Exam One Flashcards
How long do symptoms need to last to Dx MDD?
two weeks
Are women or men twice as likely to suffer from MDD?
women
Is there a gender difference in kids suffering from MDD?
no
What is Dysthymia?
low-grade depression that lasts for two years or more
What new drug used for sedation now may be used for depression?
ketamine
What two drugs are MAOIs known to interact with?
demerol and pseudoephedrine
Can SSRIs prolong QT?
yes
Do SNRIs cause weight gain?
yes
Does bipolar show preference for either sex?
no
Is a depressive episode required to Dx Bipolar?
no
What does bipolar have a high rate of compared to the general population?
suicide completion
What does mania require?
hospitalization
What is post-partum psychosis considered to be?
a manic episode
Is MDE required for Bipolar One?
no
Is MDE required for Bipolar Two?
yes
Which class of psychiatric drugs can treat the mania of bipolar?
antipsychotics
Fear is the response to what kind of threat?
imminent
Anxiety is the anticipation to what?
threat in the future
Is anxiety more common in men or women?
women
At what stage in life does anxiety begin to develop?
childhood
What other disorder often occurs with anxiety?
depression
What does avoidance lead to?
anxiety
What does exposure lead to?
extinction
Which three phobias can cause a vasovagal fainting episode?
blood
injection
injury
What type of CBT works best for specific phobias?
exposure
Is pharmacological treatment helpful for specific phobia?
no
Which two drugs are front line for Social Anxiety Disorder?
SSRIs or SNRIs
Do patients with Social Anxiety respond faster or slower to SSRIs/SNRIs than do patients with depression?
slower
A panic attack occuring during what time of the day may be diagnostic?
while sleeping
What is first line treatment for a panic disorder?
CBT
What two families of drugs are first line treatment for panic disorder?
SSRIs/SNRIs
What are patients with Panic Disorder intensely sensitive to?
side effects of meds
What does Agoraphobia tend to do?
genaralize
Does Agoraphobia tend to effect men or women more often?
women
What two disorders are commonly seen during Agoraphobia?
depression and substance issues
What is the strongest risk factor for Agoraphobia?
hereditary
Which type of drug may be more effective than SSRIs for Agoraphobia?
tricyclics
How long does Generalized Anxiety Disorder need to be present for to Dx?
6 months
What is the median age of onset for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
30
Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder more common in men or women?
women
What may be an initial side effect of SSRI/SNRIs when treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
intitial increase in anxiety
Which receptor does Buspirone activate?
5HT1A
What is a compulsion in reference to OCD?
behavior that responds to obsession
The risk of what is increased during OCD?
suicide
OCD can present with what two other symptoms?
anxiety and depression
What type of CBT is used for OCD?
exposure and responsive therapy
Which specific medication may be most helpful during OCD?
Clomipramine
What two things does a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder not do?
seek comfort when distressed
minimally responds to comfort when distressed
What causes Reactive Attachment Disorder?
extremes of insufficient care
What causes Disinhibited Social Engagement?
changes in primary care giver
Does Disinhibited Social Engagement occur after adequate care giving?
yes
What is the first thing to do when assessing Reactive Attachment and Disinhibited Social Engagement?
if the child is safe in the home
After what age can PTSD occur?
age one
What is the first line treatment for PTSD?
CBT
What is the bedrock of PTSD?
re-exposure to traumatic memories BUT therapeutic exposure
Which drug can reduce nightmares in PTSD?
prazosin
Avoid what drug during PTSD? Why?
benzo
interfere with CBT
What kind of control for complex PTSD?
totalitarian
What is the Affect Regulation during Complex PTSD?
chronic suicidality
self-injury
What may a person with complex PTSD ‘feel’?
out of control
afraid of one-self
What is the timeframe for Acute Stress Disorder?
3 days to one month
What is the timeframe for an Adjustment Disorder?
within three months of stressor onset
What is the timeframe for when Adjustment Disorder resolves?
within six months
Can medical disorders can Adjustment Disorder?
yes
What is the treatment of choice for Adjustment Disorder?
psychotherapy
What disease is BASK associated with?
Dissociative Disorder
What does BASK stand for?
Behavior
Affect
Sensation
Knowledge
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder associated with?
severe child abuse
What may be confused for psychosis during Dissociative Identity Disorder? What meds dont help?
auditory hallucinations
anti-psychotics
What is the treatment of choice for Dissociative Identity Disorder?
psychotherapy
Are visual distortions more common in derealization or depersonalization?
derealization
In kids during MDD, a depressed mood may be substituted for what type of mood?
irritable
Do kids or adults have somatic complaints during depression?
kids
What is a key marker of depression in kids?
anhedonia
Childhood MDD often has what type of abuse that follows five years later?
substance
Childhood MDD can turn into what other disease?
bipolar
What is double depression?
dysthymia that turns into depression
Does Double Depression have an increased or decreased risk of suicide?
increased
Disinhibition after starting an anti-depressant can be a red flag for what issue?
bipolar
Which SNRI can increase DBP?
venlafaxine
Which SNRI can cause GI Bleed?
duloxetine
Where does serotonin syndrome get referred to?
ER
What does discontinuation syndrome look like?
panic attack
What is the leading cause of disability in ages five and up?
depression
Is there high or low concordance with depression between twins?
high
Is childhood bipolar worse or better than adult bipolar?
worse
Do kids have more or less rapid cycling with bipolar compared to adults?
more rapid cycling
What is the initial episode in child bipolar?
depression
Which anti-psychotic is especially known for galactorrhea?
risperidone
Which two antipsychotics are known to cause less weight gain?
aripiprazole and ziprasidone
Which antipsychotic causes less EPS symptoms?
Quietapine
Which pathway do antipsychotics interfere with?
Mesolimbic
Acute Dystonia can lead to a life threatening spasm of what muscle group?
laryngeal muscle
Can anti-psychotics cause orthostatic hypotension?
yes
Which anti-psychotic can cause photosensitivity?
thorazine