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Risk factors for major depressive disorder

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Family history

Female

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Depressed mood or anhedonia (loss of pleasure) or loss of interest in activities with > 5 associated symptoms almost every day for at least ___ ______

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2 weeks

Major Depressive Disorder

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Somatic symptoms that can manifest from MDD

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Constipation
HA
Skin changes
Chest/abd pain
Cough
Dyspnea
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Associated symptoms with MDD

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  1. Fatigue
  2. Insomnia / hypersomnia
  3. Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
  4. Thoughts of suicide / death
  5. Weight changes
  6. Decreased / increased appetite
  7. Decreased concentration
  8. Indecisiveness
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Presence of depressive symptoms at the same time each year - most common in the winter, due to reduction of sunlight and cold weather

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Management for Seasonal Affective Disorder

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SSRIs
Bupropion
Light therapy

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Shares many of the typical sx of MDD but pts experience mood reactivity (improved mood in response to positive events).

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Atypical Depression

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Treatment for atypical depression

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MAO inhibitors

Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline

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Characterized by anhedonia, lack of mood reactivity, depression, sleep disturbance.

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Melancholia

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Depression with motor immobility, stupor and extreme withdrawal

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Catatonic Depression

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____% of MDD pts commit suicide

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15%

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Screening for depression

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PHQ-2 for initial screen

If positive, PHQ-9

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Management of MDD

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  1. Psychotherapy - principle therapy in mild-mod (CBT, psychoeducation)
  2. SSRIs often first line (SNRIs, Bupropion, Mirtazapine)
  3. ECT - for pts who fail medical therapy
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Antidepressants should be continued for a minimum of ________ to determine efficacy

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3-6 weeks

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder is defined as excessive anxiety or worry for a majority of days > ________ period about various aspects of life

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6 month period

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Management of GAD

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  1. SSRIs (paroxetine, escitalopram), SNRIs (venlafaxine)
  2. Buspirone
  3. Benzos (short term only), BB, TCAs
  4. Psychotherapy
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S/E of buspirone

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Does not cause sedation

Nausea, restless leg syndrome, extrapyramidal symptoms, dizziness

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Social anxiety disorder is an intense fear of social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to the scrutiny of others for fear of embarrassment, for how long?

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> 6 mo

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Management of Social Anxiety Disorder

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  1. SSRIs or SNRIs
  2. Beta blockers (may be used for performance anxiety)
  3. Benzos
  4. Psychotherapy
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Panic disorder is 2-3 times more common in:

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Women

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Anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape may be difficult (open spaces, enclosed spaces, crowds)

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Agoraphobia

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Long term management of panic disorders

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  1. SSRIs first line
  2. SNRIs
  3. CBT
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Acute management of panic attacks

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Benzodiazepines

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Intense fear/anxiety of a specific situation, object, or place that is persistent for > 6 months. Fear is out of proportion to any real danger

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Specific Phobia

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Management of specific phobia
1. Exposure/desensitization therapy | 2. Short term benzos and BB's in some pts
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Criteria for PTSD
1. Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violence 2. Presence of > 1 intrusion symptom
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Intrusion symptoms for PTSD
1. Re-experiencing 2. Avoidance of stimuli associated with event 3. Negative alterations in cognition and mood 4. Arousal and reactivity (angry outbursts, etc)
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Management of PTSD
1. SSRIs first line 2. MAO inhibitors 3. Trazodone may be helpful for insomnia 4. CBT
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Criteria of insomnia disorder
1. Difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, or waking up too early 2. Sleep difficulties occur despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep 3. Patient describes daytime impairment that is attributable to sleep difficulties
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Management of insomnia
1. Advice regarding sleep hygiene and stimulus control 2. CBT - suggested as initial management instead of medication 3. Benzos, hypnotics, melatonin, doxepin, suvorexant
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Refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight fueling a relentless desire for thinness with a morbid fear of gaining weight (even though they are underweight)
Anorexia Nervosa
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_____% incidence of depression associated with anorexia nervosa
60%
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_____% of people diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are women
90%
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Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
1. BMI < 17.5 or body weight < 85% of ideal weight | 2. Labs: leukocytosis, leukopenia, anemia, hypokalemia, increased BUN (dehydration), hypothyroidism
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Physical exam with anorexia nervosa
``` Emaciation Hypotension Bradycardia Skin/hair changes (lanugo) Dry skin Salivary gland hypertrophy Amenorrhea Arrhythmias Osteoporosis ```
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Management of anorexia nervosa
1. Medical stabilization (may need hospitalization) 2. Psychotherapy - CBT, supervised meals 3. SSRIs if depressed
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Major difference between anorexia and bulimia nervosa
Pts with bulimia nervosa will have normal weight +/- overweight
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With bulimia nervosa, binge eating must occur:
At least weekly for 3 months
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Physical exam with bulimia nervosa
Teeth pitting or enamel erosion Russell's sign - calluses on dorsum of hand Parotid gland hypertrophy
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Labs with bulimia nervosa
Metabolic alkalosis from vomiting | Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia
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Management of bulimia nervosa
1. CBT | 2. Fluoxetine has shown to be helpful
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> 1 manic or mixed episode which often cycles with occasional depressive episodes
Bipolar I disorder
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Strongest risk factor for bipolar I disorder
Family history
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Abnormal and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood at least 1 week with marked impairment of social/occupational function
Manic episode
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Management of bipolar I disorder
1. Lithium first line 2. Valproic acid, carbamazepine 3. Haloperidol, benzos if psychosis or agitation develops 4. SSRIs, antidepressants 5. Therapy, CBT, good sleep hygiene
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> 1 hypomanic episode + > 1 major depressive episode. Mania or mixed episodes are absent
Bipolar II disorder
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Symptoms similar to manic symptoms that is clearly different from usual nondepressed mood but does not cause marked impairment
Hypomania
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Management of bipolar II disorder
Similar to bipolar I
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Signs/symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
``` Restlessness Anxiety Irritability Sleep abnormalities Depression Nicotine craving ```
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Management of tobacco use/dependence
1. Counseling and support therapy, CBT 2. Nicotine tapering therapy: gum, nasal sprays, patches, inhaler 3. Bupropion - often used in combo with nicotine tapering therapy 4. Varenicline (Chantix)
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Symptoms of opioid intoxication
``` Euphoria and sedation Drowsiness Impaired social functioning Impaired memory Slow or slurred speech Nausea, vomiting, seizures, coma ```
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Physical exam findings for opioid intoxication
1. Pupillary restriction 2. Respiratory depression 3. Biot's breathing 4. Bradycardia 5. Hypotension
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Groups of quick, shallow inspirations followed by regular or irregular periods of apnea
Biot's breathing | Seen with opioid intoxication
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Symptoms of opioid withdrawal
Piloerections (goose bumps) Pupil dilation Flu-like sx Diarrhea, tachycardia, N/V
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Management of acute opioid intoxication
Naloxone (Narcan) - about 5 minutes IM
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Management of opioid withdrawal
1. Clonidine (for sympathetic sx) 2. Loperamide for diarrhea 3. NSAIDs for joint pain 4. Methadone tapering 5. Benzos may be helpful
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Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal:
Tremors, anxiety, diaphoresis, palpitations, insomnia, GI sx | Seizures, hallucinations
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Management of alcohol withdrawal
1. May require medical treatment and hospitalization - can be potentially fatal 2. IV benzos 3. IV fluids, IV thiamine and magnesium, glucose, multivitamins
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IV thiamine and magnesium should always be given _______ glucose administration
before
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Management of alcohol intoxication
1. Observation 2. If known to be alcohol dependent, IV thiamine, magnesium, and glucose 3. May need haloperidol if aggressive
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CAGE Alcohol Screening
>/= 2 considered a positive screen 1. Cutdown - have you felt the need to cutdown? 2. Annoyed - have people told you they were annoyed at you when you drink? 3. Guilt - have you ever felt guilty for drinking? 4. Eye opener - have you needed a drink to start your day or reduce jitteriness
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Management of alcohol dependence
1. Psychotherapy, support (AA) 2. Disulfiram can be used as deterrent 3. Naltrexone - reduces alcohol craving
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Strongest predictive factor of suicide
Previous attempt or threat

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