Psychological Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

___ are at greater risk for bipolar.

A

females

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2
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Those with mania, ___ may produce aggression.

A

disagreements

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3
Q

Psychogenic amnesia

A

forgets all aspects of the past

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4
Q

Patients with neuroses realize

A

they have a problem

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5
Q

Catatonic schizo

A

motor disturbances with rigid posturing
episodes of uncontrolled movements but they stay aware during.

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6
Q

Conversion disorder

A

paralysis is the most common finding

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7
Q

Somatization disorder is primarily in

A

women

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8
Q

Antidepressants can cause

A

hypertension or orthostatic hypotension

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9
Q

Antipsychotic agents are used for

A

schizo, various psychotic disorders and sometimes Alzheimers

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10
Q

Antipsychotic agents side effects

A

motor side effects, tardive dyskinesia, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, weight gain, DM, hyperlipidemia.

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11
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Akathisia

A

agitation, distress, restlessness

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12
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tardive dyskinesia

A

repetitive, involuntary movements like grimacing and eye blinking

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13
Q

Primary agent used in bipolar

A

lithium

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14
Q

Long-term use of lithium can cause

A

osteoporosis

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15
Q

Benzos cause

A

sleep
risk of falling

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16
Q

Tips for interacting with escalating patients

A

do not force eye contact, allow them to look away.

do not turn your back on an agitated patient

do not allow them to block the exit

maintain more space

stand at an angle

stay at eye level

keep hands out of your pcket

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