Psychiatry Flashcards
1
Q
drug treatment of acute episodes of mania with no PMHx of bipolar disorder
A
Antipsychotics - haloperidol/olanzapine/risperidone
If the response is inadequate - lithium or sodium valporate may be added
2
Q
What is conversion disorder
A
typically involves loss of motor or sensory function
Medically unexplained
3
Q
Management of Acute dystonia secondary to antipsychotics
A
Procyclidine