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TREATMENTS Flashcards

1
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First line therapy of choice for PTSD?

A

SSRI (Sertraline-Zoloft)

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2
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Treatment for nightmares associated with PTSD?

A

Prazosin

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3
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Treatment for tremors associated with PTSD?

A

Beta Blockers

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4
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Labs for Eating Disorders?

A

CBC
Thyroid Studies
Metabolic Panels

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5
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Treatment for eating disorders?

A

Psychiatry

Nutrition Consult

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Treatment for seizures associated with Alcohol Withdrawl

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Benzos

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7
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Treatment for Nicotine Withdrawl

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Long Acting: Nicotine Patches
Short Acting: Gum / Lozenges

Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

Varenicline (Chantix)

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8
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Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder

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No treatment indicated unless they are having a “bad trip”

Can offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Marijuana Anonymous

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9
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Labs for suspected Opioid Intoxication?

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Serum Glucose
Liver Enzymes
Serum CPK if “found down”

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Treatment for acute opioid intoxication?

A

Naloxone

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Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

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Manage acute symptoms and refer to Psychiatrist

Haloperidol if Manic

MEDEVAC

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12
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What Maintenance therapy will usually be employed by psychiatrist for a bipolar patient?

A

*Lithium
*Valproic acid (Lithium and This are mood stabilizers)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)

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13
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Mainstays of therapy for depression?

A

Psychotherapy

SSRIs or SNRIs

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14
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Which of the following is not a common side effect of SSRIs / SNRIs in patients over 24 years old?

A) Sexual Dysfunction
B) Tremors
C) Weight Gain
D) Suicidality

A

D) Suicidality

No clear evidence that SSRIs have any impact on suicidality

General consideration is that suicidality may be increased in patients 18-
24 years of age

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15
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Initial treatment for mild to moderate Post-Partum Depression?

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Treatment for Post-Partum Depression if psychotherapy was unsuccessful or Severe Post-Partum Depression?

A

SSRIs

17
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Treatment for Post-Partum Depression if psychotherapy was unsuccessful or Severe Post-Partum Depression in a patient that is currently breastfeeding?

A

Paroxetine (Paxil)

Sertraline (Zoloft)

18
Q

Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

SSRIs/SNRIs

19
Q

What is the treatment for an acute panic attack?

A

Benzodiazepines
or
Antihistamines (Hydroxazine-Atarax)

20
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What medication can be used to reduce the frequency of panic attacks and reduce the severity of anxiety?

A

SSRIs
or
SNRIs (Only Venlafaxine-Effexor)

21
Q

Treatment for acute agitation associated with Psychosis?

A

Haloperidol (Haldol)

In certain situations Offer reassurance and simply talking to them may be enough “Re-direct them”

22
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What are the side effects of anti-psychotics?

A

1) Akathisia - Motor restlessness with compelling urge to move and inability to sit still
2) Parkinsonian syndrome - Mask like facies, resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, shuffling gait, psychomotor retardation
3) Dystonia - Involuntary contractions of muscles
4) Tardive Dyskinesia - Involuntary movements of the face, tongue and odd movements of extremities

23
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First line treatment for sleep disorder?

A

Sleep Hygiene

24
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What are the components of sleep hygiene?

A

No caffeine/nicotine in evening

Daily exercise regimen (avoid evening workouts)

Avoid alcohol

Limit fluids in evening

Relaxation techniques

25
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What treatment for acute sleep disorders should be utilized if sleep hygiene is ineffective?

A

Antihistamines - Hydroxyzine or Diphenhydramine

26
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What long term treatment for sleep disorders should be utilized if sleep hygiene is ineffective?

A

Trazadone

27
Q

What is the best treatment for a patient with a personality disorder in conditions that have temporarily decompensated into transient psychosis?

A

Haldol

28
Q

What psychological treatment methods would be beneficial for a patient with a personality disorder?

A

Cognative Behavior Therapy

Group Therapy

29
Q

Psychotherapy methods for treatment of PTSD?

A

1) Exposure therapy
2) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
3) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

30
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What is the screening tool for PTSD?

A

PCL-5

31
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What are the SSRIs?

A 
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Sertraline
Escitalopram
Citalopram
32
Q

What are the SNRIs?

A

Venlafaxine

Duloxetine

33
Q

What is the screening tool for eating disorders?

A

SCOFF

S-SICK
C-Lost CONTROL
O-Lost more than ONE Stone
F-Do you believe youre FAT when others say youre thin
F-Does FOOD dominate your life?
34
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What is the screening tool for Depression?

A

PHQ-9

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