine
Hair pulling disorder
Trichotillomania
Education –> CBT –> Fluoxetine (SSRI) or Clomipramine (TCA)
Antisocial vs conduct disorder
Conduct < 18
Oppositional defiant disorder
Pattern of disobeying authority and hostile behavior
No serious violations of social norms
No disregard for rights of others
No destruction of property or cruelty to animals
Fixation
partially remaining at childish level of development
Reaction formation
Taking unacceptable thoughts and attempting to over exaggerate in opposite action
Projection
Taking unacceptable thoughts and believing that someone else has those thoughts
Displacement
Substitutes new aim/ object for something that is undesirable
man yells at family for bad day at work
Sublimation
unacceptable impulses or feelings transformed into socially acceptable actions
Suppression
Voluntarily choosing to not think about something
Medications for alcoholic
Naltrexone
Disulfiram (inhibit acetyaldehyde dehyrdogenase –> increase acetylaldehyde)
Topiramate
A camprosate
Reversal agent for benzo
Flumazenil
- blockade of GABAergic neurotransmission
Can cause seizure
Reversal agent for opioids
Naloxone
Naltrexone
Opioid withdrawal symptoms
Sweating Dilated pupils piloerection yawning Rhinorrhea Flu like
Tx:
Moderate: Clonidine (autonomic signs)
Severe: Methadone, suboxone
Amphetamine and cocaine overdose tx
Benzodiazepine (agitation)
Haloperiodol ( paranoid idealations)
Tx LSD overdose
Tx LSD reverse effects of drug
Overdose: Benzo
Reverse effects: Ziprasidone
Severe depression, HA, fatigue, insomnia/ hypersomnia, hunger
Cocaine and amphetamine withdrawal
Pinpoint pupils
N/V
Seizures
Opioid overdose
Belligerence, impulsivness, nystagmus, homicidal ideation, psychosis
PCP intoxication
HA
Anxiety depression
Nicotine or caffeine withdrawal
Anxiety, depression, delusion, hallucinations, flashblacks
LSD intoxication
Euphoria, social withdrawal, impaired judgement, hallucinations
Marjuana intoxication
Rebound anxiety, tremors, seizures, life thratening
WD from alcohol, benzo, or barb
Anxiety, piloerection, yawning, fever, rhinorhea, nausea, diarrhea
opioid withdrawal
Identification
Acting like the person you have positive thoughts towards (changing where you wear sthetoscope
Intellectualization
using logic or fact to emotionally distance onself from stressful situation
Schizophrenia tx first line
- drug
- SE of drug (2)
Risperidone
Hyperprolactinemia
Can get EPS
Tardive dyskinesia, orofacial chorea
Postpartum depression tx
CBT
SSRI
Grief lasts
< 6 months –> depression
ECT used in
Treatment refractory depression Depression with psychotic symptoms Acutely suicidality Catatonic Not eating or drinking
Agoraphobia tx
CBT
SSRI
Body dysmorphic disorder tx
CBT
Acute stress disorder tx
3 days to 1 month
Tx: CBT
Transsexualism
Desire to live as opposite sex
Through surgery or hormones
Transvestism
Paraphilia, not genderr dysphoria Wearing clothing (vest) of the opposite sex (cross dressing)
Sleep terrors
Self limited
Narcolepsy tx
Daytime stimulants
- Amphetamines
- MOdafinil
Nighttime sodium oxybate (GHB)
Tx cataplexy: sodium oxybate
Narcolepsy criteria
Recurrent lapses into sleep or naps (>= 3 times/ week for 3 months)
> = 1 of the following:
- Cataplexy : brief loss of muscle tone precipitated by strong emotions
- low CSF levels of hypocretin-1
- shortened REM sleep latency
Associated features
- Hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations
- sleep paralysis
Stages of addictions (6)
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
- Relapse
Delirium tremens signs
Tx
2-4 days after last drink
Tachycardia Tremors Anxiety Seizurs Electrolyte disturbances Respiratory alkalosis
Tx: Benzo (chlordiazepoxide, lorazepam, diazepam)
Tourette syndrome tx
First line: aripiprazole
Antipsychotics (haloperidol, fluphenazine, pimozide)
Tetraenazine
alpha 2 agonist (guanfacine, clonidine)
Atypical antipsychotics
EPS
- hours to days
- days to months
- months to years
- tx
ADAPT
Hours to days: Acute Dystonia
(Muscle spasm, stiffness, oculogyric grisis) (prolonged involuntary gaze upward)
- Benztropine
- Diphenhydramine
Days to months: Akathiasia, Parkinsonism (restlessness, bradykinesia) - Beta blockers - Benzodiazepine (lorazepam) - Benztropine --- -Benztropine - Amantadine
Months to years: Tardive dyskinesia
(orofacial chorea)
- Valbenazine
- Deutetrabenazine
Typical antipsychotics
-azine
High potency: Try to Fly High
Trifluoperazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperiodol,
- EPS
Low potency: Cheating Thieves are low
Chlorpromazine, Thioridazine
- anticholinergic
hyperprolactinemia (amenorreha, galactorreha, gynecomastia)
Weight gain, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia
Atypical antipsychotics
-apine, -peridone, -idone
Aripiprazole, asenapine, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, iloperidone, paliperidone, risperidone, lurasidone, ziprasidone
Prolong QT Fewer EPS and anticholinergic "pines"- metabolic syndrome (weight gain, diabetes, hyperlipidemia) Clozapine: agranulocytosis Ripseridone: hyperprolactinemia (amenorreha, galactorreha, gynecomastia)
Olanzapine= obesity
LiTHIUM
Low Thyroid (hypothyroid)
Heart (Epstein anomaly)
Insipidus (nephrogenic diabetes insipidus)
Unwanted Movements (tremor)
SSRI (6)
- xetine, -alopram
Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Paroxetine Sertraline Escitalopram Citalopram
Depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, bulimia, PTSD, premature ejacuation, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
GI distress, SIADH, sexual dysfunction
SNRI (5)
Venlafaxine Desvenlafaxine Duloxetine Levomilnacipran Milnacipran
Diabetic neuropathy, depression, anxiety,
Venlafaxine (social anxiety, panic, PTSD, OCD)
Duloxetine (fibromyalgia)
SE: Increase BP
TCA (7)
Amitriptyline Nortriptyline Imipramine Desipramine Clomipramine Doxepin Amoxapine
Depression, OCD (clom), peripheral neuropathy, chronic pain, migrane prophylaxis, Noctural enuresis (imipramine)
SE: sedation, hypotension, anticholinertic like, prolong QT
MAOI
MAO Takes Pride In Shanghai Tranylcypromine Phenelzine, Isocarboxazid Selegiline
Atypical depression
Anxeity
Parkinson (selegiline)
Clonazepam
Benzo
Tx anxiety and panic attacks
Avoid w/ renal dysfunction
Gender dysphoria
> 6 months doesnt feel like gender from birth
Flushed, hyperreflexive, diaphoratic, occasional myoclonus, disorientated, seizure
Took pill
Ecstasy
Major Depressive disorder TX
SSRI
If SSRI doesnt work
SNRI or NDRI (Buproprion)
Last resort: TCA
Patient on risperidone, increased dose now smiles less and slowed down. Mild tremor and doesnt swing arms when walking
TX
Continue Risperidone and add benztropine
anti-psychotic induced parkinsonism
Tx anticholinergic antiparkinism benztropine or amantadine
Sudden sustained contraction of neck, mouth, tongue and eye muscles
Tx
Acute dystonia
Benztropine
Diphenhydramine
Subjective restlessness, inability to sit still
Tx
Akathisia
Beta blocker (propranolol)
Benzodiazepine (lorazepam)
Benztropine
Gradual onset tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia
Tx
Parkinsonism
Benztropine
Amantadine
Gradual onset after prolonged therapy (> 6 months). Dyskinesia of the mouth, face, trunk and extremities
Tardive dyskinesia
Discontinue medication
Switch to quetiapine or clozapine
Treat with Valbenazine
Deutetrabenazine
Caused by dopamine receptor D2 upregulation and supersensitivity
Zolpidem
non-benzodiazepine sleep medication
selective receptor binding to the omega 1 receptor on the GABA-A receptor
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Disproportionate verbal or physical outbursts
Onset before age 10
Persistent irritability or anger inbetween episoes
MDD physiology
Increased serum cortisol concentration
Hyperactivity of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis results in rising cortisol levels
Hyperactivity of the HPA axis leads to blunted response tot he dexamethasone-suppression test
Also adrenal gland hypertrophy
A blunted response to infusion of thyrotropin release hormone
Elevated levels of thyrotropin releasing hormone in CSF
Sense of well-being and increased relaxation when thyrotropin releasing hormone is administed
Blunted response to serotonin stimulation of prolactin release
Blunted response to sleep induced stimulation of growth hormone release
Decreased amounts of somatostatin in the CSF
Patient with history of bipolar, leaves arm raised and wont talk
Catatonia
Benzodiazepines (lorazepam)
ECT
Complex motor behaviors that occur during REM sleep
Rapid eye movement behavior disorder (RBD)
Degeneration of the brainstem nuclei responsible for inhibiting spinal motor neurons during normal REM sleep
Insight orientated psychotherapy
focuses on uncovering unconscious patterns originating in childhood experiences
What is helpful in schizophrenia patients besides medication
Family intervention
CBT
Tx Lithium toxicity
Hemodialysis
Benzo overdose tx
Flumazenil
CBT treats
Depression Anxiety PTSD Panic OCD Eating disorder Negatie thoughts pattern
Interpersonal psychotherapy treats
Depression
Links symptoms to current relationship confilcts and interpersonal skill deficits
Highter functioning
Personality disorders use what treatment
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Motivational interviewing for what
Substance use disorders
Use what for borderline personality disorders
Dialectical behavioral therapy
What what treatment modality for pain disorders
Biofeedback
Psychological features Depression Fatigue Hypersomnia Increased dreaming Hyperphagia Impaired concentration
Cocaine withdrawal
Anxiety Insomnia Tremors Tachycardia HTN
Alcohol withdrawal
Dysphoria
Myalgia
Yawning
Abdominal cramping
Opioid withdrawl
Dieting Hallucinations Abominal pain Constipation Tingling sensation in finger tips
Acute intermittent porphyria
Elevated urinary porphobilinogen levels
Painful abdomen Port wine colored urine Polyneuropathy Psylogical disturbances Precipitated by Drugs, alcohol and starvation
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms (5)
Anxiety Insomnia Tremors Tachycardia HTN
Opioid withdrawal symptoms (4)
Dysphoria (dissatifcation with life)
Myalgia (muscle pain)
Yawning
Abdominal cramping
Bipolar
Fatigue
Constipation
Myalgias
What medication
Lithium
Lithium induced hypothyroidism
TCA side effect
Constipation
Drowsiness
other anticholinergic
Social anxiety disorder main tx
Beta blockers (propranolol)
Before benzo
Gourmet meal with wine and heavy sauces
Headache
Phenelzine (MAOI)
HTN crisis
Dont eat foods with tyramine
Patient with retrograde and antegrade amnesia with intact long-term memory, alcohol use history
Korsakoff syndrome
Thiamine deficiency
Associated iwth MS
Depression
Hoarder treatment
CBT
Maybe SSRI
Intense anxiety that the penis will reced into the body, possibly leading to death
Koro
Southeast Asia (Singapore)
Sudden unprovoked outbursts of violence, often followed by suicide
Amok
Malaysia
Headache, fatigue, eye pain, cognitive difficulties and other somatic disturbances in male students
Brain fag
Africa
Mood disorders with mixed features
Irritability is predominant mood state
Poor response to lithium
Anticonvulsants such as valproic acid may be more helpful
Substance/ medication- induced depressive disorder (11)
EtOH Antihypertensives Barbiturates Corticosteroids Levodopa Sedative-hypnotic Anticonvulsants Antipsychotics Diuretics Sulfonamides Withdrawal from stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines)
Substance/ medications- induced bipolar disorder (8)
Antidepressants Sympathomimetics Dopamine Corticosteroids Levodopa Bronchodilators Cocaine Amphetamines
Tx MDD with atypical features
SSRI first line
MAOIs (phenelzine)
Anhedonia
inability to experience pleasure
Physiology in depressed patient
Decrease in CSF levels of 5-hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA) the main metabolite of serotonin
High cortisol due to hyperactivity of HPA axis
Abnormal thyroid axis
MAOI Side effect
Hypertensive crisis w/ tyramine rich foods
Serotonin syndrome when mixed with SSRI
Orthostatic hypotension
Triad for seasonal affective disorder
Irritability
Carbohydrate craving
Hypersomnia
MDD atypical features (5)
Hypersomnia Hyperphagia Reactive mood Leaded paralysis Hypersensitivity to Interpersonal rejection
Bereavement
Simple grief
Reaction to major loss
Self limiting
Last several months
Pregnant patient with manic episode tx
ECT
Patient with history of postpartum mania tx
Mood stabilizers prophylaxis
Lamotrigine
Persistent depressive disorder
Dysthymia
Two of more of: CHASES Poor Concentration or difficulty making decisions Feelings of Hopelessness Poor Appetite or overeating InSomnia or hypersomnia Low Energy or fatigue Low Self-esteem
2 years of depression
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder tx
SSRI first line daily or lutela phase tx
Delirium tremens use what
Lorazepam
Dont use Diazepam or chlordiazpoxide in patient with possible liver damage
Fetal alcohol vs downs syndrome
Fetal alcohol
- heart murmer
- low IQ
- Low height and weight
- thin upper lip
- short palpebral fissures
- smooth philtrum
- Emotional reactivity
Downs syndrome
- epicanthal folds
- upslanting palpebral fissures
- flat nasal bridge
- protruding tongue
- intellectual disability
Seizure with eyes closed, absence of self-injury, incontinence or confusion
Psychogenic nonepileptic seizure
- conversion disorder
Tx videoelectroencephalogram monitoring
Generalized tonic clonic seizures characterized by
Abrupt loss of consciousness followed by stiffening of muscles throughout the body
Rhythmic jerking of extremities
Eyes are open
Postictal confusion upon awakening
Insomnia causing significant functional impairment
Tx
Short term pharmacotherapy
Lorazepam
Anorexia criteria for hospitalization
Pulse < 40/min
BP < 80/60
hypokalemia
hypophosphatemia
Hospitalized 12 hrs afterwards psychosis and paranoid
Alcoholic hallucinosis
Depression Anxiety recent onset diabetes Decreased appetite Smoker
Pancreatic cancer
CT of abdomen
Normal aging
Word-finding aphasia
Sleep disturbance
Forgetting to take medication
ADHA treatment thats non-addictive
Atomoxetine
Clonidine and guanfacine tx ADHD in children but not adults
Manic episode treatment
Lithium
If level of creatinine high then valproate (renal failure)
Low blood pressure
2 mm pupils
constricted pupils (miosis)
Opioid intoxication
Naloxone
Naltrexone
Maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder
-blockade of opioid receptors in the endorphin system
Slower onset
Not for acute opioid intoxication
Bipolar tx with rash
Lamotrigine
mood stabilizer
Normal pupil size
2-4 mm
Specific phobia tx
CBT exposure therapy
(first line)
Benzo
Ziprasidone
Geodon
No side effects
MDD Sleep traits
Decreased REM sleep latency (the time from sleep onset until the start of the first REM sleep period
Decreased slow wave sleep
Increased total REM sleep duration
Hyperprolactinemia
Risperidone
Clozapine causes
agranulocytosis
Check for neutropenia
Risperidone MOA
Serotonin 2A and dopamine D2 receptor blockade
All second gen antipsychotics
Dopamine reuptake inhibition and stimulation of dopamine release
Stimulants for ADHD
Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibition
Antidepressant bupropion
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition
Venlafaxine
SNRI and TCA
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
FEver > 40 (104)
Confusion
Muscle rigidity (generalized)
Autonomic instability (sweating, abnormal vital signs)
Elevated creatine kinase
Tx Dantrolene, bromocriptine
Physiology associated with suicidal behavior
Low levels of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) in CSF
Metabolite of serotonin
Hydrocephalus ex vacuo on CT
Neurodegenerative conditions (Alzheimer disease) leads to cortical atrophy
How long to take antidepressant
additional 6 months in patients with single episode of depression
Maintain at level of remission
Then taper
If patient at high risk for recurrence (>2 episodes) then maintenance for 3 years
Medication that causes seizures after abruptly stopping
Benzo
Alprazolam
Hepatotoxicity medication
Valproate (mood stabilizer)
False positive for Phencyclidine
Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant) Diphenhydramine Ketamine Tramadol Venlafaxine
False positive for Amphetamine
Atenolol
Propranolol
Bupropion
Nasal decongestants
Excessive anxiety and preoccupation with >1 unexplained symptoms
Somatic symptom disorder
Postpartum psychosis tx
Hospitalization
Anti-psychotic (2nd gen)
Delusional disorder
Does not include mood symptoms or they are brief