UWorld Flashcards
Rx for antipsychotic-induced Parkinsonism
benztropine (anticholinergic)
Rx of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
dantrolene (muscle relaxant)
Rx of antipsychotic-induced akithisia
propanolol
intentional falsification of disease with the goal of assuming the sick role; when questioned, leave AMA
factitious disorder
motor or sensory neurologic deficits after stressor, not intentionally produced, labelle indifference
conversion disorder
excessive anxiety and preoccupation with the potential of having a serious undiagnosed disease, nonspecific symptoms not produced intentionally
illness anxiety disorder/somatic symptom disorder
intentional production of symptoms motivated by secondary gain
malingering
contraindications to Li use
CKD, heart disease, hyponatremia or diuretic use
baseline studies for Li use
check Ca, renal function, thyroid function, CV function
BUN, creatinine, Ca, urinalysis, TFTs, EKG if coronary risk factors
acute SE of Li
GI, tremor, weight gain, cognitive impairments
chronic SE of Li
nephrogenic DI, thyroid dysfunction, hyperPTH
maintenance therapy for bipolar a/f 1 episode, a/f 2 episodes, a/f 3 episodes
a/f 1 episode at least a year, a/f 2 episodes at least years/lifetime, a/f 3 episodes lifetime
if bipolar maintenance of Li is failing
add an atypical antipsychotic
first line treatment for specific phobia
CBT
fearful of scrutiny of others
social anxiety disorder
eye movement desensitization and retracking is used for
PTSD
Rx of GAD
buspirone
SSRIs used in Rx of anxiety disorders
fluoxetine and venlafaxine
NT most affected in OCD
serotonin
Rx OCD
fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline (SSRI), clomipramine (TCA)
Rx bipolar disorder
atypical antipsychotics, Li, Valproic Acid
amitriptylene class
TCA
amitriptylene SE
orthostatic hypotension, cardiotoxicity w/ overdose
Rx panic disorder (immediate and long term)
immediate: benzos
long term: SSRI, SNRI, CBT
panic disorder comorbidities
MDD, substance abuse, agoraphobia, bipolar
also higher risk of suicide
indecisive, clingy, fear of being alone, submissive behavior
dependent PD