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Psych USMLE

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show anxiety on most days for 6mos + 3 of: restlessness, diff concentrating, irritabil, mscl tension, sleeping problems  
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acute tx generalized anxiety   show
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long term Rx tx generalized anxiety (3)   show
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gender predilection for OCD   show
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show clomipramine (TCA) or SSRI [+ cognitive behavioral therapy +/- desensitization]  
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show usu adolescence or early adult  
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key differences OCD v OCPD   show
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show lasts <25min and incl 4 of: CP, palpitations, sweating, chills or hot flashes, tachypnea/SOB, choking, nausea, dizziness, trembling, depersonalization, fear of dying or going crazy  
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show at least 1mo worrying abt having another and changing their behavior to avoid. Must specify if w agorophobia (30-50%)  
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show fear of being alone in public places  
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which SSRIs are esp good for OCD   show
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show benzos, ie clonazepam  
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what are SE of SSRIs   show
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what are the 1st line uses of SSRIs   show
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show sz w chronic use; no tolerance, dependence of withdrawal  
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which Rx most likely to cause SSRI wdrawal sympt?   show
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what are 2 commonly used benzos in psych and their SE, drawbacks   show
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show inhibits reuptake of NE and Dopa  
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what are names of serotonin-NE reuptake inhibitors   show
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when are b blockers used in psych? Which? Which be careful for?   show
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show low dose SSRI  
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show for >1mo  
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show 30; <25  
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2 MC forms of dementia   show
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show depression  
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dx of dementia   show
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show DEMENTIAS=Degen,Endo=thyr, parathyr, Metabol=EtOH, B12, glu, hepatic/renal, Wilson, Exogen=Lead, CO, Rx; Neoplasia; Trauma=subdural; Infxs=mening/enceph, syph, HIV, Prion, Lym; Affect=pseudodementia, Alz; Stroke/Structure vasculit, nml pressure hydroceph  
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show syph, HIV, prion, Lyme, mening, enceph, sepsis  
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show CBC, lytes, TFTs, VDRL/RPR, B12, folate, brain CT or MRI  
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key feature nml pressure hydroceph   show
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show cholinesterase inhib (tacrine, donepezil, galantamine); avoid benzos  
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Alzheimers more common in males or females   show
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show diffuse atrophy w flattened sulci, senile plaques w amyloid, neurofib tangles from Tau proteins (also nml aging and Downs)  
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show NMDA antagonists (memantine), cholinesterase inhib (tacrine--but hepatic dysfxn), donepezil, galantamine)  
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what NT are abnl in Alz   show
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if looks like Alz, but personality/behavioral changes present early think of…; pathol   show
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mechanism of Huntington (incl genetics)   show
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show Wilsons  
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mechanism of Parkinsons   show
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pathology of Parkinsons   show
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which NT are altered in Parkinsons   show
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clinical characteristics of Parkinsons   show
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show 1) carbidopa-levodopa; 2) dopa agonist (bromocriptone, pergolide, pramipexole), 3) amantadine (unkn mech, transient help); 4) amitryptyline (helps as anti-chol w tremors and anti-depress; 5) MAOI (selegeline)  
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how does selegeline help Parkinsons, what type of Rx   show
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show pramipexole (MC), bromocriptone, pergolide  
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show inhibits dpadecarboxylase preventing levodopa from becoming dopa before reaches brain  
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SE of carbidopa-levodopa   show
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show neuroleptic (haloperidol, chlorpromazine), metoclopramide (gastro Rx), reserpine (anti HTN and anti-psych)  
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show CJD, see periodic spikes and waves [Alz just see generalized background slowing]  
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what unique clinical features help differentiate CJD   show
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show nml pressure hydroceph  
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show waxing/waning, impaired attn, psych, altered sleep-wake and sun downing  
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show low dose quetiapine (Seroquel) or haloperidol for agitation and psychotic sympt  
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show Sleep, interest, guilt (worthlessness, inapprop guilt), energy, concentration, appetite, psychomotor agitation or retardation, suicidal  
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dx criteria for major depressive episode   show
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name some subtypes of depression   show
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show shouldn't have severe impairment and should resolve within 1yr  
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show milder, chronic depression w depressed mood most of the time >2yr, no mania/hypomania or psychosis. Tx resistant  
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what Rx can cause depression   show
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name 4 atypical anti-depressants   show
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key adv/disadv bupropion   show
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uses for atypical anti-depress   show
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show diastolic HTN  
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SE of trazodone   show
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how do TCAs work   show
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show nortriptyline, amitriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine, desipramine  
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show lethal OD from cardiac arrhythmias [toxicity 3 Cs: convulsion, coma, cardiac arrhyth], sex SE. Anti chol: dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, sedation  
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uses for TCAs   show
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show phenelzine, tranylcypromine; depression esp atypical  
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show HTN crises if taken w high tyramine (cheese, red wine, smoked meats); can't give w SSRI (serotonin syndrome), or meperidine (Demerol, an opioid). Sex SE, orthostatic hypotension, wgt gain  
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show SSRI [TCA anti chol and sedating, MAOI have hypotension]  
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components neuroeleptic syn; tx   show
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show Anxiety=high NE, low GABA and 5HT; depression=low NE and 5HT  
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features of serotonin syndrome   show
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elderly w pyschotic sympt, what start   show
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show atypical/2nd gen (ie ripseridone, olanzapine (zyprexa), clozapine  
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which anti-psych have most extra pyramidal SE? least?   show
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show 1) acute dystonias 1st hrs/days; antichol (benztropine), anti His (benadryl); 2) akthisis, restlessness in 1st days; b blocker benzo or antichol; 3) dyskinesias/Parkinson in 1mos; 4) tardive dyskensia, decr dose, antichol, switch to clozapine)  
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when clozapine used in psych   show
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SE clozapine   show
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tx Tourettes   show
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SE typical anti psych   show
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unique SE of thioridazine   show
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show clozapine, risperidone, quetiapine (Seroquel), olanzapine (Zyprexa)  
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show fewer EPS, wgt gain, DMII, somnolence/sedation, QT prolong  
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use of Li   show
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SE Li   show
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Li levels incrs w what OTC   show
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signs Li toxicity   show
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SE carbamzepine   show
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name 4 mood stabilizers   show
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show GI (N/V), tremor, sedation, alopecia, wgt gain, NTD; rarely: pancreatitis, decrsd plts, agranulocytosis, fatal hepatotoxicity  
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show equal m, f  
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show 1 wk of persistently elevated or irritated mood + 3 DIGFAST  
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components DIGFAST   show
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show 1=at least 1 manic or mixed episode, 2=at least 1 major depressive episode and 1 hypomanic; cyclothmic=chronic and less severe w episodes of hypomania and mod depression >2yrs  
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show anti psych and mood stabilizer  
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name personality disorder clusters   show
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show Paranoid-distrustful, see others as malevolent m>f; schizoid-loners don't want relationship, cold affect, m>f, schizotypal: odd bheaviors, perceptions incl cults  
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show borderline: unstable mood relationships, feel empty/alone, impulsive h/o suicide, f>m; histrionic: attn seeking, dramatic, f>m; narcissitic: self imptc, uses others, lack of empathy; antisocial=deceitful, reckless, no remorse m>f  
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show OCPD: perfectionism, inflexible, orderly m>f, avoidant: fear rejection so avoid social even though want relationships; dependent: f>m  
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gender predilection for schizo   show
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show paranoid-best px, presents late; disorganized (speech, behavior), poor contact w reality, presents earlier and worse px; catatonic-rare, peculiar posturing; residual-mostly negative sympt; undifferentiated (mltpl character)  
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show halluc, delusions, disorganized speech, bizarre behavior, thgt d/o  
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show flat affect, decrsd emotional reactivity, poverty of speech, lack of purposeful action, anhedonia  
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show 2 or more present for 6mos causing dysfxn  
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show if schizo <6mos  
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show schizophrenia + depression or bipolar  
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show 6 or more sympt from ea inattn and hyperactivity categories in at least 2 settings for 6mo; some sympt must be present before 7yo  
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show must be >18 and have had sympt of conduct d/o as child  
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tx ADHD   show
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show insomnia, irritability, anorexia, tic exacerbat, decrd grwth (nmlzes when stop)  
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differentiate Autism and Aspergers   show
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show tuberous sclerosis and fragile X  
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characteristics autism   show
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describe Retts   show
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show violating basic rights of others or social norms for 1yr; can be aggressive or nonagressive. Most progress to conduct d/o  
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describe oppositional defiant d/o   show
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describe features of narcolepsy   show
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show scheduled naps, stimulants (amphetamines), SSRIs for cataplexy  
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show SSRIs  
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show factitious the gain is the medical attn, malingering there's 2ry gain  
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show key: pt has no control over sympt; 1) somatization (mltpl complaints in mltpl organs); 2) conversion (motor or sensory s/p stressful event); 3) hypochondriasis-fear of having dz despite negative tests/reassurance; 4) body dysmorphic; 5) pain d/o  
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show analgesics not helpful, TCAs and venlafaxine can help  
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show motor/sensory complaint occurring close to stressful event; usu resolve spont, f>m  
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show m and f equal  
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show male, older, depressed, prev attempt, substance/EtOH, chronic illness, no spouse/social support  
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show inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase needed for breaking down EtOH; get flushed, tachycardic, hypotension, SOB, N/V, HA  
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