Final Flashcards
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sleep recommendations for adults
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at least 7 hours each night
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definition of sleep
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physiological state of relative unconsciousness and inaction of voluntary muscles
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REM sleep
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- 4-6 episodes per night
- period almost total muscle atonia
- nocturnal erections
- dreaming
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NREM stage 1
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- slow rolling eye movements
- theta waves
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NREM stage 2
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spindles and K complexes
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NREM stage 3 and 4
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- delta waves
- recovery, growth hormone secretion, immune function
- blood perfusion, metabolic rate, and temperature drop
- sleep walking and night terrors
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sleep regulation
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- circadian biological clock regulates timing of sleep and wakefulness
- diurnal
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sleep efficiency and aging
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- efficiency decreases with age
- efficiency defined as time asleep versus time in bed
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effects of sleep deprivation
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- decreased cognition
- decreased performance
- decreased perceptions
- increased carbohydrate cravings
- possible insulin resistance
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insomnia criteria
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- dissatisfaction with sleep quality or quantity
- causes significant distress or impairs function
- sleep difficulty at least 3 nights per week
- sleep difficulty present at least 3 months
- not caused/explained by another condition
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three different types of insomnia
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- inability to fall asleep
- inability to maintain sleep
- early morning awakening
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psychophysiological insomnia
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- somatized tension and learned sleep preventing associations
- associated decreased functioning during wakefulness
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insomnia history and physical
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- complete sleep history
- medical and psych assessment
- substance use
- labs
- sleep diary
- possible sleep study/actigraphy
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polysomnography (sleep study)
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- indicated if suspected sleep apnea, periodic limb movements, or parasomnias; insomnia treatment failure
- not indicated for routine insomnia because of insomnia variability
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diphenhydramine/doxylamine sleep aid
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- no prescription and inexpensive
- limited studies, residual effects from long T1/2, probable tolerance with repeated nightly use
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melatonin
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- questionable hypnotic effect
- not regulated by DEA
- reports of depression
- better at affecting circadian patterns
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sedating antidepressants
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- no defined hypnotic dose
- few studies on efficacy in treated insomnia unrelated to depression
- poor side effect profile
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benzodiazepines for sleep
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- good hypnotic effects
- potential for abuse
- reduces stage 3/4
- rebound insomnia
- elderly ADE: anterograde amnesia, cognitive/psychomotor degradation
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zolpidem (ambien)
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- rapid sleep onset
- does not affect sleep architecture
- half life 2.5 hours
- minimal side effects and drug interactions
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zaleplon (sonata)
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- rapid onset
- half life one hour
- no effect on sleep architecture
- can be used if 4 hours left to sleep
- unknown habit forming potential
- minimal side effects and drug interactions
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eszopiclone (lunesta)
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- rapid sleep onset
- longer half life
- good for chronic use and maintenance insomnia
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narcolepsy
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excessive sleepiness associated with
- cataplexy
- sleep paralysis
- hypnagogic hallucinations
- nocturnal sleep disruption
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narcolepsy testing
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- multiple sleep latency test shows low sleep onset latency and 2+ sleep onset REM
- low hypocretin in CSF
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narcolepsy treatment
modafinil (provigil)
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- no effect on total sleep time
- no suppression of REM
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narcolepsy treatment
sodium oxybate (xyrem)
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- anti cataplexy
| - taken at bedtime and reduces daytime sleepiness
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parasomnia
- unwanted events during sleep
- nightmare disorder
- non REM: sleepwalking, sleep terrors
- REM: acting out dreams
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restless legs criteria
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"urge"
Urge to move legs
Rest exacerbates symptoms
Getting up improves symptoms
Evening brings worsening onset
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Sleep apnea types
- obstructive (most common)
| - non obstructive
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sleep apnea criteria
-sleep study shows
5+ apneic episodes with symptoms
or
15+ episodes without symptoms
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sleep apnea treatment
- lose weight
- avoid alcohol, nicotine, sleep Rx
- CPAP
- dental appliance
- surgery
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paraphilic disorder
individual primarily seeks sexual gratification through means considered abnormal by society
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disorders of sexual orgasm
- female orgasmic disorder
- premature ejaculation
- delayed ejaculation
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disorders of sexual arousal
- erectile disorder
- dyspareunia (pain associated with intercourse)
- vaginismus (involuntary muscle contraction of outer 1/3)
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disorders of sexual desire
-male/female hypoactive sexual desire disorder
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paraphilic disorder criteria
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-feel personal distress about desire
or
-have desires that cause other's distress; involve unwilling persons; involve persons who can't give consent
and
occurred over a period of 6 months
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exhibitionist
compulsive exposure of genitals
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fetishistic
sexual gratification through objects
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frotteuristic
touching/rubbing against another person
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pedophilic
activity with prepubescent child
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sexual masochism
arousal from being made to suffer
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sexual sadism
arousal from another person's suffering
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voyeuristic
observing another who is naked or engaged in sexual activity
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child development
biological and psychological changes that occur in human beings between birth and end of adolescence that progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy
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ADHD criteria
- persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity (6 symptoms and 6 months)
- symptoms present before age 12
- symptoms in 2 or more settings
- symptoms interfere with functioning
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ADHD stimulants
- ritalin, focalin, dexedrine, adderall, vyvanse
- schedule II
- dopamine reuptake blockers
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ADHD non stimulant
-strattera
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stimulant adverse effects
- loss of appetite
- anorexia
- insomnia
- increased BP
- psychosis
- sudden cardiac death
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autism spectrum disorder screening
18 and 24 months
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autism spectrum criteria
- persistent deficits in social communication and interaction
- restricted repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
- symptoms present in early development
- symptoms cause significant impairment
- no other better explanation
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intellectual disability
- deficits in intellectual functioning
- deficits in adaptive functioning
- classed as mild, moderate, severe, or profound
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oppositional defiance disorder criteria
- pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, vindictiveness
- lasts at least 6 months
- at least 4 symptoms
- causes impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning
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conduct disorder
repetitive and persistent violation of age-appropriate societal norms, rules, or basic rights of others
- aggression to people and animals
- destruction of property
- deceitfulness or theft
- serious violations of rules
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disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
- severe recurrent tantrums that are inconsistent with development level "walking on eggshells"
- must be present in two settings
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tourette's syndrome criteria
- multiple motor tics
- one or more vocal tics
- tics persisted more than 1 year
- onset prior to 18
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tourette's treatment
- block dopamine receptors
| - habit reversal training
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tourette's comorbid conditions
- OCD
| - ADHD
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physical child abuse signs/symptoms
- unexpected injuries
- bite marks
- multiple fractures over time
- antisocial behavior
- fear of adults
- burns with symmetrical edges
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child sexual abuse signs/symptoms
- not age appropriate interest/knowledge
- nightmares and/or bed soiling
- fear of a particular person
- drastic change in appetite or behavior
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emotional child abuse signs/symptoms
- depression
- hostility
- eating disorder
- social withdrawal
- apathy or hopelessness
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neglect child abuse signs/symptoms
- dirty/unbathed
- extreme hunger
- unsuitable clothing for weather
- lack of apparent supervision
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child abuse reporting
- suspicion: DHHS
| - serious non accidental trauma: police
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delirium
acute onset of a transient confused state due to an identifiable cause
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delirium criteria
- disturbance of attention and awareness
- disturbance develops over short period of time and fluctuates during the day
- disturbance in cognition
- evidence that cause is physiological consequence of medical condition
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delirium etiology
"I WATCH DEATH"
- Infection
- Withdrawal
- Acute metabolic
- Trauma
- CNS pathology
- Hypoxia
- Deficiencies
- Endocrine
- Acute vascular
- Toxins or drugs
- Heavy metals
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delirium types
- hyperactive (combative, agitated, restless)
- hypoactive (lethargic, sedated, stupor)
- mixed
Hypoactive often mistaken for depression
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diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder
- cognitive decline in 1 or more domains
- interferes with everyday activities
- impairment documented by neuropsychological testing
- chronic and progressive
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Alzheimer's disease common cause
- neurofibrillary tangles
- senile plaques
- massive loss of synapses correlates with cognitive decline
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alzheimer's risk factors
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#1 age
#2 genetics
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alzheimer's protective factors
- physical activity
- social activity
- cognitive activity
- diet
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alzheimer's treatment
- donepezil/aricept (stimulate cholinergic)
- memantine/namenda (NMDA receptor agonist)
- vitamin E
slow decline, no reversal
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somatic system disorder criteria
one of the following
- disproportionate, persistent thoughts about symptom seriousness
- persistent high anxiety about health/symptoms
- excessive time/energy devoted to health/symptoms
state persists for >6 months
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somatic symptom disorder treatment
- validate
- biofeedback
- regular visits
- no narcotics
- therapy
- SSRI, SNRI, TCA helpful
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illness anxiety disorder criteria
- preoccupation with having/acquiring serious illness
- zero or mild somatic symptoms
- if risk legit exists then preoccupation is excessive
- high anxiety about health
- care seeking or care avoiding type
- illness preoccupation > 6 months
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illness anxiety disorder treatment
- take serious
- regular visits
- no inappropriate tests ordered
- CBT
- SSRI
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conversion disorder
- one or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function
- clinical findings incompatible with symptoms
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conversion disorder cause/treatment
- often caused by stressor
- symptoms typically resolve on their own
- educate patient
- CBT
- PT
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factitious disorder criteria
- pathologic lying
- falsification of physical or psychological symptoms
- recurrent, feigned, or simulated illness
- deception evident even when no obvious external rewards
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malingering
lying about medical need in order to avoid responsibility or for external gain
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dissociative identity disorder
- 2 or more distinct personality states
- gaps in recall of everyday events
- may be caused by trauma
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dissociative amnesia
- inability to recall important self-information
| - can be selective or generalized information
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dissociative fugue
- apparently purposeful travel or bewildered wandering
| - associated with amnesia of identity
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depersonalization disorder
-experiences of detachment or unreality with respect to one's thoughts, feelings, or actions
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derealization disorder
-experiences of detachment or unreality with respect to surroundings or own body
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adjustment disorder
- situational depression
- symptoms start < 3 months after stressful event
- symptoms last no longer than 6 months
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grief
| prolonged grief disorder
- overlapping symptoms with depression
- responds to social contact
- not usually helped by antidepressant
- self limited, usually 2-12 months
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remission
- partial 3-12 months
| - full greater than 12 months
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Lithium monitoring
- narrow therapeutic index
- level every 3 days until stable and then every 3 months
- desirable range 0.5-1.5 but in practice 0.8-1.2 mEq/L
- 1st line drug for bipolar
- toxic to kidneys at high dose
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clozapine monitoring
- risk of agranulocytosis (decreased WBC)
| - CBC with differential weekly for first 6 months and then every 2 weeks
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diagnose MDD
- constant symptoms for at least 2 weeks
| - 5 of the SIGECAPS and one must be lost of interest
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CAGE questionnaire
Cut down on drinking
Annoyed when asked about drinking
Guilty about drinking
Eye opener in the morning
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panic disorder
- recurrent, unexpected panic attacks (2 or more)
- concern about additional attacks
- worry about the implications of the attack or significant change in behavior related to the attacks
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panic disorder treatment
1. SSRIs are first choice
2. benzodiazepine (simultaneous with SSRI then taper)
3. TCAs (alternative but more AE and lower safety profile)
treat 8-12 months after symptoms controlled
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OCD treatment
-SSRIs are first choice but higher dosages are commonly required
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persistent depressive disorder
- chronic state of subclinical depression exhibited by a depressed mood for most of the days for at least 2 years
- can't go more than 2 months without symptoms
- no previous manic episodes
- don't meet criteria for MDD
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manic episode
distinct period of abnormal and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is needed)
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hypomania episode
- distinct period different from usual non-depressed mood lasting at least 4 days
- does not impair functioning and no psychotic features
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Bipolar I criteria
- at least one manic episode
- symptoms not explained by another disorder
- psychosis, marked impairment daily life, hospitalization
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Bipolar II criteria
- one hypomania
- one major depressive episode
- symptoms not explained by another disorder
- no psychosis or life altering impairement
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cyclothymic disorder
- for at least 2 years (1 yr kids)
- numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms that don't meet hypomania criteria
- numerous periods of depressive episodes that don't meet MDD criteria
- symptoms present at least half the time and not absent for more than 2 months
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schizophrenia diagnostic criteria
- 2 characteristic symptoms of psychosis (hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, negative symptoms)
- lasts at least 6 months with 1 month of characteristic symptoms
- social and/or occupational dysfunction
- exclude other disorders
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schizophreniform disorder
- one to six months of symptoms
| - social/occupational impairment not required
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schizoaffective disorder
- psychotic symptoms plus prominent mood symptoms
| - two week period of psychotic symptoms without mood symptoms
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delusional disorder
- delusions for at least 1 month
| - no other criteria met
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brief psychotic disorder
- one of the characteristic symptoms
| - time range one day to one month
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substance induced psychotic disorder
-hallucinations or delusions during or within one month of substance abuse
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SSRIs drugs
"Effective For Sadness Panic Compulsions"
- escitalopram (lexapro)
- fluoxetine (prozac)
- fluvoxamine (paxil)
- sertraline (zoloft)
- paroxetine (paxil)
- citalopram (celexa)
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SSRI+ drugs
vilazadone (viibryd)
vortioxetine (trintellix)
SSRI and partial serotonin agonist
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SNRI drugs
desvenlafaxine (pristiq)
duloxetine (cymbalta)
venlafaxine (effexor)
also used for peripheral pain and neuropathy
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SSRI side effects
- GI upset
- sexual dysfunction
- activation/akathisia (will go away)
- mania
- SI in younger patients
- serotonin syndrome
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serotonin syndrome
- potentially fatal
- can be caused by combining an SSRI/SNRI with an MAOI (should separate by 5 weeks)
- takes 24-48 hours to develop
- variable mental status
- increased muscle tone
- HTN, tachycardia, tachypnea, fever
* hyperreflexia
* mydriasis
* increased bowel sounds
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bupropion (wellbutrin)
- atypical antidepressant
- do not use in patient with seizure history
- often used as adjunct with SSRI
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mirtazapine (remeron)
- atypical antidepressant
- also used as sleep aid
- AE: weight gain
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trazodone (desyrel)
- atypical antidepressant
- also used as sleep aid
- AE: priaprism
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esketamine (spravato)
- used for treatment resistant depressant as an adjunct to other antidepressants
- patients monitored for 2 hours after dose for hallucinations
- not used in pregnancy
- AE: dissociative and perceptual changes, derealization, depersonalization, HTN
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tricyclics
- 2nd/3rd line for Rx resistant depression
- OD causes fatal cardiac arrhythmias
- be aware of suicidal ideations when prescribing
- amitriptyline, clomipramine
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tricyclic side effects
- cardiac toxicity (LBBB, V-tach)
| - anticholinergic effects
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MAOI
- use is very uncommon
| - avoid tyramine containing foods due to HTN crisis
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SNRI side effects
same as SSRIs plus HTN
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benzodiazepine side effects
- sedation
- fatigue
- disinhibition
- depression
- rebound anxiety
- elderly: memory impairment, impaired performance, lowered attention span, muscle incoordination
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buspirone (buspar)
- anxiolytic for anxiety only
- don't cross react with alcohol or benzos
- little abuse potential
- may take 1-2 weeks to show effect with max effect 3-4 weeks
- mixed results on efficacy
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hydroxyzine (vistaril, atarax)
- antihistamine
- anxiolytic
- treat agitation in alcohol detox
- adjunct for insomnia
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typical antipsychotics drugs
-haldol
- prolixin
- thorazine
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atypical antipsychotics
- onlanzapine (zyprexa)
- risperidone (risperdal)
- clozapine (clozaril)
- aripiprazole (abilify)
- quetiapine (seroquel)
- ziprasidone (geodon)
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side effects of typical antipsychotics
- extrapyramidal symptoms
- tardive dyskinesia
- sedation
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- weight gain
- orthostatic hypotension
- QT prolongation
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neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- result of too much dopamine and occurs over few weeks/months
- variable mental status
- increased muscle tone
- HTN, tachycardia, tachypnea, fever
* hyporeflexia
* normal pupils
* normal bowel sounds
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atypical antipsychotic side effects
- weight gain
- hyperlipidemia
- DM
- clozapine = agranulocytosis
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quetiapine (seroquel)
- highly sedating
- adjunct for severe depression or bipolar
- AE: orthostatic hypotension
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aripiprazole (abilify)
- partial D2 antagonist
- uses: schizophrenia, bipolar, agitation, MDD
- AE: akathisia, nausea, anxiety, headache, insomnia, sedation
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lithium
- mood stabilizer
- 1st line for bipolar mania
- narrow therapeutic index
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lithium side effects
- diabetes insipidus
- renal toxicity
- tremor
- hypothyroidism
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valproic acid (depakote, depakene)
- 2nd line mood stabilizer
| - AE: ototoxicity, teratogenic, low platelet
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paranoid personality disorder
- cluster A
- pervasive distrust of others
- principal ego defense is projection
- Tx: CBT
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schizoid personality disorder
- detached and solitary, but well functioning
| - no desire for social interaction
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schizotypal personality disorder
- odd beliefs, magical thinking
- suspicious or fearful of others
- avoids social interaction due to fear
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antisocial personality disorder
- lack of concern or remorse
- aggressive and reckless
- mental disorder most associated with crime
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antisocial personality disorder diagnostic criteria
- at least 18
- evidence of conduct disorder before 15
- occurrence of behavior is not exclusively during schizophrenia or manic episode
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borderline personality disorder
- unstable relationships
- unstable self image
- anger outburst
- frequent SI/harm threats
- fear of abandonment
- Tx: dialectical behavior therapy
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histrionic personality disorder
- excessive emotions, attention seeking
- seductive and provocative behavior
- shallow expression of emotion
- self dramatization
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narcissistic personality disorder
- grandiose sense of self importance
- requires excessive admiration
- sense of entitlement
- exploits others
- lacks empathy
- arrogant
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avoidant personality disorder
- social inhibition
- feeling inadequate
- hypersensitive to negative evaluation
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dependent personality disorder
- need to be taken care of
- submissive and clinging behavior
- fear of separation
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obsessive compulsive personality disorder
- perfectionism that interferes with task completion
| - over conscientious, scrupulous, and inflexible
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anorexia restricting type
- weight loss through dieting, fasting, excessive exercise
| - no binging or purging for the last 3 months
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anorexia binge/purge type
in the last 3 months recurrent binge/purge episodes
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bulimia nervosa
- recurrent episodes of binge/purge
- at least once a week for 3 months
- maintains normal or above body weight
- dental caries, esophageal tears, parotid or salivary gland enlargement
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alcohol use disorder
- presence of at least 2 symptoms
- mild 2-3
- moderate 4-5
- severe 6 or more
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wernicke encephalopathy
- reversible
- acute thiamine deficiency
- triad: delirium, ocular motor dysfunction, ataxia
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korsakoff syndrome
- irreversible
- chronic thiamine deficiency
- anterograde amnesia and confabulation
