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1
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List the two cluster C personality disorders.

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“Sad” avoidant and obsessive compulsive

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What medication is clearly contraindicated in anorexia and bullmia?

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) because it can increase risk of seizures.

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What two psychiatric issues are more common in males than females?

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Autism and ADD

The rest are all either equal or more common in females

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A patient’s mother has recommended that he see you. He lives on his own and is a computer programmer. He works from home. He has no friends and seldom leaves the house. She is concerned that he expresses no interest in meeting people and seems perfectly happy to be home alone all the time. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Schizoid personality disorder

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Name 3 SSRI’s

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Fluoxetine

Paroxetine

Sertraline

Citalopram

Escitalopram

Dapoxetine

Zimelidine

Mesembrine

Seproxetine

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A patient expresses concern that he can’t trust anyone. That everyone is out to get home, and his problems are all the faults of others. He has held very long grudges due to perceived past wrongs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Paranoid personality disorder

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A patient is very charming during his interview. You note during your interview that he has no concern for hurting or using other people. He seems to show no remorse for any of his actions. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Antisocial personality disorder

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Antisocial personality disorder may not be diagnosed until what age?

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18 years old

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List four symptoms of serotonin syndrome.

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Hyperthermia, seizure, mental status change, tremor

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What is the term for a chronic mild depression which has lasted greater than two years?

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Dysthymia

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What is necessary to diagnose a patient with bipolar 1?

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One manic episode.

They do not have to have the depressive episode for the diagnosis.

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What is the major concern with using lithium?

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It has a very narrow therapeutic window. Blood tests are needed every 4 weeks.

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A patient believes that her 15 year old daughter is sleeping with the mailman. She has no evidence of this. She has confronted her daughter who denies it. It is not interfering wtih her daily activities, but she does spend time thinking about it. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Delusional disorder

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At what BMI should a patient be hospitalized for anorexia?

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BMI of <17.5 or 20% below appropriate body weight

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What is the term for being afraid of being out in a terrible situation with no help available?

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Agoraphobia

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Borderline personality disorder is on the border of what two psychlogical disorders?

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Neurosis and psychosis

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Waxy flexibility should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Catatonic schizophrenia

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How long before normal grief resolves?

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About one year

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How long does a panic attack typically last?

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10-20 minutes

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What type of hallucinations are most common in schizophrenia auditory, visual or olfactory?

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Auditory – hearing loss

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What causes anorexic patients to have osteopenia?

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A decrease in estrogen

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When treating psychiatric patients, are benzodiapines used more commonly for acute or chronic treatment?

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Acute

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What is the most common precipitating event for posttraumatic stress disorder in women?

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Rape

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A patient’s wife complains that he is hypervigilant and has a hyperstartle response. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Posttraumatic stress disorder

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Are patients with specific phobias aware they are strange?

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Yes

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A patient complains of having suddenly developed stage fright. It is very important to his career that he be able to speak in front of groups. What medication might you treat him with?

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Beta blocker - propranolol

27
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A doughnut shaped burn should make you think of what issue?

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Abuse

Either child or elder

28
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What is the generic name for Prozac?

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Fluoxetine

29
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How long must symptoms last before diagnosing ADD?

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6 months

30
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A patient’s mother has recommended that he see you. He lives on his own and is a computer programmer. He works from home. He has no friends and seldom leaves the house. She is concerned that cearly he would like to meet people, but is terrified of doing so. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

Avoidant personality disorder

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A 6 year old boy seems to have all of the symptoms of ADD while at school, but at home he has no problems. Does he have ADD?

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No - symptoms must occur in both settings for diagnosis.

32
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An 18 month old is not yet speaking. He does not point to objects. He does not make eye contact with others. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Autism

33
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List 3 positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Hallucinations, delusions, movement disorders

34
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When is the typical onset of Tourette’s syndrome?

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3-8 years old

35
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Is anorexia egosyntonic or ego-dystonic? What about bullimia?

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Anorexia = egosyntonic

Bullimia = ego-dystonic

36
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List the 3 cluster A personality disorders.

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“Mad” schizoid, schizotypal and paranoid

37
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How long does menstration need to be absent before secondary amenorrhea can be diagnosed?

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If cycles have been previously normal: 3 months.

If cycles have been previously irregular: 6 months.

38
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A 16 year old just moved schools. He is quiet, moody, and not like himself at all. Within six months he seems to have completely changed back to his previous personality. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

Adjustment disorder

39
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You have a patient with major depressive disorder. Once his symptoms have completely resolved, how long should you continue with treatment?

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A six month minimum is recommended due to very high relapse rates.

40
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What medication is often used to treat postpartum depression in a woman who is breast feeding?

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Sertraline (Zoloft)

41
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A patient has very strange magical thinking. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Schizotypal personality disorder

42
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A patient of yours always craves attention, often using sex as a tool to gain it. She often acts like a child when she does not get her way. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Histronic personality disorder

43
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To be diagnosed with ADD, patients must exhibit symptoms before what age?

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Age 7

44
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What is Russell’s sign?

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Abraded knuckles from forcing onself to vomit

45
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How long must symptoms occur before diagnosing schizophrenia?

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At least 6 months

46
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Posturing should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Catatonic depression

47
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A patient complains of acute paralysis of his left arm. This does not seem to bother him, but his wife made him come in. There was no traumatic event. A complete neurologic workup is negative. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Conversion disorder

48
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A psychiatric patient presents with confusion, fever and lead pipe rigidity. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

This can occur with high dose antipsychotics

49
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A patient is very concerned that she has breast cancer. In order to reassure her you perform a full workup which is negative. She is still unsatisfied and convinced that she has breast cancer. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Hypochondriasis

50
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What is the time frame for the first symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol?

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Tremor

In 8-18 hours

51
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How do you treat alcohol withdrawal?

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Benzodiazepines

52
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List the 4 cluster B persoanlity disorders.

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“Bad” antisocial, borderline, histrionic and narcissistic

53
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A patient exhibits all of the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder, but he is only 14 years old. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

Conduct disorder

54
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A patient exhibits splitting, seeing others as all good or all bad. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

Dialectical behavior therapy

55
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A patient is arrogant with an inflated self image. He feels he is special and should be treated that way. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Narcissistic personality disorder

56
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Is obsessive compulsive disorder egosyntonic or ego-dystonic? What about obsessive compulsive personality disorder?

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OCD is ego-dystonic.

OCPD is egosyntonic.

57
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What two things are needed to make a diagnosis of bipolar 2?

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One major depressive episode and one hypomanic episode.

58
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What medication is a good place to start treating bipolar 1 or 2?

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Lithium

59
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How is acute stress disorder different than posttraumatic stress disorder?

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Acute stress disorder occurs within 1 month of event and resolves within about a month.

PTSD begins at about 1 month after event and can last indefinitely.

60
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A spiral fracture should make you think of what issue?

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Abuse - either child or elder

61
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During an interview a patient states “I have been anxious for as long as I can remember.” This statement should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Generalized anxiety disorder

62
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Are hallucinations normal during a normal grieving period?

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Yes, as long as they are not persistent or intrusive.

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