PSYCH WK 4 Flashcards
mode of inheritance for Huntington’s disease
autosomal dom
the phenomenon in which each generation develops a genetic disease at an earlier age
symptoms of Huntington’s - psychiatric, cognitive and motor symptoms
definition of memory. types of memory??
somatic
dementia - definition
dementia vs delirium vs depression
4AT - RAPID ASSESSMENT TEST FOR DELIRIUM
attention
MMSE - mini mental state exam, pros and cons
difference between a personality trait versus what constitutes a disorder
personality disorder - definition
diagnostic criteria for the different types of personality disorder - 3 categories
dementia - initial investigations
alzheimer’s disease - what will u seen on CT scan ??
atrophy
1st line meds for dementia
levodopa
features of paranoid personality disorder??
features of schizoid personality disorder??
what is Huntington’s, and what test would you do??
Usually asymptomatic until adulthood
Slow onset neurological and psychological symptoms
Currently irreversible and unstoppable
Only symptomatic treatment is possible
Very easy genetic test
STIGMA DEFINITION
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY definition
4 degrees of ID?? IQ levels
> 70 = normal
<20 = profound
fragile X syndrome
PKU
RETT SYNDROME
microdeletion syndromes (4)
~ digeorge - cardiac problems
~ prader willi - hypotonia, obese
~ angel man syndrome - ataxia, epilepsy
~ cri du chat - small chin, low set ears, failure to thrive
Down syndrome
trisomy 21
klinefelter’s syndrome
patau syndrome
trisomy 13
Edward’s syndrome
trisomy 18
turner syndrome
kallman’s syndrome
diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-11
PERSISTENT, AT LEAST 6 MONTHS
ADHD triad
hyperactivity
inattention
impulsitivity
Describe how to assess a patient for ADHD
AQ-10
M-CHAT
taking a history
discuss treatment strategies for autism
psychosocial interventions!
play based strategies with parents, carers
what is autism ??
risk factors of autism
valproate in pregnancy
vit d deficiency during development
maternal rubella
maternal gestational diabetes
what part of brain are affected in people w autism??
fusiform face area - slower
limbic system - smaller
LOCUS COERULEUS-NORADRENERGIC SYSTEM
Most important source of noradrenaline in brain (excitatory)
adhd treatments
psychoeducation
behavioural management
stimulants - methylphenidate, dexamphetamine
