Schizophrenia and Anxiety Disorders Flashcards
Chronic mental disorder with periods of psychosis with Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized catatonic behavior lasting GREATER THAN 6 MONTHS?
Schizophrenia
Put these in order brief psychotic disorder, schizophreniform, schizophrenia
6 mo—schizophrenia
Schizophrenic syndromes DOC Tx?
Atypical antipsychotic (risperidone)
schizophrenic psychotic symptoms + bipolar or depressive mood disorder?
Schizoaffective
A woman who genuinely believes she is married to a celebrity when, in fact, she is not; for more than > 1 month
Delusional disorder
Fixed, persistent, false belief system lasting > 1 month. Functioning otherwise not impaired.
Occurs while going to sleep. Sometimes seen in narcolepsy.
Hypnagogic Hallucinations
Occurs while waking from sleep (“pompous upon awakening”). Sometimes seen in narcolepsy.
Hypnopompic Hallucinations
An alcohol who has formication—the sensation of bugs crawling on one’s skin
Tactile Hallucinations
Presence of 2 or more distinct identities or personality states.
Dissociative identity disorder
Persistent feelings of detachment or estrangement from one’s own body
Depersonalization/ derealization disorder
Distractibility, seeks pleasure without
regard to consequences, inflated self-esteem, racing thoughts, talkativeness, decreased need for sleep
Manic Episode
Lots of Mania w/ little bit of depression?
Bipolar I
Lots of depression w/little bit of mania?
Bipolar II
What can produce grand mal seizure in an anesthetized patient?
Electroconvulsive therapy
Bereavement characterized by shock, denial guilt and somatic symptoms?
Pathologic Grief
SAD PERSONS
More likely to do suicide
Sex (male), Age (teenager or elderly), Depression, Previous attempt, Ethanol or drug use, loss of Rational thinking, Sickness (medical illness, 3 or more prescription medications), Organized plan, No spouse (divorced, widowed, or single, especially if childless), Social support lacking.
MCC psychiatric disorders in Females
Anxiety Disorders
PANICS in panic DISORDER
Palpitations, Paresthesias, Abdominal distress, Nausea, Intense fear of dying or losing control, lIght-headedness, Chest pain, Chills, Choking, disConnectedness, Sweating, Shaking, Shortness of breath.
Constantly worrying of additional attacks
Fear of public speaking, using public restrooms
Social Anxiety Disorder
Using public transportation, being in line or in crowds, or leaving home alone
Agoraphobia
Anxiety lasting > 6 months unrelated to a specific person, situation, or event
Generalized anxiety disorder
Anxiety lasting
Adjustment disorder
Recurring intrusive thoughts, feelings, or sensations (obsessions) that cause severe distress; relieved in part by the performance of repetitive actions (compulsions).
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Associated with Tourette Syndrome
Preoccupation with minor or imagined defect in appearance
Body dysmorphic disorder
