PLACEMENT: PSYCH Flashcards
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DSM-V PERSONALITY TRAIT CLASSIFICATION
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- lifelong, ingrained maladaptive trait
- characterizes
- deviates from cultural norm / avg
- late childhood and early adol. onset
CLUSTER A
- paranoid
- schizoid
- schizotypal
CLUSTER B
- histrionic
- borderline
- narcissistic
- antisocial
CLUSTER C
- antisocial / avoidant
- dependent / asthenic
2
Q
Mainstay for management of personality disorders
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Psychotherapy; talking therapy
3
Q
Olanzapine - caution
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PR prolongation
4
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Clozapine - caution
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QT prolongation
- greater toxicity with smoking
5
Q
Other Differentials for Psychosis
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- Encephalitis: clouding of consciousness
- Parkinsons
- Wilsons
- Any tertiary disease: Lyme Disease, Syphillis,
6
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Lithium cautions
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PR prolongation as well as other ECG changes
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