Psych disorders Flashcards

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DEFINE THINCMED in relation to Psychiatric

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Tumors
Hormones (thyroid, adrenals, gonadal, insulin)
Infections and immune disease: aids, lyme disease, mono, lupus, syphilis
Nutrition b12, B6, manganese, iron overload
Central Nervous system-head trauma, MS, seizures, parkinsons disease, huntingtons disease
Miscellaneous-sleep apnea, anemia CHF, Wilsons disease
Electrolyte abnormalities and toxins-K na Organophosphates and chemical exposures
Drugs: OTC, homeopathic, prescribed or illicit drugs, also include nicotine and caffeine

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define anxiety

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a psychological and physical experience of dread foreboding, apprehension or panic in response to emotional or physiologic stimuli maybe acute or chronic

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What are common types of anxiety?

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acute situational anxiety
generalized anxiety disorder
panic disorder
post traumatic stress disorder
obsessive compulsive disorder
phobias
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what is behavioral therapy

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anxiety is the conditioned response to specific environmental stimuli

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what are the biologic theories for anxiety?

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norepinephrine , serotonin and y aminobutyric acid (GABA) are poorly regulated
automonic nervous system responds inappropriately to stimuli
functional cerebral pathology causes anxiety disorder symptoms

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what are organic syndromes that cause anxiety

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endocrinopathies, cardio-respiratory disorders, anemia

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what other causes trigger anxiety

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withdrawal from alcohol, antihypertensive meds
caffeine, cocaine, marijuana corticosteroids, lidocaine oral contraceptives, nsaids, withdrawal from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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what is hamilton anxiety scale

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The HAM-A was one of the first rating scales developed to measure the severity of anxiety symptoms, and is still widely used today in both clinical and research settings. The scale consists of 14 items, each defined by a series of symptoms,

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what is the treatment for acute treatment of GAD

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SSRI SNRI

Lexapro, paxil zoloft effexor buspirone

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name the brand:
buspirone
venlafaxine
sertraline
paroxetine
escitalopram
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buspar
effexor
zoloft
paxil
lexapro
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what are TCAs

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tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramime

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sedating medications for anxiety include:

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antipsychotic-trifluoperazine (stelazine)
antihistamine-vistaril (hydroxazine)
antiseizure-lyrica (pregabalin)

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What drugs are used for panic disorder

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SSRI
TCA
Benzodiazepams

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drugs for OCD

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SSRI

TCA

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DRUGS FOR GAD

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SSRI

BUSPAR

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BENZOS-can use during pregnancy?

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no!

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17
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TCA contraindicated in pregnancy

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yes!

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18
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SSRI contraindicated in pregnancy?

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1st trimester only but often continued by ob gyn

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diagnostic criteria for agorphobia

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avoidance behavior must be associated wtih at least two settings or situations (public places, crowds, mass transportation)
onset of sx with specific circumstances-fears out of proportion to actual danger
may avoid trigger situations

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panic disorder: what are the risk factors?

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family history, young adulthood, genetic component
may have at least one major depressive episode in lifetime; symptoms are intense, short episodes of panic evel psychological and physical symptoms of anxiety

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describe first episode of panic disorder

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spontaneous, unexpected and cannot occur when the person is the focus of others attention

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what is the second symptom of a panic disorder?

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FEAR-SEEK emergency care, life threatening and impending nervous breakdown

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what are the symptoms of a panic attack

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palpations, pounding heart, accelerated heart rate
sweating
trembling or shaking
sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
feeling of choking
chest pain of discomfort
nausea or abdominal distress
feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded or faint
derealization or depersonalization
fear of losing control of going crazy
fear of dying
paresthesias
chills or hot flushes
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what are the 4 criteria of panic disorder

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at least one of the attacks has been followed by 1 month or more of one or more of the following
persistent concern about having additional attacks
worry about the implications of an attack or its consequences significant change in behavior related to the attack
not due to ay direct physiologic effect of a substance or a general medical condition
not better accounted for by another mental disorder ocd, ptsd, separation anxiety disorder

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what is first line drug regimin for panic disorder

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SSRI,SSNI
MAY NEED TO DO A COMBO OF THE TWO
tricyclic, benzo, valproic acid, gabapentin

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26
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what anxiety scale is used for ptsd?

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Hamilton anxiety scale

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27
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meds for PTSD

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SSRI-paxil, zoloft
improves core ptsd clusters
acute treatment
Minipress-prazosin-improved global functioning and decrease ptsd symptoms
anxiolytic-buspar
for acute or short term symptom management
reduce intrusive symptoms

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etiology of depression

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impaired synthesis a/o metabolism of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, serotonin a/o dopamine or genetic basis

29
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what is the most common method of suicide

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drug overdoses

30
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what does serotonin do for depression?

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calmness/relaxed states of being

31
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what does norepiephrine and dopamine do for depression

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enhances productivity, ambition and ability to concentrate

32
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what are some drugs that cause depression

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antihypertensive:reserpine, propranolol, methyldopa, clonidine, hydrochloridine, monosulfate, guanethidine
corticosteroides or hormones
antiparikinsonian drugs: levadopa carbidopa amentadine, hydrochloride
antianxiety-diazepam, chlordiazepoxide
accutaine
birth control pills

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Which diagnostic study distiguishes dementia from depression?

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halstead-reita battery

34
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what is the geriatric depressoin scale?

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ye-savage

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what arethe depression diagnostic studies

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CBC w diffrential
comprehensive metaboli profile
lipid profile
tsh
serum vit b12 and d levels
urine screen for substance ue disorders
eck baseline ro tule out arrythmias, heart block before institution tca
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what arethe depression diagnostic studies

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CBC w diffrential
comprehensive metaboli profile
lipid profile
tsh
serum vit b12 and d levels
urine screen for substance abuse disorders
check baseline to rule out arrhythmia, heart block before institution tca

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What is first line tx for panic attacks?

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cognitive behavior therapy

38
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After panic attack cease, how long should the patient remain on medication?

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6 months

39
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what are the mental tests for panic disorder?

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Mini international neurophsychatric Interview and Prime MD Quick Guide to PRIME-MD Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ). Purpose. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is designed to facilitate the recognition and diagnosis of the most common mental disorders in primary care patients. For patients with a depressive disorder, a PHQ Depression Severity Index score can be …)

40
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What is another name for valproic acid?

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depakote

41
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What is the first line pharmaceutical for panic attacks?

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ssri and snri

42
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What are the 3 categories that a patient will exhibit to be diagnosed with PTSD

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Intrusive symptoms-Recurrent, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event.
Reliving the traumatic event as if it were happening again (flashbacks)
Upsetting dreams or nightmares about the traumatic event.
avoidance symptoms-the avoidance cluster of PTSD symptoms include attempting to avoid thoughts, feelings or conversations about the traumatic event, and places or people bring the event to mind
hyperarousal symptoms-sleeping problems.
difficulties concentrating.
irritability.
anger and angry outbursts.
panic.
constant anxiety.
easily scared or startled.
self-destructive behavior (such as fast driving or drinking too much)

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what are the objective symptoms of PTSD

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palpations
tachycardia
tachypnea
hyperventilation
diaphorsis
44
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What diagnostic tests should be performed with a clieNt with PTSD

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GENERAL EXAM R/T SERIOUS cnsCARDIO OR ENDo
v/s, cardiac and pulmonary exam
ecg, tsh cbc
chem panel and to r/o medical condition

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what is the mental exam given to suspected PTSD patients

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Hamilton anxiety scale

46
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What is the pharmaceutical combo for acute panic disorder?

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paxil/zoloft

47
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What does serotonin do?

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calmness.relaxes state of being

48
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What do norepinephrine and dopamine do?

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enhance productivity, ambition and ability to concentrate

49
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What population has the highest rate of suicide?

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adolescents 15-24 and geriatrics 65 and older

50
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what is the most common method o suicide

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drug overdose

51
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What are the symptoms of Depression? SIGECAPS

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sleep
interest
guilt
energy
concentration
appetite
psychomotor
suicide
52
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Drugs that can cause depression

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accutaine/antianxiety/antiparkinsonian drugs/antihypertensive: reserpine, propanolol, methyldopa, guanethidine, monosulfate, clonidine, hydrochloride
birth control pills
corticosteroids
hormone pills

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What are the depression scales names?

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childrens depression inventory
childrens depression scales
depression self rating scale
becks depression inventory
zung self rating depression scale
halstead reitan battery-helps distinguish dementia from depression
ye saveage- geriatric depression scale
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what are the depression diagnostic studies?

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cbc with diffrential
comprehensive metabolic profile
lipid profile
TSH> 50 to r/o out hypothyroidism
serum b12 and vit d levels
urine screen for substance use disorders
ecg baseline to rule out arrhythmias/heartblock/before instituting TCA
55
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What is recurrent bipolar disorder

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mood disorder featuring one or more episodes of mania, hypomania, or mixed episode of mania or depression

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What is DIGFAST symptoms in bipolar disorder?

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D = Distractibility and easy frustration
I = Irresponsibility and erratic uninhibited behavior
G = Grandiosity
F = Flight of ideas
A = Activity increased with weight loss and increased doesn't require rest
S = Speech, pressure, increased talkativeness, rapid and can be garbled
T = Thoughtlessness-pleasure seeking activities that show poor judgement such as spending sprees, sexual indiscretions, reckless driving, arguments if irritable
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What is Bipolar 1

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lifetime history of at least one manic or mixed episode

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What is Bipolar 2

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lifetime history of at least one hypomanic episode with no lifetime history of a manic episode
or a mixed episode and the presence or history of one or more depressive episodes

59
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numerous episodes of depressed mood that do not meet full criteria for major depression and episodes of hypomania that occur over a period of at least two years in adults or 1 year in children and adolescence is called

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cyclothymic

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what are the names of the bi polar screenings in primary care settings

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bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale to rule out the diagnosis of bipolar disease than for giving a positive diagnosis
mood disorder questionnaire-validated screening tool for bipolar disorder
mental assessment-minimental status exam

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what is the blood work for bipolar disease?

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CBC, CMP, TSH, T4, RPR
HIV antibody, U/A urine toxicology, pregnancy
mri and cat scan

62
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What pharmaceutical is used for rapid treatment of manic symptoms

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clomazepam and lorazepan to calm and sedate patient

63
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What is the gold standard of bipolar disease treatment

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lithium

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what are the serum levels for lithium an how often is it taken?

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<20m/eq twice a week until stable and then every 1-3 months

65
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What should the concentrations of Tegretol (carbamazapime) be?

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4-12 mcg/ml

66
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What are the side effects of Tegretol

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agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia
hepatic failure
stephen-johnson syndrome
pancreatitis

67
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What other medication does Tegretol reduce levels?

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oral contraception
dihydropyridine
calcium channel blockers