PSYCH WK 3 Flashcards
2 types of trauma
PTSD - biological findings and symptoms
flashbacks
avoidance
The link between hippocampus and PTSD
smaller hippocampus
PTSD diagnostic criteria
complex PTSD
describe the pharmacological and psychological treatment options for PTSD and COMPLEX PTSD
Describe the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders
heart palpitations
flushing
sweating
insomnia
irritability
GAD - treatment??
generalised anxiety disorder
psychoeducation, self help, CBT, SSRI, SNRI, Pregabalin
panic disorder (attacks) and treatment
3 types of phobias and treatment for each one
social
specific
agoraphobia
OCD
obsessive compulsive disorder
suicidal risk assessment
managing the suicidal patient
who suicides after DSH? who repeats DSH?
elderly
men
3 types of memory
yerkes dodson curve - anxiety
wernicke’s triad
wernicke can -> → korsakoff’s syndrome
main neurobiological changes in the brain present in disorders of addiction
addictiveness of heroin, and what routes to take this??
IV
oral
subcutaneous
IM
side effects of heroin?
heroin withdrawal symptoms
what drugs do ppl misuse??
heroin
benzos
treatment of opiods
how effective is opioid detoxification??
not really, more likely to relapse
Be aware of the meaning of alcohol intoxication, harmful alcohol use and alcohol dependence syndrome
features of alcohol withdrawal
korsakoff’s psychosis - triad
CAGE - screening tool
what part of the brain is involved in the reward pathway
3 models of addiction
operant conditioning
intersex
risks of testosterone therapy
risks of estrogen therapy
gender reassignment
masculinising hormone options
feminising hormone options
risks of spironolactone therapy
