Behavioral Health / Psych Flashcards
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MOA of THC
Partial agonist of cannabinoid 1 and cannabinoid 2 receptors
Mania mnemonic
DIGFAST Distractibility Impulsivity Grandiosity Flight of ideas Activities (psychomotor agitation) Sleep (decreased) Talkativeness, pressured speech
Question to always ask if patient presents with major depression
any hx of mania
- bipolar more likely to present for help when depressed, during mania feel “well”
MC symptoms associated with bulimia
- fatigue
- abd pain
- bloating
- constipation
- irregular menses
- tachycardia
- reduced BP
- dry skin
- parotid gland enlargement
- dental caries
- renal enamel erosion
Bulimia
- what lab value is usually increased?
amylase: hypersecretion from salivary glands
Bulimia
- electrolyte imbalances
- hypocalcemia
- hypomagnesemia
- hypokalemia
- vomiting
Bulimia
- Time requirement for dx
1 episode of binge eating with inappropriate compensatory behavior per week for min 3 months
Anorexia
- cardiovascular effects
- myocardial atrophy
- MV prolapse
- pericardial effusion
- bradycardia
- dysrhythmia
- etc
Anorexia
- Renal/electrolyte changes
- dec GFR
- renal calculi
- dehydration
- hypokalemia
- hypomg
Anorexia
- lipid panel changes
increased total cholesterol
- dt increased protection of cardio protective HDL
Anorexia
- treatment
behavioral therapy
What is a barrier to treatment in pts with paranoid personality disorder
fragile self-concept = pt misinterprets phrases used by therapist as personal threats…
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- treatment
- psychotherapy
- Working Alliance Inventory: useful tool to determine goals for treatment
- med treatment not recommended (unlike in OCD)
Panic disorder
- RF
- genetic
- childhood trauma
- stressful life experiences
- childhood exposure to abuse
- childhood smoking
Lithium
- overview
- indications
- MoA (4)
- mood stabilizer
- bipolar I, depression
- inhibits dopamine receptors
- inhibits NMDA receptors
- promotes GABA (reducing dopamine and glutamine)
- increases brain-derived neurotropic factor (neuroprotective)
Refeeding syndrome
- overview
- timing
- fatal fluid/electrolyte shift secondary to nutritional rehab
- usu during first two weeks of supplementation
Refeeding syndrome
- process
- starvation = depleted phosphate
- feed > insulin release > cellular uptake of phosphate > low serum phosphate levels > myocardial dysfunction and respiratory failure
- can also cause volume overload from increased renal Na retention
Refeeding syndrome
- three electrolyte abnl
- hypophosphatemia
- hypomg
- hypokalemia
Conduct Disorder
- overview
repetitive behaviors that violate societal norms and others’ basic rights.
- serious physical aggressions
- Exhibit little guilt/remorse
Conduct Disorder
- RF
- Unstable home env
- hx of child abuse/neglect
Conduct disorder
- mgmt
- provide consistent boundaries
- positive reinforcement for good behavior
- Family counseling
- meds: methylphenidate
Conduct Disorder
- pharm mgmt
- stimulants: methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine
- +/- antidepressants, lithium
Conduct Disorder
- what other psych condition is often comorbid
ADHD
*ADHD also frequently comorbid with ODD
Phobia
- nonpharm mgmt
- CBT
- Desensitization
- Breathing techniques
- exposure therapy