Psych Flashcards
schizophreniform disorder
schizophrenia sxs < 6 months
schizoaffective disorder
schizophrenia + mood disturbance (mania or depression)
schizophrenia symptoms
positive - hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech & thinkings, abnormal behavior
negative - flat affect, avolition, social withdrawal, poor eye contact
schizophrenia treatment
1st line - 2nd gen antipsychotics (risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine); dopamine and serotonin antagonists
2nd line - 1st gen antipsychotics (haloperidol, chlorpromazine)
“typical” 1st gen antipsychotics (names, MOA, s/e)
haloperidol, droperidol, fluphenazine, perphenazine, chlorpromazine, thioridazine
MOA - dopamine antagonists
S/E - extrapyramidal symptoms (rigidity, bradykinesia, tremor, akathisia; dystonic reactions (dyskinesia), tardive dyskinesia, parkinsonism)
“atypical” 2nd gen antipsychotics (names, MOA, s/e)
clozapine, quetiapine, olanzapine, loxapine
MOA - dopamine and serotonin antagonists
S/E - clozapine = agranulocytosis; lower incidence of EPS than 1st gen because their bind to dopamine receptors is weaker
risperidone (class, MOA, s/e)
class - benzisoxazoles
MOA - partial dopamine and serotonin receptor antagonist
s/e - EPS, increased prolactin
lithium (MOA, s/e)
MOA - increases NE and serotonin receptor sensitivity
s/e - hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, increased urination and thirst, arrhythmias
**narrow therapeutic index; monitor level q 4-8wks
major depressive disorder
depressed mood or anhedonia w/ >= 5 associated symptoms almost every day for most of the days for at least 2 weeks with the symptoms causing clinical distress or impairment
tx - psychotherapy, meds (SSRIs 1st line - continue 3-6 wks to determine efficacy; SNRIs, bupropion)
seasonal affective disorder
presence of depressive symptoms at the same time each year
atypical depression
typical symptoms of major depression but patients experience mood reactivity (improved mood in response to positive events)
tx - MAOI
SSRIs (names, MOA, s/e)
names - citalopram (celexa), escitalopram (lexapro), paroxetine (paxil), fluoxetine (prozac), sertraline (zoloft), fluvoxamine (zyvox)
MOA - serotonin reuptake inhibitor
s/e - GI upset, sexual dysfunction, headache, serotonin syndrome
serotonin syndrome symptoms
neuro sxs - acute AMS seizure, coma, death
autonomic - restlessness, diaphoresis, tremor, hyperthermia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, mydriasis, tachycardia
SNRIs (names, MOA, s/e)
names - venlafaxine (effexor), desvenlafaxine (pristiq), duloxetine (cymbalta)
MOA - serotonin, NE, and dopamine reuptake inhibitors
s/e - similar to SSRI, HTN
**useful in patients w/ significant fatigue or pain syndromes in association with depression
TCAs (names, MOA, s/e)
names - amitriptyline (elavil), clomipramine (anafranil), desipramine (norpramin), doxepin (sinequan), imipramine (tofranil), nortriptyline (pamelor)
MOA - serotonin and NE reuptake inhibitors
s/e - anticholinergic effects, severe toxicity w/ overdose, prolonged QT interval
bupropion (Wellbutrin) MOA, s/e
MOA - inhibits neuronal uptake of dopamine and NE
s/e - weight loss, agitation
MAOIs (names, MOA, s/e)
nonselective (MAO A & B) - phenelzine (nardil), tranylcypromine (parnate), isocarboxazid (marplan)
selective (MAO B) - selegiline (eldepryl); less chance of HTN crisis
MOA - inhibits monoamine oxidase, blocking the breakdown of neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, EPI, and NE)
s/e - HTN crisis (must avoid tyramine-containing foods), serotonin syndrome
bipolar I disorder
> = 1 manic or mixed episode, often cycling with occasional depressive episodes
mania - abnormal and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood at least 1 week (or requiring hospitalization) WITH MARKED IMPAIRMENT of social/occupational function (mood, thinking, behavior)
management - mood stabilizers (lithium 1st line; 2nd gen antipsychotics, 1st gen antipsychotics, benzos)
**antidepressants may precipitate mania
bipolar II disorder
> = 1 hypomanic episode + >= 1 major depressive episode
hypomania - period of elevated, expansive, or irritably mood at least 4 days which DOES NOT cause marked impairment, no psychotic features, and does not require hospitalization usually
management - antipsychotics, mood stabilizers (lithium), and benzos
persistent depressive disorder
chronic depressed mood > 2 years in adults (1 yr in children) that is usually milder than major depression (patients usually able to function); patient not symptom free for > 2 months at a time)
mgmt - psychotherapy, SSRIs
cyclothymic disorder
recurrent episodes of hypomanic symptoms cycling with relatively mild depressive episodes for at least a 2-year period in adults (1 yr in children); similar to bipolar II but less severe
mgmt - mood stabilizers and neuroleptics (similar to bipolar I)
panic attacks
not a disorder in and of itself but a feature of many different anxiety disorders
episode of intense fear or discomfort that develops abruptly, usually peaks w/in 10 minutes, and usually lasts < 60 minutes
mgmt - benzos
panic disorder
recurrent, unexpected panic attacks (>=2) with at least one of the following occurring for at least one month: attack followed by concern about future attacks, worry about the implication of attacks (losing control), or significant change in behavior related to the attacks
mgmt - SSRI, CBT, benzos for acute attacks
generalized anxiety disorder
GAD - excessive anxiety or worry a majority of days >6 month period about various aspects of life
mgmt - SSRIs, psychotherapy