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1
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mature defense mechs

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SASH
sublimation
altruism
suppression
humor
2
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anaclitic depression

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results from depriving severe infant deprivation

child becomes withdrawn and unresponsive

3
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many of the children dx w/ conduct disorder will qualify for what dx after age 18?

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antisocial personality disorder

4
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coprolalia

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involuntary obscene speech. observed in 10-20% of tourette’s syndrome

5
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Rett’s disorder

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x linked disorder almost exclusively in females (males die in utero or shortly post partum)
regression, loss of development / verbal abilities, mental retardation, ataxia, stereotyped hand wringing

6
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NT changes in anxiety and depression

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anxiety - inc NE, dec GABA and 5 HT

depression - dec NE, 5HT, DA

7
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order of loss of orientation

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time > place > person

8
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Korsakoff’s amnesia

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anterograde w/ some retrograde. caused by thiamine def > destruction of mamillary bodies

9
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MC presentation of AMS in inpatient setting

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delirium

10
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tx of delirium

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id and address underlying cause
optimize brain condition (O2, hydration, pain etc)
antipsychotics (haloperidol)

11
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3 signs of psychosis

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hallucinations
delusions
disorganized speech

12
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which type of hallucination is more likely caused by psychiatric illness rather than medical - visual or auditory?

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auditory > psych

visual > med

13
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hypnagogic vs hypnapompic hallucinations

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gogic - GOing to sleep

pompic - upon waking

14
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3 signs of psychosis

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hallucinations
delusions
disorganized speech

15
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which type of hallucination is more likely caused by psychiatric illness rather than medical - visual or auditory?

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auditory > psych

visual > med

16
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schizoaffective disorder def

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at least 2 wks of stable mood w/ psychotic sx plus major depressive, manic, or mixed episode

17
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5 subtypes of schizophrenia

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paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, residual

18
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criteria to dx schizophrenia

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2 of the following:
delusions
hallucinations
disorganized speech
disorganized/catatonic behavior
negative sx (flat affect, social withdrawal, amotivation, lack of speech or thought)
19
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schizoaffective disorder def

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at least 2 wks of stable mood w/ psychotic sx plus major depressive, manic, or mixed episode

20
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5 subtypes of schizophrenia

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paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, residual

21
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time req for manic episode

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at least 1 wk

22
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difference btwn postpartum blues and depression

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blues - depressed affect, tearfulness, fatigue from 2-3 d postpartum resolving in 10-14 d
depression - depressed affect, anxiety, poor concentration w/in 4 wks of delivery lasting 2 wks to a year+

23
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diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder

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depressive episodes for 6-12 mo. episodes must have at least 5 sx and last at least 2 wks. must include patient reported depressed mood or anhedonia
possible sx (need >=5):
sleep disturbance
anhedonia
guilt/worthlessness
loss of energy
loss of concentration
appetite/wt changes
psychomotor retardation/agitation
suicidal ideations
depressed mood
24
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def of dysthymia

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milder form of depression lasting at least 2 yrs

25
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difference btwn postpartum blues and depression

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blues - depressed affect, tearfulness, fatigue from 2-3 d postpartum resolving in 10-14 d
depression - depressed affect, anxiety, poor concentration w/in 4 wks of delivery lasting 2 wks to a year+

26
Q

time req for PTSD, and what is the other disorder for if you have sx for less than that

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> 1 mo

acute stress disorder is 2d-1mo

27
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generalized anxiety disorder time req

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6 mo

28
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tx of DTs in alcohol withdrawal

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benzos

29
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clusters of personality disorders

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a - odd/eccentric, trouble forming meaningful relationships. paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
b - dramatic, emotional, erratic. antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic
c - anxious, fearful. avoidant, OCPD, dependant

30
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serum indications of alcohol abuse

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serum GGT is very sensitive

AST > 2xALT

31
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tx of DTs in alcohol withdrawal

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benzos

32
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when does delirium tremens happen?

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peaks 2-5 d after last drink

33
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olanzapine, clozapine, quetiapine, risperidone, aripiprazole, ziprasidone - class/mech, tox

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atypical antipsychotics - mech not completely understood
fewer EPS and anticholinergic SEs.
olanzapine/clozapine: wt gain / metabolic synd
clozapine - agraunlocytosis (weekly monitoring) and seizures
ziprasidone - prolong QT interval

34
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“typical” antipsychotics - names, mech, tox

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haloperidol + "-azines"
block D2 receptors
extrapyramidal SEs (dyskinesia, etc), hyperprolactinemia, antimuscarinic, anti-alpha1, anti-histamine effects
35
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neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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FEVER- 
fever
encephalopathy
vitals unstable
elevated enzymes
rigidity of muscles

tx w/ dantroline and D2 agonists (bromocriptine)

36
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olanzapine, clozapine, quetiapine, risperidone, aripiprazole, ziprasidone - class/mech, tox

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atypical antipsychotics - mech not completely understood
fewer EPS and anticholinergic SEs.
olanzapine/clozapine: wt gain / metabolic synd
clozapine - agraunlocytosis (weekly monitoring) and seizures
ziprasidone - prolong QT interval

37
Q

lithium tox

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LMNOP:
lithium tox:
mvmt (tremor)
nephrogenic DI
hypOthyroid
pregnancy problems
38
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serotonin syndrome

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can occur w/ any drug that inc serotonin
hyperthermia, confusion, myoclonus, CV collapse, flushing, diarrhea, seizures
tx w/ cyproheptadine (5HT2 antagonist)

39
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busprione - mech, use

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stim 5HT1a receptors

GAD - no addiction, sedation, or tolerance and can be taken w/ alcohol

40
Q

list 4 SSRIs

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fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, citalopram

41
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serotonin syndrome

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can occur w/ any drug that inc serotonin
hyperthermia, confusion, myoclonus, CV collapse, flushing, diarrhea, seizures
tx w/ cyproheptadine (5HT2 antagonist)

42
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list 2 SNRIs

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venlafaxine, duloxetine

43
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buproprion - mech, use, tox

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inc NE and DA via unknown mech (atypical antidepressant)
depression, smoking cessation
tox - stimulant effects (tachy, insomnia), HA, seizure in bulimic patients. NO sexual side effects

44
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tox of TCAs

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sedation, postural hypotension, atropine like anticholinergic effects
convulsions, coma, cardiotox (arrhythmias), resp depression, hyperpyrexia, confusion/hallucinations

45
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tranylcypromine, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline - class

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MAOi

46
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buproprion - mech, use, tox

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inc NE and DA via unknown mech (atypical antidepressant)
depression, smoking cessation
tox - stimulant effects (tachy, insomnia), HA, seizure in bulimic patients. NO sexual side effects

47
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mirtazapine - mech, use, tox

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atypical antidepressant - alpha 2 antagonist, potent 5HT2 and 3 receptor antagonist
depression, esp w/ inpatients who can’t sleep or eat
sedation, inc appetite/wt gain, dry mouth

48
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maprotiline - mech, tox

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atypical antidepressant - blocks NE reuptake

sedation, orthostatic hypoTN

49
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trazodone - mech, use, tox

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atypical antidepressant - inhibits serotonin reuptake
used primarily for insomnia
sedation, nausea, priapism**, postural hypoTN