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Psych/Behavioral Health #5 Flashcards

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What is functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder)?

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At least 1 symptom of neurologic dysfunction that cannot be explained clinically

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What are some examples of symptoms with conversion disorder?

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  • Motor dysfunction: paralysis, mutism, seizures, tics, weakness, gait problems, globus sensation (lump in throat)
  • Sensory dysfunction: blindness, paresthesias, deafness
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What is the first-line treatment for functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder)?

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Patient education about the illness

-CBT if not successful

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What is factitious disorder?

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-Intentional falsification of signs and symptoms for “primary gain” (inner need to be seen as ill or injured) but NOT for external rewards

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What are some symptoms/clinical manifestations of factitious disorder?

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  • Willing or eager to undergo surgery or testing repeatedly to obtain sympathy
  • May inject themselves with substances to make themselves sick
  • Often have extensive medical knowledge, terminology, hospitals
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If the factitious disorder is imposed on another (child) what should the treatment be?

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Child protective services

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What is somatic symptom disorder?

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Physical symptoms involving at least 1 body system but no physical cause found on workup

  • Excessive thoughts and feelings related to the somatic symptoms
  • May frequently seek medical treatment, lab work, procedures, or surgeries
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Somatic symptom disorder is MC in which gender?

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Female

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What are some examples of symptoms in somatic symptom disorder?

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  • SOB
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Burning in sexual organ
  • Lump in throat (dysphagia)
  • Amnesia
  • Vomiting
  • Painful Extremities
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Management of somatic symptom disorder

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  • Regularly scheduled visits to provider

- Psychotherapy

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What is the most important modifiable risk factor in the US for preventable pulmonary, cardiac, and cancer deaths?

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Smoking

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Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal

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  • Restlessness
  • Anxiety
  • Sleep problems
  • Headaches
  • Depression
  • Weight gain
  • Increased appetite
  • Nicotine Craving
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Management of nicotine dependence

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  • Nicotine tapering therapy: gum, nasal sprays, patches, inhalers, lozenges
  • Bupropion
  • Varenicline
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MOA of Bupropion

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-Dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that reduces nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms

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When should therapy with Bupropion begin and end?

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Begin 1-2 weeks prior to quit date and continued for 4-6 months after quit date

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Adverse effects of Bupropion

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  • Seizures (lowers threshold)
  • Dry mouth
  • Insomnia
  • Avoid abrupt withdrawal
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When should Bupropion NOT be used?

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  • Epilepsy or increased seizure risk (Bulimia, Anorexia)

- Recent MAO use due to risk of serotonin syndrome

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What are some examples of opioids

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Heroin
Oxycodone
Hydrocodone
Codeine
Morphine
Methadone
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Opioid Intoxication Symptoms

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  • Euphoria and Sedation: drowsiness, impaired memory, slow or slurred speech
  • Pupillary constriction
  • AMS
  • Respiratory depression
  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension
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Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

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  • Lacrimation
  • Hypertension
  • Pupillary Dilation (Mydriasis)
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Joint pains
  • Myalgias
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For opioid intoxication, what is the treatment of choice

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Naloxone

  • Onset of action: 2 minutes
  • 30-60 minutes duration of action
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For opioid withdrawal, what medications are given for which symptoms?

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  • Clonidine: decreases sympathetic symptoms
  • Loperamide: for diarrhea
  • NSAIDs for joint pains and muscle cramps
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For long-term management of opioid dependence, what is the treatment?

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Methadone maintenance program

-Suboxone (Buprenorphine + Naloxone) or Naltrexone

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Methadone, although it can cause long QT syndrome, can or can not be used in pregnant women?

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Withdrawal seizures from alcohol usually occur how long after the last drink?
6-48 hours after last drink (tonic-clonic type)
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Alcoholic hallucinosis occurs how often after last drink?
12-48 hours after last drink Normal vital signs and clear sensorium with hallucinations
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Delirium tremens, with abnormal vital signs and delirium, occurs how long after the last drink?
2-5 days
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Because alcohol withdrawal can be fatal, what treatment should be given to the patient?
Hospitalization IV Benzodiazepines (GABA mediated CNS inhibition) -IV Fluids, IV thiamine (B1), magnesium, multivitamins (b12 and folate) and electrolyte repletion
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With alcohol dependence, the CAGE screening is used to determine dependence. What is considered a positive screen?
A score of 2 or more - Cutdown - Annoyed - Guilt - Eye Opener
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Management of alcohol dependence
- Supportive: Psychotherapy, AA, Rehab programs - Disulfiram (Antabuse) - Naltrexone: reduces alcoholic cravings
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What is the MOA of Disulfiram (Antabuse)?
Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase leading to increase acetaldehyde when coupled with alcohol intake --> hypotension, palpitations, flushing, hyperventilation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and headache (uncomfortable symptoms)
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Symptoms of cocaine intoxication
- Elevated or euphoric mood - Pressured speech - Tremor, flushing, hyperthermia, pupillary dilation - Seizures, repetitive behaviors, aggression, hallucinations, paranoia
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Management of cocaine intoxication
Benzodiazepines DO NOT PLACE IN RESTRAINTS = rhabdomyolysis Can use Haloperidol for psychosis
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Symptoms of cocaine withdrawal
- Suicide ideation - Post-intoxication depression - Hypersomnia - Increased appetite - Constricted pupils - Headache
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Clinical manifestations of PCP intoxication
- Hallucinations - Rage - Multidirectional nystagmus - Ataxia - Tachycardia - Dry Skin - Psychosis - Delirium
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Treatment for PCP Intoxication
- Supportive care - Benzodiazepines if agitated, seizures, hyperthermic - Physical restraints may be needed
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Mechanism of marijuana intoxication
Binds to CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors
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Symptoms of marijuana intoxication
``` Dry (cotton) mouth Increased appetite Motor impairment Anxiety Giddiness Euphoria Fear/Depression Conjunctivitis Tachycardia Hypotension ```
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Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal
- Irritability - Insomnia - Diaphoresis - Diarrhea - Twitching
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Normal grief usually resolves in
6 months to 1 year
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Abnormal grief is characterized by
Severe symptoms, symptoms > 1 year, or positive suicidal ideation, hallucinations that the person perceives to be real
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Treatment for grief reaction
- Psychotherapy | - Short course of Benzodiazepines may needed for insomnia in some
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What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Rare complication of 1st generation (typical) antipsychotics - Fever, AMS, Incontinence, tachycardia, tachypnea - Lead pipe rigidity - Tremor - Elevated WBC and CPK (rhabdomyolysis) - Regular sized pupils - Excessive sweating - Delirium
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What is the management of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Discontinuation of medication Supportive care Dopamine agonists (Bromocriptine or Amantadine) Dantrolene for rigidity and fever
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What is Narcolepsy?
Long-term neurological disorder characterized by decreased ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles
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Symptoms of Narcolepsy
- Chronic daytime sleepiness - Cataplexy: emotionally triggered weakness in the muscles (laughter, anger) - Hypnagogic Hallucinations: occur as the patient is falling asleep - Sleep paralysis: complete inability to move 1-2 minutes after waking or falling asleep - May also develop other sleep disorders: OSA, restless leg syndrome, sleepwalking
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What does the workup for Narcolepsy look like?
- Polysomnography: REM sleep within 15 minutes after onset of sleep (healthy usually have this 80-100 minutes after onset) - Multiple sleep latency test: Identifies sleep onsets rapid eye movement. Fall asleep < 8 minutes (healthy fall asleep in 10-15 minutes)
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Prior to testing for narcolepsy, how long should patients discontinue antidepressants?
Discontinue 3 weeks prior (4 weeks for Fluoxetine)
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What is the first line management for Narcolepsy?
Modafinil Or Solriamfetol

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