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Old Age & Liason Psych Flashcards

1
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why would you visit an old age patient at home rather than in clinic?

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less anxious for them, so they will be more like their normal self
you can see their natural environment and see how they are coping at home

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list common cognitive assessments

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MOCA
ACE R
MMSE
AMTS

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limitations of cognitive tests

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they can under estimate impairment - especially in the more simple one
culture bound - english 2nd language can be a barrier
affected by sensory impairment

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what is the first function to go in dementia & how would this present

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executive function - lack of ability to problem solve

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name a somatic early sign of dementia

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anosmia

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what is seen on MRI of dementia

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cortical thinning - more likely in posterior than frontal lobe
generalised atrophy - large ventricles

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what is pathognomonic of AD on MRI

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atrophied asymmetrical hippocampi

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is an atrophied cortex on MRI diagnostic of dementia?

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NO - never diagnose/rule out dementia based on a scan

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describe time course of dementia

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initially - some minor executive function issues
after 2 years - forgetting key dates, finances, poor self care
after 4 years - significant memory problems, wandering around at night
after 7 years - can’t talk, toilet or interact
after 8 years - death

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icd 11 definition of dementia

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marked impairment in 2 or more cognitive domains relative to that expected given the individual’s age and general premorbid level of cognitive functioning, which represents a decline from the individual’s previous level of functioning
- not attributable to normal aging
- severe enough to significantly interfere with independence in an individual’s performance of activities of daily living

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list cognitive Sx of dementia

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memory
executive functioning
**

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list non cognitive Sx of dementia

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apathy
depression
irritability
agitation
delusions / hallucinations
disinhibition
wandering

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epidemiology of dementia

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7% of over 65s
20% of over 80s

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how many people under 65 have dementia in UK

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40,000

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15
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what proportion of dementia cases are never diagnosed

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1/3

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16
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what is the time between onset and diagnosis of dementia

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2 years

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17
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% of each of the dementias

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75% AD
15% vascular
10% LBD
2% FTD

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which dementia is over-diagnosed & why

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vascular
- scan shows vascular change so Drs think vascular but this is present in most dementia cases

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what % of antemortem diagnoses are correct for dementia

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70-80%

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how does vascular dementia present

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sudden onset dementia Sx due to stroke(s)
stepwise deterioration
fluctuating course
AF !! and DM/HTN/obese

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presentation of AD

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INSIDIOUS ONSET
progressive cognitive decline over years
gradual loss of function

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LBD presentation

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parkinsonism
fluctuating cognitive impairment
vivid visual hallucinations
REM sleep behaviour disorder - act out a dream
falls

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what are LBD patients sensitive too

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antipsychotics

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presentation of FTD

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lose executive function
lose empathic control / filters –> disinhibition

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how do you diagnose dementia

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exclude mimic conditions - depression / thyroid / delirium
define characteristics

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principle of dementia diagnosis

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assess risk - driving / self neglect / exploitation
assess capacity - will / LPA
counselling & education - family and patient
regular review

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what is the key legal feature you must consult patient about with dementia

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must inform DVLA - may have to stop driving depending on features of dementia

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Ix for dementia q

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Hx from patient
Hx from NOK
cognitive examination
physical assessment
investigations - TFTs
MRI

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DDx of dementia

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mild cognitive disorder
depression
delirium
dysphasia
learning difficulties
psychotic disorders - burnout phase of disorder
iatrogenic

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what is depressive pseudodementia

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symptoms of dementia - mainly attentional so affects memory
don’t say they are low mood, but have anhedonia, anergia, poor sleep etc

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progress of people with delirium

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can progress into dementia or never fully recovery so becomes dementia

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why diagnose dementia?

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explanation for memory / personality changes
initiate Tx
plan for future - advanced decisions, wills
risk assess - finances, driving

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do people anticipate a diagnosis of dementia

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initially they lack insight so don’t think they are unwell
once testing done, 95% suspect they have dementia

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34
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drugs for dementia

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ACHIs
NMDA antagonist

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35
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name a NMDA antagonist

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memantine

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36
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name 3 ACHIs

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donepezil
rivastigmine
galantamine

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are there are any disease modifying drugs for dementia

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NO - some monoclonal ABs trials but not effective

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what effect do NMDA antagonist / ACHIs have in dementia

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symptomatic drugs

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39
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which dementia drug has the most adverse effects

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rivastigmine

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40
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non drug Tx for dementia

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cognitive stimulation - puzzles, crosswords etc

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41
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what drugs should be avoided in dementia

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anti psychotics

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42
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symptoms that can masquerade as dementia

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undetected pain or discomfort
side effects of medication
normal behaviour for their culture / history
constipation
infection - UTI / COVID
environmental features eg temp

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can a life event trigger dementia

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NO - it is a natural process that is independent of life events

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44
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what is delirium also known as

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acute confusional state

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define delirium

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disturbance in attention (direct/focus/sustain/shift) and a disturbance in awareness (disorientated)
+/- cognitive impairment inc language

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how does delirium develop

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quickly over hours or days
fluctuating attention / awareness over the day

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when can delirium not happen

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if there is an established/ evolving neurocognitive disorder or a reduced arousal level eg coma

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what causes delirium

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physiological consequence of another medical condition / substance intoxication or withdrawal

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49
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epidemiology of delirium

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10-20% medical/surgical inpatients
1% in community

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who is most at risk of delirium

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elderly
pre-existing dementia
sensory impairment
very young
post op
burn victims
alcohol/benzo dependent
serious illness

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DDx of delirium

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mood disorder
psychotic illness
post ictal state
dementia

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when is a psychotic illness less likely

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in elderly patient / medically hospitalised patient

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primary goals of treating delirium

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establish underlying cause & Tx
provide environmental / supportive measures
avoid sedation unless severely agitated
regular clinic review / follow up

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what environmental / supportive measures can be done for delirium

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educate staff / family
reality orientation - use clocks / calendars
make environment safe - adequate lighting, reduced unnecessary noise, mobilise where possible

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what medication would be used for sedation in delirium

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small dose haloperidol

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56
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what drug would be avoided in delirium agitation

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benzos - can worsen the agitation

57
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what is delirium tremens

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acute confusional state secondary to alcohol withdrawal
MEDICAL EMERGENCY

58
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when does DT happen

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1-7 days after last drink, peaks after 2 days

59
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who gets DT

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Hx of dependene
previous withdrawal
drank >10 units of alcohol daily for previous 10 days
currently experiencing withdrawal

60
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Sx of DT

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coarse tremor
sweating
insomnia
tachycardia
N&V
psychomotor agitation
visual / auditory / tactile hallucinations - Lilliputian

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course of DT

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mared fluctuations in severity hour by hour, usually worse at night

62
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severe DT Sx

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heavy sweating
fear / paranoia
progressive temp

63
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subtypes of delirium

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hyperactive = agitated, not sleeping, manic-like
mixed = bit of both
hypoactive = drowsy, depression-like

64
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which is the most common type of delirium

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mixed

65
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contrast delirium vs dementia

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delirium = acute, fluctuating course, impaired awareness, disturbed attention
dementia = insidious, gradual deterioration, good awareness/attention until advanced

66
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contrast memory of dementia and delirium

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dementia = poor short term
delirium = poor working and immediate recall

67
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contrast delusions of dementia and delirium

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delirium = short lived / changing
dementia = fixed

68
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contrast sleep of dementia and delirium

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delirium = fragmented
dementia = sleep wake reversal

69
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Ix for old age psych

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hx, exam, collateral (inc GP)
screen for organic causes - bloods, urine dip, CXR, CTH
ACE3
ask about social - falls / ADL / lonliness

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bloods for old age psych

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FBC - anaemia
U&Es - esp Na
LFTs
TFTs
HbA1c
B12
folate
Ca
Syphilis
HIV

71
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Mx of old age psych

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Bio
- treat physical causes
- correct hearing and eye sight
Psycho
- CBT
- Supportive psychotherapy
- HTT referral
Social
- safeguarding
- respite
- risk Mx

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what is the most common psych condition in old age

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depression

73
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casues of depression in old age

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care homes
social isolation
physical illness
bereavement
feeling a burden

74
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suicide risk factors in old age

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male
widowed
older
social isolation
physical illness
pain
alcohol
depression

75
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how can depression present in old age

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pseudodementia

76
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Tx of depression in old age

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SSRIs or mirtazapine

77
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how does Tx of depression in old age differ from normal

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increased risk of adverse effects
give longer trials in old age
may need higher dose
less likely to use CBT

78
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why is mirtazapine beneficial in old age

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increases appetite and betters sleep, which is useful in old age

79
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what % of dementia pts have depression

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15

80
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how does Tx of depression in dementia differ

A

antidepressants less effective

81
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when is ECT used

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severe or life threatening depression
Tx resistant
catatonia

82
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risks of ECT

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anaesthetics risks
short term anterograde memory loss

83
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what is psychotic depression

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severe depression + psychosis
- mood congruent delusions: guilt, poverty, nihilistic

84
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Tx of psychotic depression

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antidepressant + antipsychotic
ECT if severe

85
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72 year old man with excessive shopping, impulsivity, eccentric clothes, forgetting things. made an allegation that hes being financially abused. Dx?

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Bipolar affective disorder

86
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Tx of BPAD

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stop antidepressant
antipsychotics
mood stabiliser for life - Li

87
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side effects of Li in older person

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renal / thyroid dysfunction

88
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what is late onset schizo

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over 45

89
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how common is late onset schizo

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very uncommon

90
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prevalencfe of psychotic disorders in old age

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delusional disorder > schizophrenia > acute / transient psychotic disorder

91
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late onset schizo vs normal schizo

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fewer negative Sx
less social withdrawal
less cognitive / personality effects
higher rates of hospital admission

92
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what must you do in late onset schizo

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organic cause

93
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risk factors for late onset schizo

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female
sensory impairment
social isolation
poor social functioning

94
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Tx of late onset schizo

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antipsychotics - must smaller dose

95
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risks of Tx in late onset schizo

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extra-pyramidal Sx
falls
cardiac
sedation
hyperprolactinaemia
osteoporosis
death

96
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types of antipsychotics used in old age

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amisulpride
olanzapine
risperidone
maybe aripiprazole

97
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what to remember in Tx in old age schizo (2)

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drugs have longer half life and higher plasma levels, so give smaller doses
only treat if risk / distress

98
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what is BPSD

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behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia

99
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Sx of BPSD

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agitation, mood disorder, psychosis

100
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Tx of BPSD

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check for pain / delirium first
non pharmacological methods first
antipsychotics - risperidone
analgesia, antidepressants, memantine

101
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risks of antipsychotics Tx of BPSD

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hip fracture
pneumonia
stroke !!
cognitive decline
death - 20-30%, worse with atypicals

102
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how does substance misuse present in old age

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30% alcohol dependence
reduced life expectancy
prescription medication dependency

103
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why is there a reduced life expectancy in substance misuse in old age

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falling over
head trauma
reduced self care

104
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korsakoff’s syndrome mortality

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10-15% death rate

105
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what is Korsakoff’s

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chronic thiamine deficiency

106
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Sx of Korsakoff’s

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irreversible anterograde amnesia
confabulation

107
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Sx of Wernickes

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confusion
ataxia
opthalmoplegia

108
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what is liason psych

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link between physical and mental health

109
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how do psych issues cause physical issues

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chronic pain can lead to suicide
poor pain control
increased use of acute services
reduced engagement in therapies etc
less likely to take meds

110
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how do physical issues cause psych issues

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chronic issues –> depression
life changing injuries / sports –> grief
delirium
pregnancy –> psychosis

111
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how can psych meds cause pshyical issues

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Li –> acne / thyroid issues / hair loss
clozapine –> agranulocytosis
olanzapine –> metabolic issues eg dyslipidaemia, DM
diazepam –> withdrawal
serotonin syndrome
antipsychotics / antidepressants –> long QT syndrome - torsade de pointes

112
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serotonin syndrome Sx

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agitation, confusion, restlessness
autonomic dysfunction - HTN, tachycardia
increased tremor, rigidity
–> seizures / death

113
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how can physical health meds affect mental health

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roaccutane –> depression
steroids –> psychosis
bisoprolol –> vivid dreams, insomnia
ketamine –> psychosis
interferon antivirals –> depression

114
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role of psych liason

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advise patients and Drs
signposting pts to communitu services
liase with CMHTs, social services, GPs, relatives
diagnose, risk assess & Tx

115
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when is rapid tranq used

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last option if all other drugs failed / verbal deescalation failed

116
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types of rapid tranq drugs

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lorazepam !!!
promethazine
haloperidol

117
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how is rapid tranq given

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PO preferable, otherwise IM
managing risk eg falls / breathing

118
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when are lower doses of rapid tranq given

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delirium / underlying physical illness

119
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what must be done post rapid tranq

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monitor physical state post administration

120
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what happens if rapid tranq fails

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call security / police to help
expedite MHA assessment & transfer to psych ward

121
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what is section 136
inc who / time / what

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police powers
detains place of safety
24hrs

122
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what is section 5(2)
inc who / time / what

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Drs (not F1) holding power
72hrs

123
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what is section 5(4)
inc who / time / what

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nurses holding power
6 hours

124
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what is section 2/3
inc who / time / what

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for doctors
detention for assessment / treatment
28 days / 6 months

125
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when was MHA made

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1983

126
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can you treat someone under 5(2)

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NO - only a holding power not for treatment

127
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can you use a 5(4) and then a 5(2) ? how long will they be hled for?

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Yes but max holding is still 72 hours not 78 hours

128
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can section 3s be renewed continuously

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YES

129
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where can you use a section 5(2) and 5(4)?

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only if someone has been ADMITTED
- not in A&E as not admitted, but AMU is fine

130
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can any Dr use a 5(2) or is it only psychiatrists?

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ANY Dr (not F1)

131
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when was MCA made

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2005

132
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what is the MCA for

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assessing CAPACITY for any disorder / decision, not just mental health

133
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4 elements of capcity

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understand
retain
weigh up
communicate

134
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5 principles of capacity

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presumption of capacity in adults
support to make decision - eg translator / glasses
ability to make unwise decisions
best interests
least restrictive

135
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what is DOLS

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deprivation of liberty safeguards

136
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when is MCA used

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disorder of mind / brain - non psychiatric treatment and Mx

137
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when is DOLS used

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patients who lack capacity but agree to Tx - to ensure the patients are being treated in their best interest
prevent dementia pts etc from leaving the ward / bed if it is not in their best interests

138
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can physical health issues be treated under MHA

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only if they are a direct result of their mental health condition

139
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a sectioned schizophrenic patient refuses to take their diabetes medication, when/how can you force them to take it?

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ONLY if they lack capacity, so you treat them under MCA
can not treat DM under the MHA

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