Psych JB Flashcards
ADHD sx
sx before age 12 and present for at least 6mo
sx occur in 2 settings
ADHD tx
behavior modification
stimulants TOC (Ritalin, adrenal, Focalin)
non stimulants: Strattera, SNRI
Electroconvulsive therapy AE
short term memory loss
increased HR and BP during procedure
HA, N, muscle aches, disorientation, confusion, fatigue
agoraphobia tx
SSRI
SNRI
psychotherapy: combo of exposure therapy, relaxation, and breathing training
alcohol withdrawal tx
IV benzo, IV fluids
IV thiamine and mg (before glucose)
multivitamin (+ B12 and folate)
dextrose
avoid meds that decrease seizure threshold (buproprion, haloperidol, anticonvulsants, clonidine, BB)
anorexia nervosa dx and labs
BMI <17.5 or body weight <85 the ideal weight
labs: leukopenia, leukocytosis, anemia, hypoK, increased BUN (dehydration), hypothyroidism, osteopenia, osteoporosis
anorexia nervosa tx
hospitalization for <75 expected weight or complications
psychotherapy: CBT, supervised meals, weight monitoring
anorexia nervosa tx
depression: SSRI, atypical antipsychotics
no buproprion w/ eating disorders or seizures
calcium, vit D, estrogen
antisocial personality disorder sx
> 18yo
may commit criminal acts without regard to laws
lack of empathy
bipolar disorder I criteria
> 1 manic (1w) or mixed episode with often cycles depressive episodes.
bipolar disorder II criteria
> 1 hypomanic episode (4d) + >1 major depressive episode. mania or mixed episodes absent
strongest risk factor in bipolar disorder
family hx, first degree relative
bipolar disorder tx
mood stabilizer: lithium 1st line
valpropc acid, carbamazepine, olanzapine,
haloperidol, benzo for psychosis or agitation
ECT
brief psychotic disorder
> 1 psychotic sx w/ onset and remission <1mo
bulimia nervosa labs
hypoK
hypoMg
normal/overweight
metabolic alkalosis (from vomiting)
bulimia nervosa PE
Russel’s sign: calluses on dorsum of hands
teeth pitting/enamel erosion