Psychiatry Flashcards

(12 cards)

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What is Cataplexy

A

It is an abrupt loss of voluntary muscular function and tone, which can be provoked by emotional stimuli such as laughter or anger

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Initial management of cataplexy

A

Oxybate

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3
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Management of Delusional Depression

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Electroconvulsant Therapy

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4
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What is Narcolepsy

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Excessive daytime sleepiness + cataplexy + sleep paralysis

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5
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Inital management of Narcolepsy

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Modafinil
Methylphenidate

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6
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Investigations for Narcolepsy

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Multiple Sleep Latency test

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7
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Abuse Drug causing Hyperthermia and Hyponatremia

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MDMA

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8
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First line management of Acute Manic Episode

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IM Lorazepam

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9
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Social Anxiety Disorder Tool used for screening

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Generalized anxiety disorder score
Mini-Social Phobia Inventory

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10
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Antipsychotic associated with developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Clozapine

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11
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Antipsychotic for choice for patients with increased BMI

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Aripiprazole

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12
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Anankastic personality disorder

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Emotional and behavioural constraints, including inflexibility, excessive caution and perfectionism.

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