Psych Review Flashcards
How long must symptoms last in order to meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia?
> 6 months
How long must symptoms last in order to meet the diagnostic criteria for delusional disorder?
> 1 month
How long must symptoms last in order to meet the diagnostic criteria for brief psychotic disorder?
< 1 month
Howl long must symptoms last in order to meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophreniform disorder?
1-6 months
Schizoaffective disorder
meets criteria for schizophrenia in addition to major mood disorder; patient must have >2 weeks of hallucinations or delusions without major mood episode
Where in the brain is dopamine affected in schizophrenia?
increased in mesolimbic pathway
decreased in mesocortical pathway
What are the criteria for the diagnosis of mania?
Symptoms lasting > 1 week Hospitalization or at least 3: (DIG FAST) - distractibility - irresponsibility - grandiosity - flight of ideas - increase in Activity - decreased Sleep - talkative
What are the criteria for the diagnosis of major depressive episode?
Depressed mood + 5/9 of the following for >/= 2 weeks: SIG E CAPS S- Sleep disturbance I- decreased Interest G- Guilt/feelings of worthlessness E- decreased Energy C- Concentration problems A- Appetite/weight changes P- Psychomotor retardation/agitation S- Suicidal ideation
What is the presentation of major depressive disorder with atypical features?
- can be cheered up (mood reactivity)
- increased appetite/weight gain
- hypersomnia
- leaden paralysis
- hypersensitivity to rejection
A 28 year old woman has symptoms of mild depression for six years. What’s the diagnosis?
persistent depressive disorder
What is serotonin syndrome? What drugs can cause it?
triad: mental status changes, hyperreflexia, autonomic instability (hyperthermia, diaphoresis, diarrhea)
drugs: SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, tramadol, ondansetron, triptans, linezolid, MDMA, dextromethorphan, St. John’s wort, kava-kava
What is the treatment for serotonin syndrome?
- stop meds
- cool patient down
- can give benzodiazepines
- can give serotonin antagonist (cyproheptadine)
unexplained pain
somatic symptom disorder
patient with normal anatomy is convinced part of his/her appearance is abnormal
body dysmorphic disorder
unexplained loss of sensory or motor function (tests and PE are negative)
conversion disorder
unwavering belief by the patient that she has a specific disease (despite medical reassurance)
illness anxiety disorder
unexplained complaint despite normal workup
somatic symptom disorder
what is the difference between malingering and factitious disorders?
both the patient is consciously making the illness up; malingering is for secondary gain (avoiding work, obtaining compensation); factitious disorder is for the sympathy/attention of being sick
How long does PTSD have to last in order to be diagnosed?
> 1 month
How long does acute stress disorder last?
3 days - 1 month
What is first line treatment for PTSD?
CBT, SSRIs, and venlafaxine
What is first line treatment for GAD?
CBT, SSRIs, SNRIs
What is first line treatment for OCD?
CBT, SSRis, and clomipramine (TCA)
What is the treatment for specific phobias?
systematic desensitization
What is the treatment for social anxiety disorder?
CBT, SSRI, venlafaxine
How long must symptoms last for the diagnosis of a phobia?
> 6 months
What is the treatment for panic disorder?
prevention: CBT, SSRI, venlafaxine; benzodiazepines for during panic attack
What are the diagnostic characteristics of anorexia nervosa?
BMI < 18.5
Restricting food intake
distorted body image
intense fear of gaining weight
What are the diagnostic characteristics of binge eating disorder?
overeating without compensation (tend to be obese)