uworld psychiatry Flashcards
what is the def of delusional disorder
≥1 delusion for ≥1 month
what are the treatments for delusional disorder
antipsychotics or CBT
what is the treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
discontinue the antipsychotic; dantrolene or bromocriptine
can you treat extrapyramidal while simultaneously treating psychotic features with the antipsychotic or do you have to discontinue the antipsychotic
you can treat them simultaneously
what is the treatment for acute dystonia
benztropine and diphenhydramine
what is acute dystonia
sudden sustained contractions of the neck, mouth, tongue, and eye muscles
what is akathisia
subjective restlessness and the inability to sit still
what is the treatment for akathisia
beta blocker (propanolol), benztropine, benzodiazepine (lorazepam)
what is the treatment for Parkinsonism
benztropine and amantidine
what is tardive dyskinesia
gradual onset of dyskinesia of the mouth, face, trunk and extremities
what is the treatment for tardive
valbenazine, deutetrabenazine.
what is illness anxiety disorder
excessively concerned about an illness or general medical condition despite no medical evidence for it
what is somatic symptom disorder
excessive anxiety and thoughts about a serious illness of at least one somatic symptom.
what is the treatment for psychosis induced from antiparkinson meds
reduction of antiparkinson meds, medication substitutes, low-potency antipsychotics such as quetiapine
what antipsychotics would worsen parkinsonism
risperidone and haloperidol
what is the treatment for acute mania with psychotic features
to protect staff lorazepam
what are the SE of lithium
tremor, DI, hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism
what is schizotypal
magical thinking, suspiciousness, paranoid ideation, but no frank delusion, general paranoia and idiosyncratic thinking.
schizoid personality
loners, detached, often lack close friends, they do not want them. no odd thinking or perceptual distortions
what is an essential feature of antisocial personality disorder
conduct disorder prior to 15
antisocial personality disorder
physically aggressive, impulsive, repeated fights, manipulation for personal gain, illegal activities (theft, illegal drug use), failure to take responsibility, lack of remorse, arrogant self-appraisal
losing semen while urinating is an south asian thing for
Dhat syndrome.
what is a SE of clozapine
seizures, neutropenia and myocarditis
what can be added to antidepressant therapy to increase energy and cause weight loss.
bupropion is safe as adjuvant therapy
postpartum blues resolve within
two week postpartum
when does mild alcohol withdrawal occur and what are the symptoms
perspiration, insomnia, tremors, anxiety, GI upset, palpations
6-24 hours since last drink
when do seizures from alcohol withdrawal occur
12-48 horus
when does alcoholic hallucinosis occur
12-48 hours
when does delirium tremens occur
48-96
what are the symptoms of delirium tremens
confusion, agitation, fever, tachycardia, hypertension, diaphoresis, hallucinations
PTSD
exposure to life threatening trauma, nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive memories, avoidance of reminders, dissociation, emotional detachment, negative mood, decreased interest in activity, sleep disturbance, hypervigilance, duration ≥1 month