Psychiatry IV Flashcards
(42 cards)
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is characterized by persistent depressive symptoms for […] (duration) with no lapses in depressive symptoms for > 2 months at a time.
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is characterized by persistent depressive symptoms for > 2 years (duration) with no lapses in depressive symptoms for > 2 months at a time.
it includes patients with pure dysthymia and those with intermittent or persistent major depressive episodes

Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is characterized by persistent depressive symptoms for > 2 years (duration) with no lapses in depressive symptoms for […] at a time.
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is characterized by persistent depressive symptoms for > 2 years (duration) with no lapses in depressive symptoms for > 2 months at a time.
it includes patients with pure dysthymia and those with intermittent or persistent major depressive episodes

Postpartum blues is characterized by depressed affect, tearfulness, and fatigue starting 2-3 days after delivery and lasting […]. (duration)
Postpartum blues is characterized by depressed affect, tearfulness, and fatigue starting 2-3 days after delivery and lasting < 2 weeks. (duration)
50 - 85% incidence rate; usually resolves within 10 days

Postpartum depression is characterized by depressed affect, anxiety, and poor concentration for […]. (duration)
Postpartum depression is characterized by depressed affect, anxiety, and poor concentration for > 2 weeks. (duration)
8 - 15% incidence rate

Postpartum […] is characterized by mood-congruent delusions, hallucinations, and thoughts of harming the baby or self.
Postpartum psychosis is characterized by mood-congruent delusions, hallucinations, and thoughts of harming the baby or self.
0.1 - 0.2% incidence rate

Prior to beginning lithium therapy, patients should be screened to ensure adequate […] and […] function.
Prior to beginning lithium therapy, patients should be screened to ensure adequate thyroid and renal function.
Ca2+ levels should be checked as well (due to risk of hyperparathyroidism) and patients with coronary risk factors should have an EKG; long-term side effects include nephrogenic DI, hyperparathyrodiism, and thyroid dysfunction

PTSD is diagnosed if the disturbance lasts […] (duration) with significant distress or impaired social-occupational functioning.
PTSD is diagnosed if the disturbance lasts > 1 month (duration) with significant distress or impaired social-occupational functioning.

Refeeding syndrome is characterized by hypo-phosphatemia, secondary to increased insulin, which may cause […] complications.
Refeeding syndrome is characterized by hypo-phosphatemia, secondary to increased insulin, which may cause cardiac complications.

Refeeding syndrome is characterized by […]-phosphatemia, secondary to increased insulin, which may cause cardiac complications.
Refeeding syndrome is characterized by hypo-phosphatemia, secondary to increased insulin, which may cause cardiac complications.

Rett syndrome presents with […], including loss of development and verbal abilities.
Rett syndrome presents with regression, including loss of development and verbal abilities.
Rett syndrome symptoms usually become apparent between ages […] to […].
Rett syndrome symptoms usually become apparent between ages 1 to 4.
Risk of prescription opioid misuse may be reduced by regular patient follow-up (every 3 months), random […], and by reviewing the state’s prescription drug-monitoring program data.
Risk of prescription opioid misuse may be reduced by regular patient follow-up (every 3 months), random urine drug screens, and by reviewing the state’s prescription drug-monitoring program data.
risk factors for misuse include age < 45, psychiatric disorder, and history of substance abuse or legal history; long-acting opiates are associated with higher rates of morbidity/mortality than short-acting formulations
Risks factors for postpartum psychosis include […] pregnancy, history of bipolar or psychotic disorder, family history, and recent discontinuation of psychotropic medication.
Risks factors for postpartum psychosis include first pregnancy, history of bipolar or psychotic disorder, family history, and recent discontinuation of psychotropic medication.
Schizophrenia presents earlier in […]. (gender)
Schizophrenia presents earlier in men. (gender)
late teens to early 20s vs late 20s to early 30s in women
Second-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder includes […], TCAs, and benzodiazepines.
Second-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder includes buspirone, TCAs, and benzodiazepines.
Separation anxiety is normal in children age […] - […] months and again during times of transition (e.g. beginning preschool).
Separation anxiety is normal in children age 9 - 18 months and again during times of transition (e.g. beginning preschool).
separation anxiety disorder is abnormal and characterized by persistent anxiety with separation and excessive worry about losing major attachment figures for at least 4 weeks
Serum […] is a sensitive indicator of alcohol use.
Serum γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) is a sensitive indicator of alcohol use.
Sleep in the elderly is associated with […] REM sleep.
Sleep in the elderly is associated with decreased REM sleep.
versus increased REM sleep in depressed patients
Splitting is a major defense mechanism seen in patients with […] personality disorder.
Splitting is a major defense mechanism seen in patients with borderline personality disorder.
The DSM-5 criteria for adjustment disorder include:
A. Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor occurring within […] (time) of the onset of the stressor
B. Marked distress out of proportion to the stressor or significant impairment in social or occupational functioning
C/D. Symptoms do not meet the criteria for another mental disorder or represent normal bereavement
E. Once the stressor ceases, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months (time)
The DSM-5 criteria for adjustment disorder include:
A. Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor occurring within 3 months (time) of the onset of the stressor
B. Marked distress out of proportion to the stressor or significant impairment in social or occupational functioning
C/D. Symptoms do not meet the criteria for another mental disorder or represent normal bereavement
E. Once the stressor ceases, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months (time)

The DSM-5 criteria for adjustment disorder include:
A. Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor occurring within 3 months (time) of the onset of the stressor
B. Marked distress out of proportion to the stressor or significant impairment in social or occupational functioning
C/D. Symptoms do not meet the criteria for another mental disorder or represent normal bereavement
E. Once the stressor ceases, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional […] (time)
The DSM-5 criteria for adjustment disorder include:
A. Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor occurring within 3 months (time) of the onset of the stressor
B. Marked distress out of proportion to the stressor or significant impairment in social or occupational functioning
C/D. Symptoms do not meet the criteria for another mental disorder or represent normal bereavement
E. Once the stressor ceases, the symptoms do not persist for more than an additional 6 months (time)

The DSM-5 criteria for generalized anxiety disorder include:
A. Excessive anxiety and worry for at least […] (time)
B. Difficult to control
C. At least three of the following symptoms:
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability
- Muscle tension
- Sleep disturbance
D. Clinically significant distress or impairment
E./F. Not better explained by another medical condition, mental disorder, or substance
The DSM-5 criteria for generalized anxiety disorder include:

A. Excessive anxiety and worry for at least 6 months (time)
B. Difficult to control
C. At least three of the following symptoms:
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability
- Muscle tension
- Sleep disturbance
D. Clinically significant distress or impairment
E./F. Not better explained by another medical condition, mental disorder, or substance
The DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder include:
A. At least five SIG E CAPS symptoms for > […] (time); one symptom must be depressed mood or anhedonia
B. The symptoms cause social/occupational distress or impairment
C/D. Not better explained by another medical condition, mental disorder, or substance
E. No history of manic or hypomanic episodes
The DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder include:
A. At least five SIG E CAPS symptoms for > 2 weeks (time); one symptom must be depressed mood or anhedonia
B. The symptoms cause social/occupational distress or impairment
C/D. Not better explained by another medical condition, mental disorder, or substance
E. No history of manic or hypomanic episodes
The DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia include:
A. At least two of the following symptoms (at least one must be 1, 2, or 3), each present for a significant portion of time during a one-month period:
- […]
- […]
- […]
- […]
- […]
B. Significant impairment in social or occupational functioning
C. Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for > 6 months (duration)
*May include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms
D./E. Not better explained by another mental disorder, medical condition, or substance
F. If there is a history of autism spectrum disorder, diagnosis of schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations
The DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia include:
A. At least two of the following symptoms (at least one must be 1, 2, or 3), each present for a significant portion of time during a one-month period:
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Disorganized speech
- Disorganized or catatonic behavior
- Negative symptoms
B. Significant impairment in social or occupational functioning
C. Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for > 6 months (duration)
*May include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms
D./E. Not better explained by another mental disorder, medical condition, or substance
F. If there is a history of autism spectrum disorder, diagnosis of schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations













