Psychiatry - Mood Disorders and Psychoses Flashcards
How can mood disorders present to the dentist
oral effects (somatiform disorders) patient's general demeanor
What are the oral effects of mood disorders that may present to the dentist
dysaesthesias
facial pain
What is the mood disorder spectrum
normal mood goes from elation, normal mood, dysthymia
What are common symptoms of depression
low mood reduced interest and motivation lethargy and tiredness sleep disturbance appetite disturbance poor concentration loss of confidence and self esteem recurrent thoughts of death and suicide unreasonable self reproach and guilt any form of anxiety
What is bipolar 1
mania
What is bipolar 2
cyclothymia
hypomania
What are mania and hypomania symptoms
increased productivity and feeling of wellbein
reduced need for sleep
gradual reduction in social functioning and occupational functioning
increase in reckless behavior
followed by period of depression
What can treatment of mood disorders be split into
pyschological
drug treatment
physical
What is psychological treatment of mood disorders
cognitive therapy
interpersonal psychotherapies
What is the drug treatment for mood disorders
usually 2 yr tx
antidepressant
mood stabilising
What is the physical treatment of mood disorders
exercise
phototherapy
ECT
What are the acute phase antidepressants
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
venalfaxine/mirtazepine
tricyclic anti depressants
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
What are mood stabilizing drugs
lithium
carbamazepine
valproate
lamotrigine
Why is lithium not really used anymore
has potential interaction and toxicity problems
Why is the patient taking an anti depressant
treating depression
treating anxiety disorders
pain relief
help psychological treatments
What are the original types of tricyclic antidepressants
amitriptyline
nortriptyline
dosulepin
What are the new tricyclic antidepressants
imipramine
doxepine
What are the side effects of tricyclic antidepressants
dry mouth
sedation
weight gain
What should tricyclic anti depressants be used in caution with
glaucoma
prostatism
What type of drugs are SSRIs
prozac
What are the different types of prozac type SSRi drugs
fluoxetine
paroxetine
fluvoxamine
What are the side effects of SSRIs
acute anxiety disorders
some patients similar to TCA - sedation, dry mouth
GI upset