obsessive-compulsive disorder Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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OCD
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- characterized by obsessions and compulsions
- linked to superstitions or fear of negative consequences if an obsession is not acted on
- magical thinking
2
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OCD genetic link?
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strong link
3
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closely linked to with disorders
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- eating disorders
- body dysmorphic disorder
- hoarding disorder
- hypochondriasis
4
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examples of obsessions
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- fear of contamination, catastrophe, specific illness
- obsession with symmetry/precision
- violent, sexual, religious obsession
5
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examples of compulsions
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checking, cleaning, bathing, organizing, counting, repetitive rituals
6
Q
which obsessions are hardest to treat
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violent, sexual, religious obsessions
7
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most common compulsions
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checking, cleaning, bathing
8
Q
OCD treatment
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- medications
- CBT and psychological approaches
- maintain routines
- mindfulness, meditation, self-help
9
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OCD medications
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- antidepressants (SSRIs)
- clomipramine
- antipsychotics (to augment the effects of above medications
10
Q
first line medication for OCD
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antidepressants (SSRIs)
11
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what is clomipramime
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tricyclic antidepressant
12
Q
CBT and psychological approaches to OCD
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exposure and response prevention (ERP)
13
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exposure and response prevention (ERP)
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- provides coping skills for obsessions
- use the skills to prevent compulsions
