revision Flashcards
(11 cards)
management of alcohol withdrawal if liver cirrhosis
lorazepam
most effectve antipsychotic for treating negative sx of schizophrenia
clozapine
how long should management be continued for in OCD
12months
- need higher dose + longer duration of SSRI compared to depression
medical mx of PTSD
venlafaxine or SSRI
severe = risperidone
echolalia
repition of someone elses speech
lithium on ECG
T wave flattening or inversion
schizoprenia and DVLA
must inform
must be well and stable for 3months and following a suitable psychaitry report
most important side effect to monitor kids with medical mx of ADHD
stunted growth
- from methylphenidate
which psych drug can trigger/exacerbate psoriasis
lithium
also NSAIDs, ACEi, betablockers
! withdrawal of sysemic steroids
alcohol
does levodopa cause galactorrhea
NO !!!
levodopa = dopaminergic med which increases domine levels in brain
–> dopamine INHIBITs prolactin
most specific ECG finding for acute pericarditis
widespread PR depression !!
also saddle shaped ST elevation
