start w/ psych Flashcards
what law is that mandates professional reporting of cases of suspected or identified child abuse and neglect?
child abuse protection and treatment act, 1974, public law 93-247
what is akathisia and what causes it?
motor restlessness; not able to sit still
what is the pharm treatment for GAD?
SSRI first line if that doesnt work then another SSRI before going to second line. Also, use CBT
what disorder is characterized by anxiety occuring within 3 months of an identifiable stressor?
adjustment disorder
a person is afraid to speak in a public forum because they dont want to be judged. what is the diagnosis and treatment?
non-generalized circumscribed social anxiety
trx: beta blocker, benzo, cbt
what is the treatment for persistent complex bereavement disorder?
first line: CBT focusing on loss (thinking about loved one in peaceful manner) and restoration (living life again)
pharmacotherapy not recommended
acute, abrupt transient confused state from an identifiable cause?
delirium
how long do amphetamines last?
4-6 hours
patient takes dopaminergic and antipsychotic drugs then has muscle rigidity, autonomic instability, altered mental status, and hyperthermia. diagnosis?
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
what is the treatment for add/adhd?
no first line between pharm and therapy.
therapy: CBT
pharm: METHylphenidate (CNS stimulant)
amphetamine + detroamphatmine (psychostimulant)
atomoxetine (norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) non addictive!! so preferred choice adolescents/adults, 2-4 weeks for effect, only used for >=6 y/o
buproprion (atypical antidepressant) adults only
what is the minimum age for PTSD?
6y/o
what are the cluster B personality disorders?
- antisocial personality disorder
- borderline personality disorder
- histrionic personality disorder
- narcissistic personality disorder
patient is intenionally falsifying/exaggerating signs and symptoms of medical or psychiatric illness to assume the sick role and get sympathy. The patient has an inner need to be seen as ill or ijured, but not for concrete personal gain (malingering). the difference between this disorder and somatic is that this patient is faking their symptoms. This may include hurting themselves, or willingness to undergo surgery repeatedly or painful tests. what is the diagnosis and treatment?
factitious disorder, no great treatment
What are the stimulants?
amphetamines, cathinones, cocaine
what is conversion disorder/functional neurological symptom disorder?
one or more sx of of altered voluntary motor or sensory function (loss of limb function, tremor, abn. posturing, fake seisures absent skin sensation, vision, hearing, somatic is worrying about illness that caused it)
MUST consult neuro and educate
(hoover’s sign: the heel should push down on the contralateral side)
which type a personality disorder requires 5 symptoms rather than 4?
schizotypal
what is the treatment for EPS symptoms associated w/ anti-psychotics?
diphenhydramine and benztropine (anti-cholinergics), also stop offending drug
what is the time frame for post traumatic stress disorder and what is the initial response?
initial response includes fear and helplessness
>1 month: acute PTSD
>3 months: chronic PTSD
what is the diagnosis of acute stress disorder?
experiencing, witnessing, or learning of an event that occured to family member of close friend that included: death, serious injury, or sexual violation w/ 9 symptoms from the categories of INTRUSION, NEGATIVE MOOD, DISSOCIATION, AVOIDANCE, and AROUSAL 3 DAYS TO 1 MONTH after trauma. typically occur right after trauma, but persist for at least 3 days to 1 month.
when a patient is unable to restrain impulses that result in verbal or physical aggression, that are unplanned out of proportion to the provocation and cause subjective distress or psychosocial impairment?
intermittent explosive disorder
patient’s behaviors deviate sharply from the norms, values, and laws of society. They commonly commit criminal acts with disregard for violation of laws. They are at least 18 and may have been diagnosed with conduct disorder as a child. They disregard and violate the rights of others. Drunk driving is common. what is the diagnosis and treatemtn
antisocial personality disorder
treatment: psychotherapy establish limits
patient has hx or recurrent episodes of panic attacks what is the diagnosis and treatment?
panic disorder antidepressant (SSRI) and CBT
what is factitious disorder?
The patient pretends to be sick because they want to assume the sick role. To confirm this diagnosis and r/o malingering the you must confirm there is no external reward. Poor prognosis
what are the dominant symptoms of panic disorder?
- sudden onset of palpitations
- chest pain
- choking senstation
- dizziness
- feeling of unreality
- secondary fear of dying, losing control, going mad
what is the major difference between PTSD and adjustement disorder?
PTSD is assoicatated w/ re-experiencing and avoidance of the stressful event and increased arousal
what meds are used for sleep onset insomnia?
the Z’s are non-benzo hypnotics
zaleplon: NO ETOH= RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
zolpidem: may cause depersonalization
triazolam/lorazepam
ramelteon: melatonin receptor agonist
what are sources for someone suffering from domestic violence?
- family advocacy program
- local police
- child protective services
- women’s shelter
- command
pt. describes having marked anxiety when receiving an injection so they havent been to the doctor in years. What treatment would you give them?
CBT (exposure therapy)
specific phobia
motor ticks including blinking and shrugging + verbal or phonetic tics (grunts, throat clearing) MC beginning in boys 2-5. what is the diagnosis and treatment?
- habit reversal therapy
- dopamine blocking agents
- alpha adrenergics
what is the treatement for conduct disorder?
psychotherapy
what is the diagnostic criteria for inhalant intoxication?
two or more of the following
- dizziness
- nystagmus
- incoordination
- slurred speech
- unsteady gait
- lethargy
7. depressed reflexes
- psychomotor retardation
- tremor
- generalized weakness
- blurred vision or diplopia
- stupor or coma
- euphoria
what is the diagnostic criteria for ADHD?
present in 2 areas
present for <12 y/o
sx > 6 months
maladaptive/inappropirate for child’s developmental stage
erroneous beliefs that typically cause misinterpretation in perceptions and experiences
delusions
patient is dependent and submissive. They constantly need to be reassured, and relies on others for decision making and emotional support. patient refuses to initiate things and has intense discomfort when alone. What is the diagnosis and treatment?
Psychotherapy: behavioral and group
pharm: anxiolytics and antidepressants
patient experiences traumatic event >1 month and has persistent re-experiencing of the event. They have increased arousal (insomnia, irritable, dec. concentration, exaggerated startle response). They attempt to avoid the stimuli. what is the diagnosis?
PTSD
what are the 3 essential features of anorexia nervosa?
- persistent energy intake restriction
- intense fear of getting fat, or persistent behavior that interferes w/ weight gain
- disturbed interpretation of appearance (weight for shape)
at least 1 per week for 3 months
what is the treatment for cannabis intoxication?
supportive
pharm for psychomotor agitation: anti-seizure meds, benzo, anti-psychotics
how quickly can alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin?
6-12 hours
how do manage suicidal ideation, but no viable plan?
may need aggressive treatment, but potentially not inpatient treatment. STAT psych consult provider to provider, take away firearms
treatment for conduct disorder?
mutisystemic treatment that focuses on correcting the bheavior within the individual or the individuals family, instead of within society
what is the criteria for gambling disorder?
4 or more for in 12 month period
- gamble increasing amt. of money
- irritable when cutting down gambling
- repreated unsuccessful efforts to stop
- preoccupied w/ gambling
- gambles when distressed
- trys to get even
- lies to conceal gambling
- jeopardizes friendship
- relies on others to provide money
what is the diagnostic criteria for sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic intoxication?
one or more of the following:
- slurred speech
- incoordination
- unsteady gait
- nystagmus
- impairment in cognitition
- stupor or coma
who do you refer someone to that has hypersomolence disorder?
sleep medicine for polysonography and multiple sleep latency test immediately after
what are the cluster C disorders?
- avoidant personality disorder
- dependent personality disorder
- obsessive personality disorder
how much calcium and vit D should be added to a female athletes diet?
1200-1500 mg Ca and 400 IU of Vit D
patient is afraid of meeting new people and social situations. what is the diagnosis and treatment?
generalized social anxiety disorder
trx: SSRI, SNRI, CBT
what is the typical age for onset of autism?
before 3
how can you distinguish conduct disorder from oppositional defiant disorder?
conduct disorder has the prescence of physical aggresion and other severe forms of antisocial behavior.
conduct disorder categories >3 in the past 12 months with at least one in the last 6 months
(1) Physical aggression to people and animals including bullying, fighting, weapon carrying, cruelty to animals, and sexual aggression; (2) Destruction of property, including fire setting and breaking and entering; (3) Deceitfulness and theft; and (4) Serious rule violations, including running away from home, staying out late at night without permission, and truancy
what is used to treat depression for bipolar?
electroconvulsive therapy
or
fluoxetine and olanzapine
who do you report elder abuse to?
adult protective services, and potentially law enforcement
what is used to treat sleep maintenance insomnia?
zolpidem extended release
eszopiclone (lunesta)
temazepam/estazolam
low dose doxepin
what is a contract for safety?
document where patient vows not to harm themselves or others, and to get help if they have suicidal thoughts
what is the diagnostic criteria for panic disorder?
recurrent UNEXPECTED panic attacks. at least one has been folllowed by a month or more of one of the following:
- persistent worry about additional panic attacks
- significant maladaptive change in behavior related to the attacks
what is the female athlete triad?
low bone mineral density, low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction
diagnosis of sleep apnea?
polysomnography w/ at least 5 apnea or hypopnea per hr and either
- nocturnal sleep distubance: snore, apnea
- daytime sleepiness, fatigue, unrefreshing sleep
if >15 apnea or hypopnea don’t need to be tired or snore
what are the only two medications that are approved for autism spectrum disorder?
risperidone
aripiprazole
what is the diagnostic criteria for caffeine intoxication?
five or more of the following signs
- restlesness
- nervousness
- excitement
- insomnia
- flushed face
- diuresis
- GI disturbance
- Muscle twitching
- Rambling flow of thought and speech
- Tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia
- periods of inexhaustibility
- psychomotor agitation
what is the difference between manic and hypomanic?
7 days for manic, 4 days for hypomanic, and with
what does DIGFAST stand for?
distractability
impulsivity
grandiosity
flight of ideas
activities (psychomotor agitation)
sleep decreased
talkative (pressured speech)
excessive and persistent worrying that occurs more days than not for 6 months or more.
generalized anxiety disorder treat w/ pharm and psych
patient has neurologic dysfunction suggestive of a physical disorder that cannot be explained clinically. The symptoms are NOT intentionally produced or feigned. The patient has depression/anxiety/schizophrenia/personality disorder too. The patient has paralysis/mustism, gait abnormalities, involunatry mvmts, tics, blindness, anesthesia, deafness. What is the diagnosis and treatment?
conversion disorder/ function neurologic symptom disorder
trx: education and psychotherapy
what is the treatment for hypersomnolence?
pharm only no therapy
modafinil (provigil): DOC
armodafinil
methylphenidate (ritalin)
what is a treatment for stimulant dependence?
modafinil
what is the diagnostic criteria for opioid withdrawal?
three or more of the following within minutes to days:
- dysphoric mood
- n/v
- muscle aches
- rhinorrhea
- pupillary dilation/piloerection/sweating
- diarrhea
- yawning
- fever
- insomnia
what is the diagnostic criteria for stimulant intoxication?
two or more of the following
- Tachycardia or bradycardia
- pupillary dilation
- elevated or lowered BP
- persperation or chills
- N/V
- weight loss
- psychomotor agitation or retardation
- muscle weakness, chest pain, respiratory depression
- confusion seizures, dyskinesia(involuntary muscle mvmts), dystonias (involuntary muscle contractions)
what are the risk factors for suicide?
sad persons
sex (male)
age (teen/elderly)
depression
previous attempt
ETOH/drugs
Rational thinking loss
Sick person
Organized plan
no social support
stated future attempt
what is the diagnostic criteria for MDD?
five or more of the following for > 2 weeks and resulting in altered functioning. at least one must be depressed mood or anhedonia (lack of pleasure).
- depressed mood
- anhedonia
SIGECAPS
piloerection/excessive lacrimation/mydriasis/yawning is associated with what withdrawal?
opioid
what is the first line therapy for acute stress disorder?
CBT
second line: Benzodiazepines 2 weeks max (any longer and increases risk of PTSD)
patient cant apologize, grandiose opions of self, exploits others to fulfill own needs, and lacks empathy. personality?
narcissistic
what is sustained remission in alcohol use disorder?
12 months or longer
patient has depressive symptoms for most days for at least 2 years. what is the diagnosis?
persistent depressive disorder
what is schizophreniform disorder?
meets criteria for schizophrenia, but <6 months
what is impaired joint attention is ASD?
The child shows reduced spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment about object. Looking back and forth age 8-10 months. pointing 14-16 months.
patient has a pattern of distrust and suspiciousness of others. The patient miseterprets others actions as malevolent and has a preoccupation with doubt regarding the loyalty of others. What is the diagnosis and treatment?
paranoid personality disorder: psychotherapy is treatment of choice (CBT/maybe group?)
what is cataplexy and what is it assocated with?
narcolepsy
it is defined as the sudden, muscle weakness/paralysis usually brought on by a strong emotion (laughter, excitement). The patient is aware this is happening, but can’t move. It lasts for 1-2 min then they fall asleep
what is the treatment ment for oppositional defiant disorder?
therapy
specificaly:
- parent mangement training programs/ family therapy
- social skills program
- cognitive problem solving skills training
patient breaks laws, no remorse or guilt, appears friendly on surface. most likely personality disorder?
antisocial
what are the requirements for insomnia?
difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up with difficulty falling back asleep for at least:
3 x per week
3 months
patient is a perfectionist that requires a great delal of order and control. They have rigid adherence to routine (rules, lists, lacks spontaniety). Any change in this leads to extreme anxiety. They are preoccupied with minute details and have difficulty completing tasks, delegating work. What is the diagnosis and treatment?
psychotherapy: CBT (first line)
pharm: beta blockers for anxiety and SSRIs for depression
what antidepressant is CI in eating disorder?
buproprion
what is the criteria for oppositional defiant disorder and treatment?
angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness more than 6 months and at least 4 symptoms
angry/irritable
- loses temper
- touchy or easily annoyed
- angry and resentful
argumentative/defiant
- argues w/ authority figures
- defies or refuses to comply w/ authroity figurels
- deliberatley annoys others
- blames others for mistakes and behaviors
vindictiveness:
- spiteful twice in last 6 months
what is the treatment for opioid intoxication?
naloxone
what are the diagnostic signs of caffeine withdrawal?
followed within 24 hrs by three or more of the following signs or symptoms:
- HA
- marked fatigue or drowsiness
- dysphoric mood, depressed mood, or irritability
- flu-like symptoms (N, V, or muscle pain/stiffness)
what is the time frame for PTSD symptoms?
1 month
what is the diagnostic criteria for seative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal?
two or more developing within several hours to a few days:
- autonomic hyperactivity (sweating/ pulse >100)
- hand tremor
- insomnia
- N/V
- Transient visual, tactile, or auditory hallucinations or illusions
- psychomotor agitation
- anxiety
8. grand mal seizures