psYchiatry Flashcards
What is the CAM score and describe its criteria
CAM score = Diagnosis Delirium and differentiates it from Dementia/Depression
AIDA: Requires A and I, but only either D or A
Acute onset and fluctuating
Inattention (spell “world” backwards & forward)
Disorganized thinking (rambling/illogical)
Altered level of consciousness (intermittently not alert?)
S/S of Alcohol Withdrawal -8
these sx PEAK 2nd day of abstinence and resolve by day 5
PAST NITE
Psychomotor agitation
Anxious Irritability
Seizures
Tremor
NV
Insomnia
Transient Hallcuinations
[Excitable autonomics (⬆︎HR, BP) ➜ DELIRIUM TREMENS]
Describe Delirium Tremens-5
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when does DT onset?
Further progression of Excitable autnomics =
- ⬆︎ HR
- ⬆︎ BP
- Fever
- Hallucinations
- Tremulousness –> Death
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Onsets 2 days after last EtOH (when withdrawal sx peak)
lab w/u for suspected substance abuse-5
- UA
- Urine Drug Screen
- Serum Drug Screen
- Serum AAA (APAP/ASA/Alcohol)
- ABG
Name 5 major Risk Factors for Altered Mental Status
- Dementia
- Age
- Substance Abuse
- Physical issues (Sleep loss/Immobility/Dehydration/Pain)
- ICU
Main cause of Delirium in Hospitalized Elderly
MULTIFACTORIAL
(Urinary Catheters/Restraints/Poor Sleep/Constipation/Malnutrition)
What are Non-Rx ways to ⬇︎Agitation in Delirius pts -5
- DC Delirum-causing meds (Benzo, Benadryl)
- No restraints
- Normalize Sleep
- Reorientation (Write Date on message board)
- Correct Derangements (dehydration, metabolic)
Developmental Milestones for a 1 Year Old
GROSS MOTOR -3
[1G: STANDS]
[1G: WALKS INDEPENDENTLY]
[1G: THROWS BALL]
Developmental Milestones for a 1 Year Old:
fine motor
[1f: two finger pincer grasp]
Developmental Milestones for a 1 Year Old
Language
[1L: says 1st real words]
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that are not “mama” or “dada”
Developmental Milestones for a 1 Year Old
Social -2
[1S: separation anxiety]
[1S: follows 1 step commands]
Developmental Milestones for a 18 Month Old
GROSS MOTOR -2
[18mG: RUNS]
[18mG: KICKS BALL]
Developmental Milestones for a 18 Month Old
fine motor -2
[18mf: 2-4 cube tower]
[18mf: removes clothing]
Developmental Milestones for a 18 Month Old
Language - 2
[18mL: (10-25 words)]
[18mL: identifies ≥1 body part]
Developmental Milestones for a 18 Month Old
Social - 2
[18mS: Understands “mine”]
[18mS: Begins Pretend Play]
Developmental Milestones for a 2 Year Old
GROSS MOTOR -2
[2G: NON-ALTERNATING WALK UP/DOWN STAIRS]
[2G: JUMPS]
Developmental Milestones for a 2 Year Old
fine motor - 2
[2f: 6 cube tower]
[2f: copies line]
Developmental Milestones for a 2 Year Old
Language - 2
[2L: (50 words)]
[2L: 2-word phrases]
Developmental Milestones for a 2 Year Old
Social - 3
[2S: 2 step commands followed]
[2S: Parallel Play]
[2S:starts Toilet Training]
Developmental Milestones for a 3 Year Old
GROSS MOTOR -2
[3G: TRICYCLE]
[3G: ALTERNATES FOOT-BY-FOOT UP/DOWN STAIRS]
Developmental Milestones for a 3 Year Old
fine motor -2
[3f: copies Circle]
[3f: uses utensils]
Developmental Milestones for a 3 Year Old
Language - 2
[3L: 3 word sentences]
[3L: 75% intelligible speech]
Developmental Milestones for a 3 Year Old
Social - 3
[3S: knows AGE]
[3S: knows GENDER]
[3S: Imaginary play]
Developmental Milestones for a 4 Year Old
GROSS MOTOR -2
[4G: HOPS ON 1 FOOT]
[4G: BALANCES ON 1 FOOT]
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Get Audiologic testing in kids with Language Delay!
Developmental Milestones for a 4 Year Old
fine motor -1
[4f: copies square]
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Get Audiologic testing in kids with Language Delay!
Developmental Milestones for a 4 Year Old
Language - 2
[4L: Identifies Colors]
[4L: 100% intelligible]
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Get Audiologic testing in kids with Language Delay!
Developmental Milestones for a 4 Year Old
Social - 1
[4S: Cooperative Play]
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Get Audiologic testing in kids with Language Delay!
Developmental Milestones for a 5 Year Old
GROSS MOTOR -2
[5G: SKIPS]
[5G: WALKS BACKWARDS]
Developmental Milestones for a 5 Year Old
fine motor -5
[5f: triangle]
[5f: shoelaces]
[5f: dresses alone]
[5f: bathes alone]
[5f: prints letters]
Developmental Milestones for a 5 Year Old
Language - 2
[5L: 5 word sentences]
[5L: counts to 10]
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Get Audiologic testing in Kids with Language Delay!
Developmental Milestones for a 5 Year Old
Social - 2
[5S: has friends]
[5S: finishes toilet training]
Autism usually presents by age ⬜
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What is the CP?-3
EAAARRRLY intervention for Autism is the KEY!
Presents by age 2
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- Reciprocal Social Communication & Interaction deficit (limited language/eye contact, plays alone, poor pickup of social cues/metaphors/humor/NONverbals)
- Repetitive Behavior (rocking, hand flipping, phrases)
- Fixated Interest (insist on same routines, 1-sided convos on fixated topics)
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- Autism is +/- language or intellectual impairment*
- Also, consider Fragile X syndrome testing*
How do Older Adults typically present with Depression?
With c/o somatic complaints (i.e. sleeping problems) instead of mood changes
For Bipolar I dx, you need at least [__ mania sx +/- ___] that last for ___ duration.
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What are the mania sx? (7)
[3 sx +/- major depression]; 1 week duration;
BIPOLAR
Buying excessively (⬆︎ in pleasurable activity)
Inflated self-esteem
Psychomotor agitation (pacing)
awOke - won’t sleep
Lots of Language
ADD distractability
Racing thoughts
Rx for Delirium in Elderly - 3
Haloperidol vs Risperidone vs Quetiapine
Note: Do NOT use Haloperidol in DLB (Dementia with Lewy Bodies)
What is the diagnositic criteria for Major Depression DO? - 3
- At least 5 out of 9 of [SIG E CAPSS] for
- ≥2 weeks
- At least 1 must be Sadness or Interest loss anhedonia
The diagnositic criteria for Major Depression DO assess for 9 major sx
What are they?
SIG E CAPSS
Sadness most day/everyday
Interest loss anhedonia most day/everyday
Guilt & worthlessness
Energy ⬇︎
Concentration ⬇︎
Appetite ⬇︎
Psychomotor ∆ observable by others
Sleep ∆
Suicidal ideation (but no attempt)
Clinical criteria for diagnosing PMS
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PreMenstrualSyndrome
≥5 sx (from Group A and B) that =
([begins 1 week pre menses]➜[improves during menses]➜[resolves 1 week post menses])
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If sx occur irregularly or throughout menses = mood or personality DO
Clinical criteria for diagnosing PMS (PreMenstrualSyndrome) relies on sx from Group A and Group B
Describe sx for Group A - 6
At least 5 sx (from Group A and B) began 1 week before menses, improve during menses and resolve during week after menses
A: (at least one)
- Mood lability
- irritability
- depression
- hopelessness
- anxiety
- ⬇︎libido
Clinical criteria for diagnosing PMS (PreMenstrualSyndrome) relies on sx from Group A and Group B
Describe Group B sx - 6
At least 5 sx (from Group A and B) began 1 week before menses, improve during menses and resolve during week after menses
B: (at least one)
- Food cravings
- sleep change
- feeling “out of control”
- ⬇︎energy
- Anhedonia
- Physical sx (constipation/diarrhea/breast TTP/HA)
Tx for Premenstrual syndrome - 4
- Menstrual Diary (determines relationship of sx to menses)
- Exercise
- Stress Reduction
- SSRIs **if severe**
Why should Haloperidol be CAUTIOUSLY given to Alcoholics
Haloperidol ⬇︎Seizure threshold and alcoholics going thru withdrawal may already be at risk for seizures!
Describe the clinical features of OCD - 2
- Obsessions (w/symmetry, contamination, taboo urges like killing, fear of arm)
- Compulsions (rituals-that may be used to help combat obsessions)
tx = high dose SSRIs + exposure CBT
OCD tx - 2
[High Dose SSRIs] + [exposure CBT]
Indication for Deep Brain stimulation ; what part of the brain is targeted
[SEVERE, tx-refractory OCD]; nucleus accumbens
Ebstein’s anomaly etx
Maternal lithium use during [1st trimester pregnancy] –> malformation and displacement of tricuspid valve into R Vt –> Tricuspid Regurgitation –> R Atrial Enlargement and R Axis deviation –> HEART FAILURE
What kinds of teratogenic effects are you concerned about if Lithium is taken during 2nd and 3rd trimester pregnancy? -2
- Goiter formation
- Transient Neonatal Neuromuscular dysfunction
Ebsteins anomaly is concern for 1st trimester only
Diagnostic criteria for Nightmare Disorder - 3
- Recurrently wakes from sleep reMember the nightmare
- Child is fully alert on awakening
- Child can be consoled
NightMares occur during REM and is developmentally normal for kids
What is the difference between Sleep Terrors and Nightmare Disorder? - 4
Sleep terrors are :
- NON-REM disorder
- with incomplete awakenings
- and can NOT be consoled
- and pt Seems to forget the dream
What is REM sleep behavior disorder?
Complex motor behaviors or vocalization during REM
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(sleep walking or sleep talking during REM)
Diagnostic criteria for Schizoaffective Disorder - 2
{ [(Schizo Criteria A)-ALONE x 2 wks] + [Major Mood Episode] }
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- Major Mood = Depression v Bipolar*
- ________________*
- “I’m not feeling depressed for the first time in years, but the voices just won’t go away”*
Key features for Schizoid personality disorder - 4
SchiZOID are DULL
- Detached
- Unemotional
- LONERS that
- LOVE being alone
Key features for SchizoTypal personality disorder
SchizoTypal have magical Thinking
magial Thinking / eccentric / odd behavior
Difference between Avoidant disorder and SchizoiD disorder
Avoidant DO = PERVASIVELY avoids people only due to fears of REJECTION or scrutiny (pts don’t want or like this = egoDystonic)
vs.
SchizoiD DO = avoidance that these pts are perfectly content with = egoSyntonic
Delusional PD involves ≥ __ delusion for ≥ ___ months, with no other sx
Describe the subtype Erotomaniac delusional PD
≥1 delusion for ≥1 month
Erotomaniac = pt attempts to contact the object of delusion (usually –> legal problems)
Function of the [MesocorticalLimbic dopaminergic system]
Regulates Behavior
Diesease associated with dysfunctional
[MesocorticalLimbic dopaminergic system]
Schizophrenia
Function of [Nigrostriatal dopaminergic system]
coordinates Voluntary mvmt
Dz associated with the [Nigrostriatal dopaminergic system]
Parkinsonism
Function of [Tuberoinfundibular dopaminergic system]?
INHIBITS Prolactin Secretion
what happens when [Tuberoinfundibular dopaminergic system] is blocked by antipsychotics?
Hyperprolactinemia–> infertility
occurs mostly with FIRST generation antipsychotics
Serotonin Syndrome Clinical Presentation (8)
“Serotonin gave me the SHIVERS!”
Shivering
[Hyperreflexia & Myoclonus]
INC Temp
[Vital sign instability] (tachycardia vs. tachypnea vs. HTN)
Encephalopathy (Confusion vs. Agitation)
Restlessness
Sweating
Italicized = Triad Sx
How do you treat Refractory Serotonin Syndrome
Cyproheptadine
(antihistamine with anti-serotonergic properties)
Describe Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
RARE SE of Any Dopamine Blocker (Antipsychotics vs. GI meds) that –> FEVER
- [Fever > 40C]
- Encephalopathy (Confusion)
- Vitals unstable (INC HR / RR / BP from autonomic dysfunction)
- Enzymes CreaTine and WBC ⬆︎
- Rigitidy ⬆︎ (Tremor)
Tx = supportive, dantrolene, [dopamine agonist if refractory]
What’s the best way to approach treatment for [Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome] - 3
Treat Rigiditiy with Dantrolene (inhibits Ca+ release from sk. muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum)
+
supportive care
followed by [Bromocriptine or Amantadine] dopamine agonist if refractory
What is the diagnostic criteria for ADHD? - 3
- Sx present for at least 6 mo. AND inappropriate for dvpmental age
- Sx start between 6-12 yo and not after 12 yo
- Evident in 2 or more settings (school/work/home)
And Obvi, ALL psych disorders MUST be NOT 2/2 medical condition and be functionally impairing and/or cause significant distress
Diagnostic criteria for Cyclothymic disorder - 3
- Chronic flutuating mood (depression vs bipolar) disturbance
- lasting ≥ 2 years
- and does not meet full criteria for hypomanic or depressive episodes
What is the clinical criteria for hypOmania -2
- ≥3 [BIPOLAR] sx PLUS
- Elevated or irritable mood 4< x <7 days
What is the clinical criteria for Mania-2
- ≥3 [BIPOLAR] sx PLUS
- Elevated or irritable mood > 7 days
Diagnostic criteria for Bipolar II ? - 3
- Major Depressive Episodes +
- hypOmanic episode +
- NOT functionally impaired
Diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I ? - 3
- Major Depressive Episodes +
- Manic episode +
- Functionally impairing
What is the difference between Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD?
ASD is ACUTE! which = [3 days ≤ sx ≤ 1 month] post exposure
vs
PTSD = sx > 1 month
Diagnostic criteria for Panic disorder - 2
- Panic attacks +
- Persistent concern about additional attacks and +/- attempts to avoid them
Be sure to r/u medical conditions that mimic them
Describe Advanced sleep phase syndrome
This is a Circadian rhythm disorder
circadian rhythm DO in which you can not stay awake past 7 pm –> early morning insomnia
Diagnostic criteria for Delayed sleep phase syndrome - 4
This is a Circadian rhythm disorder
AKA “The Night Owls”
- inability to fall asleep at “normal” bedtimes
- Difficulty waking in morning
- Excessive early daytime sleepiness
- Normal sleep ONLY WHEN ALLOWED TO SET OWN UR SLEEP SCHEDULE with later bedtimes
Diagnostic criteria for Persistent Depressive Dysthymia disorder - 3
- at least 2 / 6 of sigeca
- CONSTANT for ≥ 2 years (or 1 year in kids)
- No relief > 2 mo
Major Depressive Episodes may also occur with this
Clozapine’s SE is agranulocytosis
Name the Granulocytes - 3
BEN
Basophils
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
Clozapine also causes Metabolic Syndrome X, Seizures and Myocarditis
Which test are routinely (q3-6 mo) done in Lithium patients?-2 why?
Thyroid function test: monitor for hypothyroidism
Creatinine: monitor renal function
Diagnostic criteria for Adjustment disorder with depressed mood - 3
- [≤ 4 SIGeCAPSS s/s] within 3 mo. of acute stressor that –>
- functionally impairing
- NOT 2/2 an other more specific disorder
Tx = CBT
Postpartum depression affects women during what time periods? What 2 methods are used to screen for this?
within 1st year > first 3 mo ;
- [PHQ2 –(if both +)–> PHQ9]
- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Screen prenatal, postnatal and well child
Give brief descriptions that differentiate Postpartum
Blues vs Depression vs Psychosis
- Blues = onsets right after birth, peaking at postpartum day 5 and subsiding PPD14, worst w/lactation
- Depression = onset right after birth - 12 months later. Traditional s/s. Previous Depression hx is RF
- Psychosis = RARE but onsets IMMEDIATELY after birth
Tx for Delirium
Short course of PO haloperidol
alternatives: Aripiprazole/Olanzapine/Risperidone
What would you expect diagnostic appearance of a Major Depression pt to be - 3
- ⬇︎Body wt
- poor grooming
- poor hygiene
What would you expect diagnostic appearance of an Anorexia Nervosa pt to be - 3
- ⬇︎Body wt
- baggy clothes
- Lanugo -image
What is echopraxia
repetitive imitation of mvmnts of another person
EchoLALIA = repetitve imitation of verbiage of another person
What is sterotyping
isolated purposeless mvmnt performed reptitively
What is alexithymia
Pt can NOT describe their mood
What is pressured speech?
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Which pt mental illness exhibit this?
ABC (S)TAMP LICKER
rapid and difficult to interrupt (verbally runs you over!)
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Mania
Describe referential delusions
random events are of some special significance
“the Cubs won, so that’s a signal the alien invasion is coming!”