PSYCH WK 4

Question 1

mode of inheritance for Huntington’s disease

Answer 1

autosomal dom

Question 2

the phenomenon in which each generation develops a genetic disease at an earlier age

Question 3

symptoms of Huntington’s - psychiatric, cognitive and motor symptoms

Question 4

definition of memory. types of memory??

Answer 4

somatic

Question 5

dementia - definition

Question 6

dementia vs delirium vs depression

Question 7

4AT - RAPID ASSESSMENT TEST FOR DELIRIUM

Answer 7

attention

Question 8

MMSE - mini mental state exam, pros and cons

Question 9

difference between a personality trait versus what constitutes a disorder

Question 10

personality disorder - definition

Question 11

diagnostic criteria for the different types of personality disorder - 3 categories

Question 12

dementia - initial investigations

Question 13

alzheimer’s disease - what will u seen on CT scan ??

Answer 13

atrophy

Question 14

1st line meds for dementia

Answer 14

levodopa

Question 15

features of paranoid personality disorder??

Question 16

features of schizoid personality disorder??

Question 17

what is Huntington’s, and what test would you do??

Answer 17

Usually asymptomatic until adulthood
Slow onset neurological and psychological symptoms
Currently irreversible and unstoppable
Only symptomatic treatment is possible
Very easy genetic test

Question 18

STIGMA DEFINITION

Question 19

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY definition

Question 20

4 degrees of ID?? IQ levels

Answer 20

> 70 = normal
<20 = profound

Question 21

fragile X syndrome

Question 22

PKU

Question 23

RETT SYNDROME

Question 24

microdeletion syndromes (4)

Answer 24

~ digeorge - cardiac problems
~ prader willi - hypotonia, obese
~ angel man syndrome - ataxia, epilepsy
~ cri du chat - small chin, low set ears, failure to thrive

Question 25

Down syndrome

Answer 25

trisomy 21

Question 26

klinefelter's syndrome

Question 27

patau syndrome

Answer 27

trisomy 13

Question 28

Edward's syndrome

Answer 28

trisomy 18

Question 29

turner syndrome

Question 30

kallman's syndrome

Question 31

diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Answer 31

ICD-11 PERSISTENT, AT LEAST 6 MONTHS

Question 32

ADHD triad

Answer 32

hyperactivity inattention impulsitivity

Question 33

Describe how to assess a patient for ADHD

Answer 33

AQ-10 M-CHAT taking a history

Question 34

discuss treatment strategies for autism

Answer 34

psychosocial interventions! play based strategies with parents, carers

Question 35

what is autism ??

Question 36

risk factors of autism

Answer 36

valproate in pregnancy vit d deficiency during development maternal rubella maternal gestational diabetes

Question 37

what part of brain are affected in people w autism??

Answer 37

fusiform face area - slower limbic system - smaller

Question 38

LOCUS COERULEUS-NORADRENERGIC SYSTEM

Answer 38

Most important source of noradrenaline in brain (excitatory)

Question 39

adhd treatments

Answer 39

psychoeducation behavioural management stimulants - methylphenidate, dexamphetamine