Pyschiatry

Question 1

Typical antipsychotics: MoA

Answer 1

Dopamine 2 antagonists

Question 2

Typical antipsychotics: SE

Answer 2

Extra-pyramidal SE

Hyperprolactinoma

Question 3

Typical antipsychotics: e.g.

Answer 3

haloperidol

chlopromazine

Question 4

Atypical antipsychotics: SE

Answer 4

Extrapyramidal
Hyperprolactinoma
Metabolic

Question 5

Atypical antipsychotics: e.g.

Answer 5

clozapine
Risperidone
Olanzapine

Question 6

Tardive dyskinesia features

Answer 6

Chewing and pouting of jaw

Question 7

Anorexia: features

Answer 7

Reduced BMI
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Enlarged salivary glands

Question 8

Anorexia: physiological abnormalities

Answer 8

Low K, FSH, LH, oestrogen, T3

High cortisol, GH, cholesterol

Question 9

Benzodiazepines: MoA

Answer 9

Inhibit GABAa

Frequency of chloride channels

Question 10

De Clerambault’s Syndrome

Answer 10

Form of paranoia

Belief that famous person is in love ith her

Question 11

Othello’s syndrome

Answer 11

Pathological jealousy

Partner is cheating

Question 12

Delusional parasitosis

Answer 12

Fixed and false belief that they are infested with bugs

Question 13

Cortard syndrome

Answer 13

Patient believes that they are dead

Question 14

SSRIs: discontinuation

Answer 14

Mood changes, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, sweating, GI features

Question 15

TCAs: SE

Answer 15

drowsy, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, QT prolongation