psychiatry Flashcards

1
Q

what to give someone with alcohol dependance

A

naltrexone - someone still drinking
acomprosate
vitamin - thiamine

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2
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ADHD management

A

parental training in behavioural management
methylphenidate

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3
Q

causes of delirium

A

pain
infection
nutrition
constipation
hydration
medication
environment

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4
Q

what is involved in 4AT

A

alertness
AMT - age, DOB, year, where are they
attention - months of year backwards
acute change or fluctuating course

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5
Q

how to diagnose delirium

A

4AT score

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6
Q

how long do symptoms have to last for anxiety

A

6 months

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7
Q

symptoms someone may have with anxiety

A

palpitations
sleep disturbance
muscle tension
irritability
headache
poor concentration

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8
Q

management of anxiety

A

CBT
sertraline

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9
Q

how long does acute stress disorder last

A

2days - 4 weeks

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10
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how long does symptoms need to last for it to be PTSD

A

3 months

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11
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PTSD symptoms

A

flashbacks
insomnia
hypervigilance
poor concentration
nightmares

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