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Classical conditioning

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natural response is elicited by a conditioned/learned stimulus that was previously presented with unconditioned stimulus

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Operant condition

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particular action is elicited because it produces a punishment or reward

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Difference between operant condition and classical conditioning

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  • Operant: voluntary responce

- Classical: Involuntary response

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Name 3 types of operant conditioning

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Reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction

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Reinforcement

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target behavior is followed by desired award ( positive reinforcement) or removal of aversive stimulus ( negative reinforcement)

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Punishment

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repeated application of averse stimulus (positive) or removal of desired reward (negative) to extinguish unwanted behavior

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Extinction

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discontinuation of reinforcement eventually eliminates behavior

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Transference

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patient projects feelings about formative or other important persons into physician

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Countertransference

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doctor projects feelings about formative or other important persons into patient

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psychiatrist is seen as parent

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transference

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patient reminds physician of younger sibling

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countertransference

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Tantrum

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  • acting out

- expressing unacceptable feelings and thoughts through actions

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A common reaction in a newly diagnosed AIDS cancer patients

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  • Denial

- Avoiding the awareness of some painful reality

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Mother yells at her child, because her husband yelled at her

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  • Displacement

- Transferring avoided ideas and feelings to a neutral person or object

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Extreme forms can result in dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder)

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  • Dissociation

- temporary, drastic change in personality, memory, consciousness, or motor behavior to avoid emotional stress

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Adults fixating on video games

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  • Fixation

- Partially remaining at a more childish level of development

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A patient boasts about his physician and his accomplishments while ignoring any flaws

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  • Idealization

- Expressing extremely positive thoughts of self and others while ignoring negative thoughts

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Abused child later becomes child abuser

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  • identification

- modeling behavior after another person who is more powerful (though not necessarily admired)

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In a therapy session, patient diagnosed with cancer focuses only on rates of survival

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  • Intellectualization

- Using facts and logic to emotionally distance oneself from a stressful situation

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Describing murder in graphic detail with no emotional response

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  • Isolation (of affect)

- Separating feelings from ideas and events

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Disgruntled employee is repeatedly late to work

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  • Passive aggression

- failing to meet the needs/expectations of other as an indirect show of opposition

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A man who wants to cheat on his wife accuses his wife of being unfaithful

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  • Projection

- Attributing an unacceptable internal impulse to an external source

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After getting fired, claiming that the job was not important anyway

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  • Rationalization

- Proclaiming logical reasons for actions actually performed for other reasons, usually to avoid self-blame

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A patient with libidinous thoughts enters a monastery

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  • Reaction formation

- Replacing a warded-off idea or feeling by an (unconsciously derived) emphasis on its opposite

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Seen in children under stress such as illness, punishment, or birth of a new sibling ( bedwetting in a previously toilet-trained child when hospitalized)

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  • Regression

- Involuntary turning back the maturational clock and going back to earlier modes of dealing with the world

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A 20-year-old does not remember going to counseling during his parent’s divorce 10 years earlier

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  • Repression

- Involuntarily withholding an idea or feeling from conscious awareness

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A patient says that all the nurses are cold and insensitive but that the doctors are warm and friendly

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  • Splitting
  • Believing that people are either all good of all bad at different times due to intolerance of ambiguity. Commonly seen in borderline personality disorder.
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28
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what are the 4 major mature ego defenses

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  1. Sublimation
  2. Altruism
  3. Suppression
  4. Humor
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Teenager’s aggression toward his father is redirected to perform well in sports

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Sublimation
- replacing an unacceptable wish with a course of action that is similar to the wish but does conflict with one’s value system

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30
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Mafia boss makes large donation to charity

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Altruism

- alleviating negative feelings via unsolicited generosity

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31
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Choosing to not worry about the big game until it is time to play

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Suppression

-Intentionally withholding an idea or feeling from conscious awareness; temporary

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Nervous medical student jokes about board

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Humor

- Appreciating the amusing nature of an anxiety-provoking or adverse situation

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33
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Long term deprivation of infant results in

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4 W’s

  • weak: failure to thrive
  • Wordless: poor language
  • Wanting: socially
  • Wary: lack of basic trust
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34
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ADHD is diagnosed before what age

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12

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35
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How is Rett syndrome inherited? Which gender usually gets it?

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X-linked dominant, mostly in girls

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36
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Sterotyped hand-wringing and deceleration of head growth should point you towrds

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Rett Syndrome

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37
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Treatment for conduct disorcer

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psychotherapy such as CBT

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38
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treatment for oppositional defiant disorder

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psychotherapy such as CBT

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39
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Conduct disorder patient has a likely hood to have what after 18 years of age

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antisocial

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40
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Onset age for separation anxiety disorder

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7-9

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41
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treatment for separation anxiety disorder

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CBT, play therapy, family therapy

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42
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Coprolalia

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involuntary obscene speech

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43
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Tourette syndrome is associated with what

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OCD and ADHD

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44
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treatment for Tourette syndrome

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  • high-potency antipsychotics
  • tetrabenazine
  • gaunfacine
  • clonidine
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neurotransmitter changes in Alzheimer

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decrease: ACh
increase: glutamte

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46
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neurotransmitter changes in anxiety

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decrease: GABA, serotonin
increase: norepinephrine

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neurotransmitter change in depression

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decrease: norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine

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48
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neurotransmitter changes Huntington disease

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decrease: GABA, ACh
increase: dopamine

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neurotransmitter changes in Parkinson disease

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decrease: dopamine
increase: ACh

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neurotransmitter changes in schizophrenia

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increase: dopamine

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51
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In what order do people loose orientation

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time
place
person

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52
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Karsakoff syndrome

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Amnesia (anterograde more so retrograde) caused by vitamin B1 deficiency

  • destruction of mammillary bodies
  • confabulations are characteristic
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53
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Dissociative amnesia

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inability to recall important personal information

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54
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Dissociative identity disorder

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  • formally known as multiple personality disorder

- 2 or more distinct identities

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Depersonalization/derealization disorder

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Persistent feelings of detachment or estrangement from one’s own body, thoughts, perceptions, and actions or one’s environment
- reality testing intact

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56
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define delirium

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“waxing and waning” level of consciousness with acute onset

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57
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Most common presentation of altered mental status in inpatient setting

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delirium

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58
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what does EEG show for delirium

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diffuse slowing EEG

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59
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Delirium reversible or irreversible

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reversible

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60
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define dementia

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decrease intellectual function without affecting level of consciousness
- memory loss

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apraxia

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inability to perform particular action

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62
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aphasia

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loss of ability to understand and express speech

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63
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agnosia

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inability to interpret sensory

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64
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Alzheimer patient who develops pneumonia is at increase risk for what

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delirium

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65
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EEG for dementia

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normal

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66
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distorted perception of reality characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and/or disorganized thinking

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psychosis

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67
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Unique, false beliefs that persist despite the facts

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delusions

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68
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perceptions in the absence of external stimuli

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hallucinations

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69
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misperceptions of real external stimuli

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illusion

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70
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when does hypnagogic occur

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occurs while going to sleep

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71
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when does hypnopompic occur

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occurs while waking from sleep

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72
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visual hallucinations are commonly seen in who

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medical illnes

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73
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auditory hallucinations are commonly seen in who

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psychiatric features

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74
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olfactory hallucinations typically occur when

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temporal lobe epilepsy

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75
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how is schizophrenia diagnosed

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2 of the following and 1 should be from 1-3

  1. delusions
  2. hallucinations
  3. disorganized speech
  4. disorganized behavior
  5. negative symptoms
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76
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how long does brief psychotic disorder last

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less than 1 month

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77
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how long does schizophreniform last

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1-6 months

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78
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frequent use of what drug is associated with psychosis/schizophrenia

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cannabis

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79
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Schizoaffactive

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  1. Uninterrupted periods of major mood episode ( major depression or manic) concurrent with Schizophrenia criteria A.
  2. Delusions or hallucinations for 2 or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode ( manic or depression)
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80
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fixed, persistent, false belief system lasting greater than 1 month

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delusional disorder

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81
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folie a duex

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delusional disorder shared by individuals in close relationships

82
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how long must a manic episode last

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1 week

83
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how is manic episode diagnosed

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causes impairment 
3 of DIGFAST
-distractibility 
- insomnia
- grandiosity 
- flight of ideas 
- agitiation 
- decrease need for sleep 
- talkativeness
84
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what is hypomanic episode

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same as manic but does not need hospitalization

- 4 days for diagnosis

85
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bipolar I

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1 manic episode +/- hypomanic or depressive episode

86
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bipolar II

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hypomanic and depressive episode

87
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cyclothymic disorder

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2 years

- fluctuating between mild depressive and hypomanic symptoms

88
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diagnose major depressive disorder

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5/9 for 2 or more weeks of SIGECAPS

89
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dysthymic ( persistent depressive disorder)

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depression lasting 2 years

90
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depressed patients have what changes in their sleep

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  • decrease slow-wave sleep, REM latency

- increase: REM early in sleep cycle, total REM sleep

91
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postpartum mood distrubances have an onset within

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4 weeks

92
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treatment for postpatrum depression

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CBT and SSRI

93
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treatment for maternal “blues”

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supportive

94
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is ECT safe to use in pregnancy

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yes

95
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risk factors for suicide completion

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SAD PERSONS

  • sex: male
  • age: young adult or elderly
  • Depression
  • Previous attempt
  • ethanol
  • rational thinking loss
  • sickness
  • organized plan
  • no spouse or support
  • stated future intent
96
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What are the symptoms of Panic disorder

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PANICS

  • Palpitations, paresthesias, depersonlization
  • abdominal distress
  • nausea
  • Intense fear of dying, intense fear of loosing control
  • chest pain, chills, choking
  • sweating, shaking, shortness of breath
97
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first line treatment for panic atticks

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CBT, SSRI, venlafaxine

98
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how do you diagnose panic attacks

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attack followed by 1 month of 1 of:

  1. persistent concern of additional attacks
  2. worrying about consequences of attack
  3. behavioral change related to attacks
99
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Does the person recognize fear is excessive in specific phobia

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yes

100
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what is social anxiety disorder

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exaggerated fear of embarrassment in social situations

101
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treatment for social anxiety disorder

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CBT, SSRI, Venlafaxine

- for occasional anxiety-inducing situations: benzodiazepine or beta-blocker

102
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Agroaphobia

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exaggerated fear of open or enclosed places

103
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what is agoraphobia associated with

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panic disorder

104
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treatment for agoraphobia

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CBT, SSRI and MAO inhibitors

105
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How long must generalized anxiety disorder last

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greater than 6 months

106
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first line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder

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CBT, SSRI, SNRI

107
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second line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder

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Buspirone, TCA, Benzodiazepines

108
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adjustment disorder

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emotional symptoms (anxiety, depression) causing impairment following an identifiable psychosocial stressor (divorce, illness)
- lasting less than 6 months
109
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treatment for adjustment disorder

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CBT, SSRI

110
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difference between obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-complusive personality disorder

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compulsive disorder: ego-dystonic

personality: ego- sync

111
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treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder

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CBT, SSRI, clomipramine

112
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body dysmorphic disorder

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preoccupation with minor or imagined defect in appearance

- impaired functioning

113
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treatment for body dysmorphic disorder

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CBT

114
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treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder

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CBT, SSRI, venlafaxine

115
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how long must post-traumatic stress disorder last

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greater than 1 month

116
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How long does acute distress disorder last

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between 3 days and 1 month

117
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Malingering

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patient consciously fakes, profoundly exaggerates, or claims to have a disorder in order to attain a specific secondary external gain

118
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factitous disorder

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patient consciously creates physical and/or psychological symptoms to order assume sick role, primary gain

119
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Munchausen sydnrome

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factitious disorder imposed on self

120
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Manchausen syndrome by proxy

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factitious disorder imposed on another

121
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Somatic symptoms disorder

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variety of bodily complaints (pain, fatigue) lasting for months to years ( unconscious)

122
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Conversion disorder

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loss of sensory or motor function (paralysis, blindness, mutism) following an acute stressor

123
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la belle indifference

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loss of sensory or motor function, often following an acute stressor, patient is aware of but sometimes indifferent toward symptoms, in conversion disorder

124
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illness anxiety disorder

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excessive preoccupation with acquiring or having a serious illness, minimal somatic symptoms

125
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pseudocyesis

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false, nondelusional belief of being pregnant

126
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one word to describe cluster A, B, C personality disorders

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Weird, wild, worried

127
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personality A

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Paranoid
Schizoid
Shizotypal

128
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personality B

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Antisocial
Boderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic

129
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Personality C

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Avoidant
Obsessive-compulsive
dependent

130
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refeeding syndrome

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  • increase insulin
  • hypophosphotemia
  • cardiac complications
131
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what is the BMI in anorexia

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less than 18.5

132
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binge eating disorder

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regular episodes of excessive, uncontrollable eating without inappropriate compensatory behavior

133
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binge eating disorder increases the risk for what

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diabetes

134
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transsexualism

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desire to live as the opposite sex

135
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transvestism

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paraphilia, wearing clothes of the opposite sex

136
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sleep terror disorder occurs when at night?

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during non-REM sleep

137
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when do nightmares occur at night

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REM

138
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what causes narcolepsy

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decrease hypocretin production in lateral hypothalamus

139
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cataplexy

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loss of all muscle tone following strong emotional stimulus, such as laughter in some patients

140
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treatment of narcolepsy

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daytime stimulants: amphetamines, modafinil

night time: sodium oxybate

141
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6 stages of overcoming substance addiction

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  1. precontemplation
  2. contemplation
  3. preparation/determination
  4. action/willpower
  5. maintenance
  6. relapse
142
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what is a sensitive indicator of alcohol use

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gamma- glutamyltransferase

143
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how do you treat opioid intoxication

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naloxone

144
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how do you treat opioid withdrawel

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methadone or buprenorphine

145
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treatment for cocaine overdose

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alpha blockers

benzodiazepines

146
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ataxia, nystagmus, violence and memory loss is what overdose

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phencyclidine

147
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difference between phencyclidine and lysergic acid diethylamide

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nystagmus is phencyclidine

148
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MOA of naloxone and buprenorphine

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antagonist and partial agonist

149
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MOA of naltrexone

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long-acting opioid antagonist

150
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treatment for alcoholism

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disulfiram

151
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when do delirium tremens peak from alcohol withdrawal

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2-4 days after last drink

152
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when do alcoholic hallucinosis peak from alcohol withdrawal

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12-48 hours

153
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MOA of methylphenidate

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increase catecholamines ( norepinephrine and dopamine) in synaptic cleft

154
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“-azines”

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antipyschotics

155
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high potency antipyschotics

A

Try to Fly High

Trifluoperazine
Fluphenazine
Haloperidol

156
Q

Low potency antipsychotics

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Cheating Thieves are Low

Chlorpromazine
Thioridazine

157
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side effects of high potency antipsychotics

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extrapyramidal symptoms

158
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side effects of low potency antipyschotics

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anticholinergic
antihistamine
alpha1 blockade effect

159
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side effect of chlorpromazine

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corneal deposits

160
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side effect of thioridazine

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retinal deposits

161
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treatment for extrapyramidal side effects from antipsychotics

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Benztropine
Diphenhydramine
Benzodiazepine

162
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side effect from blocking muscarinic receptors

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dry mouth

constipation

163
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side effects from blocking alpha1

A

orthostatic hypotension

164
Q

side effects from blocking histamine

A

sedation

165
Q

what is tardive dyskinesia

A

orofacial chorea

166
Q

what is neuroleptic malignant syndrome

A

FEVER

fever
encephalopathy
vitals unstable
enzymes increase, creatine kinase
Rigidity of muslces
167
Q

what is the onset of NMS symptoms for antipsychotics

A

ADAPT

days: acute dystonia
months: akathisia
years: tardive dyskinesia

168
Q

what is a common side effect for both atypical and typical antipsychotics

A

prolonged QT interval

169
Q

MOA for atypical antipsychotics

A

D2 antagonist

Serotonin, alpha 1 and histamine 1 blocker antagonist

170
Q

Lithium side effects

A

LMNOP

Lithium 
Movement ( tremor) 
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus 
hypOthyroidism 
pregnancy ebstein anomaly
171
Q

drug contraindications for lithium

A

Thiazide
Ace inhibitor
NSAIDS
(any drug that decreases GFR)

172
Q

MOA for buspirone

A

stimulates serotonin receptors

173
Q

what is Buspirone used to treat

A

generalized anxiety disorder

174
Q

compare buspirone with benzos

A

buspirone: does not cause sedation, addiction, or tolerance

- does not interact with alcohol

175
Q

Buspirone how long does it take to start working

A

1-2 weeks

176
Q

Name the SSRI

A

Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Sertaline
Citalopram

177
Q

MOA for SSRI

A

Serotonin reptake inhibitors

178
Q

how long does it take for SSRI to take affect

A

4-8 weeks

179
Q

clinical use for SNRI

A

Depression
Generalized anxiety disorder
Diabetic neuropathy

180
Q

Adverse effects of SNRI

A

Increase Blood Pressure
sedation
nausea

181
Q

What is Venlafaxine specifically indicated for

A

social anxiety disorder
panic disorder
PTSD
OCD

182
Q

Characterize serotonin syndrome

A
  • neuromuscular Activity (clonus, hyperflexia)
  • Autonomic stimulation (hyperthermia)
  • Agitation
183
Q

what is used to treat serotonin syndrome

A

cyproheptadine

184
Q

MOA for tricyclic antidepressants

A

block repute of norepinephrine and serotonin

185
Q

Side effects of tricyclic antidepressants

A

sedation
alpha 1 blockade (postural hypotension)
anticholinergic (dry mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia)
prolong QT interval

186
Q

treatment for tricyclic antidepressents and why

A

NaHCO3- arrhythmias are due to Na channel inhibition

187
Q

Name the Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors

A 
MAO Takes Pride In Shanghai
Tranylcypromine
Phenelzine
Isocarboxazid
Selegiline
188
Q

MOA of MAOI

A

increases levels of amine neurotransmitters ( norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine)

189
Q

Clinical use for MAOI

A

atypical depression

anxiety

190
Q

adverse effects of MAOI

A 
Hypertensive crisis ( with tyramine) 
CNS stimulation
191
Q

what is MAOI contraindicated with

A 
SSRI 
TCA
St. John's wort
mepredine
dextromethorphan
192
Q

Can a patient take another serotonergic drug with MAOI?

A

wait 2 weeks after stopping MAOI before starting

193
Q

What are the atypical antidepressants

A

Bupropion
Mirtazapine
Trazodone
Vernicline

194
Q

MOA for Bupropion

A

Increase norepinephrine and dopamine

195
Q

Bupropion toxicity

A

seizures in anorexic or bulimic

headache

196
Q

MOA for Mirtazapine

A
  • alpha2-antagonist (increase release of NE and 5-HT)
  • Potent 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 antagonist
  • H1 antagonist
197
Q

Toxicity for Mirtazapine

A
  • sedation
  • weight gain, increase appetite
  • dry mouth
198
Q

MOA for Trazadone

A

blocks 5-HT2, Alpha1-adrenergic and H1 receptors

199
Q

toxicity for Trazadone

A

sedation, priapism

200
Q

MOA of Varenicline

A

Nicotonic ACh receptor partial agonist

201
Q

what drugs are used for smoking cessation

A

Bupropion

Varenicline

202
Q

Which atypical antidepressant does not cause sedation

A

Bupropion

Psychology (21 decks)

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