01/03/24 (psych 1) Flashcards
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What are the indications for ECT?
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- Catatonia, prolonged or severe manic episode, severe depression that is life threatening
- Only when everything else hasn’t worked and quick short term symptom relief is needed to prevent risk to life
1
Q
Which atypical antipsychotic has the best side effect profile?
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- Aripiprazole
- Especially for elevated prolactin
2
Q
Risk of schizophrenia in monozygotic twins when 1 is already affected?
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50%
3
Q
What are the stages of alcohol withdrawal?
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- 6-12 hours: symptoms
- 36 hours: seizures
- 48-72: delirium tremens
4
Q
What is the SSRI of choice post-MI?
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Sertraline
5
Q
What are the stages of grief?
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Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
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