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PANCE Psychiatry

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First line tx. for smoking cessation (2/t nicotine dependence)? Bupropion.
Schizophrenic positive and negative symptoms? Positive: hallucinations, bizzare behavior, delusions. Negative: flat affect, apathy, poor grooming, social withdrawal, anhedonia, poor eye contact, poverty of speech. 2 OF WHICH FOR 1MO & CONTINUOUS FOR 6MO.
Etiology of schizophrenia? Inc. dopaminergic, serotonin, norepi w/ dec. GABA and limbic system activity (unlike Benzos which INC inhibatory GABA).
TOC of schizophrenia? -done, -zol, -pine -> -dol, -zine. Negative symptoms 1st w/ atypicals or 2nd gen. risperidone/olanzipine/aripirazole, quetiapine) less SE. Positive symptoms 2nd w/ typicals like haloperidol, chlorpromazine. Clonazepine is 2nd line due to agranulocytosi
Dx of somatotization disorder? 4 pain, 2 GI, 1 sexual and 1 pseudo-neuro symptom. Somatoform pain disorder is >6mo complaints. Unresponsive to multiple attempts, secondary gains, in 30-40yo range. Start SSRI and refer to pain clinic.
TOC for conversion disorder? Lorazepam. Females > males. 25% in family practice.
Five mood disorders are? MDD, Bipolar I, Bipolar II, dysthymia and cyclothymia.
Types of MDD? 2+ weeks of SAD, melancholia, atypical, catatonic, or postpartum depression.
TOC for Bipolar I/II? 2nd generations (risperidone, aripiprazole, quetiapine) + lithium + SSRI +/- haloperidol or lorazepam/clonazepam if psychotic.
What are the Cluster A (MAD) personality disorders? Difference btw. paranoid and schizotypal? Schizoid, schizotypal (superstitious, isolated, odd speech and behaviors) and paranoid (defensive, hyper alert, secretive, very sensitive, suspicious).
What are the Cluster B (BAD) personality disorders? Borderline, histrionic, antisocial, and narcissistic.
What are the Cluster C (SAD) personality disorders? Avoidant, dependent and OCD.
What drug is contraindicated in anorexics as it lowers the seizure potential? Buproprion.
TOC for alcohol withdrawal? Benzos (diazepam/Valium), Antabuse, thiamine, folic acid and multivitamins.
TOC for depressant withdrawal? Phenobarbitoal.
TOC for opioid withdrawal? Nalaxone/Narcan, methadone/clonidine taper, ibuprofen for muscle cramps, loperamide for diarrhea and promethazine for nausea.
TOC for nicotine withdrawal? SSRIs like bupropion/Zyban and varenicline/Chantix.
Major difference btw. Autism and Asperger's Disorder? Impaired communication (both shre impaired social interaction and stereotyped behaviors).
Rett's Disorder is what? Almost always in girls with dec. head circumference despite ht/wt growth, loss of social interaction and both motor and language development.
Tx for depression in pt already being treated for schizophrenia? Carbamazepine (Tegretol) mood stabilizer.
Monitoring for Clozapine? Last resort rx FOR RESISTANT SCHIZOPHRENIA causing AGRANULOCYTOSIS (bowel infarction, seizures, myocarditis, DM, sialorrhea and wt gain). Monitor qw for 6mo->q2w for 6mo->q4w. ECT ONLY AFTER CLOZAPINE TX FAILS.
Side effect of Buproprion? Lowers SEIZURE threshold - esp. contraindicated in anorexic pts.
SEs of mainline antipsychotics (besides NMS, SS, and tardive dyskinesia)? FLUOXETINE (PROZAC) MOST STUDIED Wt gain: Clozapine(b/u) & Olanzipine Hyperlipidemia: Olanzipine (wt) DM: Quetiapine QTc: Ziprasidone & NORTRIPTYLINE Dystonia/Parkinsonism/Akathisia: Haloperidol Sex: Risperidone-inc PRL. BUPROPRION LEAST SEX SE
Drug used for tx of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome? Bromocriptine / dantrolene (also used in pituitary tumors, T2DM, hyperprolactinemia and Parkinson's Disease AS DOPAMINE AGONIST TO INHIBIT PRL). S/S: catatonia, rigidity, stupor, >100.4F fever, dysarthria, fluctuating BP.
Acute dystonic rxn and tardive dyskinesia caused by? Antipsychotics like Haloperidol and Trifluoperazine.
Anticholinergic crises caused by? Suicide attempt with diphenhydramine has what most serious side effect? Dyphenhydramine or Benztropine (and Chlopromazine and Tyhexylphenidyl). Anti-ACh meds cause arrythmias (in add'n to dry mouth, abd distention, TACHYCARDIA, and coma).
Serotonin Syndrome caused by? 10d WASHOUT WASN'T USED. Autonomic instability by fluctuating BP and flushing from mixing MAOIs with SSRIs.
Benzo overdose treated with? Flumazenil.
Opioid dependence and detox treatment combo? Naltrexone + Clonidine.
Conduct vs. Antisocial Personality Disorder? Risk of ADD/ADHD progressing into adulthood? Common SE of stimulants? -Adolescence vs. Adulthood. -40% risk of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood. -Decreased appetite. Amphetamines & methylphenidate block dopamine & norepi reuptake but amphetamines also inc. norepi release->inc. norepi leads to anorexigenic sta
Which is more important to monitor: Lithium vs. valproate levels? Renal vs. hepatic insufficency in prescribed pts. PICK LITHIUM LEVELS OUT OF ANSWER CHOICES.
Treatment of dextroamphetamine overdose? Ammonium chloride to ACIDIFY urine and eliminate weak base to prevent filtrate remaining. Acetazolamide, Penicillamine, Probenicid and Sodium Bicarb all alkalinize.
Adjustment disorder vs. MDD? Adjustment disorder is within 3mo of trigger. MDD occurs with 5+ criteria in any 2-week period.
Nuance of social phobia? Does desire social contact, but has low self-esteem, in presence of fear of social situations.
Best antihistamine that is NON-sedating? "FEXOFENADINE is fine." Doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier.
Tx for overdose for kids vs. adults? Ipecac (if alert for airway control) vs. gastric lavage (if within 60 min) - but not with hydrocarbons or alkalines.
Best drug for trichotillomania/pulling hair out (like Tourette's)? Fluvoxamine.
Main action of Benzos? INC GABA receptor-mediated Cl conductance.
Drugs contraindicated among airline pilots and air traffic controllers? Besides diphenhydramine, varenicline for smoking cessation. Rx for this group is nicotine replacement tx.
Created by: ed24
 

 



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