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Rx for antipsychotic-induced Parkinsonism

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benztropine (anticholinergic)

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Rx of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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dantrolene (muscle relaxant)

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Rx of antipsychotic-induced akithisia

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propanolol

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intentional falsification of disease with the goal of assuming the sick role; when questioned, leave AMA

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factitious disorder

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motor or sensory neurologic deficits after stressor, not intentionally produced, labelle indifference

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conversion disorder

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excessive anxiety and preoccupation with the potential of having a serious undiagnosed disease, nonspecific symptoms not produced intentionally

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illness anxiety disorder/somatic symptom disorder

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intentional production of symptoms motivated by secondary gain

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malingering

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contraindications to Li use

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CKD, heart disease, hyponatremia or diuretic use

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baseline studies for Li use

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check Ca, renal function, thyroid function, CV function

BUN, creatinine, Ca, urinalysis, TFTs, EKG if coronary risk factors

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acute SE of Li

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GI, tremor, weight gain, cognitive impairments

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chronic SE of Li

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nephrogenic DI, thyroid dysfunction, hyperPTH

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maintenance therapy for bipolar a/f 1 episode, a/f 2 episodes, a/f 3 episodes

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a/f 1 episode at least a year, a/f 2 episodes at least years/lifetime, a/f 3 episodes lifetime

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13
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if bipolar maintenance of Li is failing

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add an atypical antipsychotic

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14
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first line treatment for specific phobia

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CBT

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15
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fearful of scrutiny of others

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social anxiety disorder

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16
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eye movement desensitization and retracking is used for

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PTSD

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17
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Rx of GAD

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buspirone

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18
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SSRIs used in Rx of anxiety disorders

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fluoxetine and venlafaxine

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19
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NT most affected in OCD

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serotonin

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20
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Rx OCD

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fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline (SSRI), clomipramine (TCA)

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21
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Rx bipolar disorder

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atypical antipsychotics, Li, Valproic Acid

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22
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amitriptylene class

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TCA

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23
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amitriptylene SE

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orthostatic hypotension, cardiotoxicity w/ overdose

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24
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Rx panic disorder (immediate and long term)

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immediate: benzos

long term: SSRI, SNRI, CBT

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25
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panic disorder comorbidities

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MDD, substance abuse, agoraphobia, bipolar

also higher risk of suicide

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indecisive, clingy, fear of being alone, submissive behavior

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dependent PD

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HA, fatigue, insomnia a/f a big life change and w/ tearfulness

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depression

28
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antipsychotic SE of agranulocytosis

29
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antipsychotic SE of cataracts

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quetiapine

30
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antipsychotic SE of pigmentary retinopathy

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thioridazine

31
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antipsychotic SE of jaundice

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chlorpromazine

32
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Rx of adjustment disorder

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cognitive of psychodynamic psychotherapy

33
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screening tests needed when starting Li

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kidney and thyroid function tests

34
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antipsychotic with SE of hyperprolactinemia

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risperidone

35
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antipsychotics with worse metabolic SE

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olanzapine and clozapine

36
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drug intoxication with nystagmus and ataxia

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acute intoxication with visual hallucinations

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acute intoxication with chest pain and seizures, mydriasis

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acute intoxication with increased appetite, impaired time perception, conjunctival injection

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acute intoxication with depressed mental status, miosis, respiratory depression

41
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chronic marijuana use SE

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gynecomastia

42
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respiratory depression, pinpoint pupils, CND depression

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opioid overdose

43
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violent behavior, agitation, dissociation, acute intoxication

44
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a/f administration of haloperidol, fever, rigidity, mental status changes, autonomic instability

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

45
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chronic low grade depression that lasts for at least 2 years

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persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)

46
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Rx of dysthymia

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antidepressants and/or therapy

47
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anticholinergic agent used to treat EPS SE of antipsychotics

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benztropine

48
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Rx of NMS

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dantrolene, amantadine, bromocriptine

49
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Rx opiod overdose

50
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Rx SE of akathisia

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propanolol

51
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Rx hypochondriasis

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discuss emotional stressors, brief psychotherapy

52
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Rx performance social anxiety disorder

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propanolol (beta blocker) or benzo (if no substance use issues) or CBT

53
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Rx generalized social anxiety disorder

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SSRI/SNRI or CBT

54
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SE dietary restriction, risk of hypertensive crisis

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phenelzine (MAOI)

55
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SSRI for moderate-severe depression ineffective, next step

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switch to another SSRI

56
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SSRI for moderate-severe depression ineffective, switch to other SSRI also ineffective, next step

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switch class of antidepressants

57
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Rx narcolepsy

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modafinil, armodafinil, amphetamine stimulants, sodium oxybate

58
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Rx dystonia

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benztropine of diphenhydramine

59
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MAOI + tyramine rich foods has a risk of

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hypertensive crisis

60
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Rx for treatment-resistant schizophrenia or schizophrenia associated with suicidality

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clozapine, must monitor for agranulocytosis

61
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age-related sleep changes

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less sleep, frequent awakenings, less stage 4 sleep

62
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anorexia BMI cutoff

63
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Rx anorexia (medicine)

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olanzapine

64
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Rx bulimia (med)

65
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agitation, irritability, paranoia, delirium, tachy, hypertension, diaphoresis, mydriasis

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amphetamine intoxication

66
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mydriasis, hyperthermia, tachy, HTN, dry skin and mucous membranes, myoclonic jerks and tremors, ileus, urinary retention

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anticholinergic poisoning

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