psych PANCE

what does NOS mean?

dx for pts with atypical sx; mixed presentation, sx < dx threshold, or presentation that does not meet criteria for specific disorder

which access is the global assessment of function (GAS)?

axis 5

illusions, hallucinations, delusions, impaired reality orientation; problems in affect, motivation, perception, communication, disorganized speech

schizophrenia

are memory and consciousness impaired in schizophrenia?

no

what are positive sx of schizophrenia?

hallucinations, bizarre behavior, delusions

what are negative sx of schizophrenia?

flat affect, apathy, poor grooming, social withdrawal, anhedonia, poor eye contact, poverty of speech

motor immobility, excessive purposeless activity, bizarre postures, grimacing, echolalia, echopraxia (echo movement)

catatonia

dx for schizophrenia

at least 2 sx must be present during 1 month period & continuous signs must persist for at least 6 months:
delusion, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized behavior, negative sx
SOCIAL FX, OCCUPATIONAL FX, or both must be affected

false sensory perceptions

hallucinations

erroneous beliefs based on misinterpretation of reality, paranoia, idea of reference,

delusions

neurotransmitters involved in schizophrenia

GABA, D, 5ht, NE

tx of schizo

positive sx: haloperidol
negative sx: risperidone
Clozapine is 2nd line

side effect of antipsychotic meds

extrapyramidal sx, dyskinesias

delusions or hallucinations lasting for 2 weeks w/o mood disorder sx

schizoaffective disorder

vague complaints involving many organ sx not explained by any medical condition or substance use (usually GI, repro, neuro)

somatization

preoccupation w/ imagined defect in physical appearance

body dysmorphic disorder

one or more neuro sx that cannot be explained clinically, shifting paralysis, blindness, mutism

conversion disorder

intentionally fake mental or psych sx to assume sick role

factitious disorder

factitious disorder w/primary physical complaints

Munchausen syndrome

faking sickness to get benefits

malingering

preoccupation of contracting serious illness

hypochondriasis

depressive sx must be present for 2 week period, no manic sx, must include depressed mood or anhedonia, not result of bereavement

major depressive disorder

abnormally persistant elevated, expansive, irritable mood that lasts for 1 week

mania

at least 4 days of abnormally & persistently elevated, expansive, irritable mood

hypoomanic

mood disorder due to less daylight hours

seasonal affective

overeating, weight gain, oversleeping, reactive mood, leaden paralysis, oversensitivity to interpersonal rejection

atypical depression

how long does it take for antidepressants to kick in?

3-6 weeks

1st line tx for depression

SSRI (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline)

reserved for severely depressed pts or those unresponsive or intolerant of other meds, where rapid improvement is needed

ECT

occurrence of one or more manic or mixed episodes which often cycle w/depressive episodes (not needed)

manic depression/bipolar I

tx for bipolar

lithium, valproic acid, carbamazepine
Lithium has a narrow therapeutic index; weight gain, tremor, thirst

at least one MDD episode w/ at least one hypomanic episode (never experienced manic episode)

bipolar II

less severe than manic & does not cause social impairment

hypomanic

chronic, persistent mild depression manifested by pessimism, brooding, loss of interest, decreased productivity

dysthymic disorder

moody, erratic, impulsive, somewhat volatile

cyclothymic

maladaptive behavioral or emotional sx developing after stressful event and ending w/I 6 mths

adjustment disorder

egosyntic, lack insight regarding problems, inflexible patterns of relating to others

personality disorder

what cluster is schizoid, schizotypal, paranoid?

cluster A (mad)

what cluster is antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic?

cluster B (bad)

what cluster is avoidant, dependent, obsessive compulsive?

cluster C (sad)

pervasive distrust & suspicion

paranoid personality

lifelong voluntary social withdrawal, eccentric

schizoid personality

strange, eccentric, peculiar throughts

schizotypal personality

inability to conform to social norms, disregard, violation, lack empathy

antisocial

unstable and unpredictable mood, impulsive

borderline personality

attention seeking, exaggerate thoughts & feelings

histrionic

inflated self image, grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy, difficulty aging, fantasies of unlimited success, beauty, brilliance

narcissism

extreme sensitivity to rejection, intense social anxiety

avoidant

clinging, submissive, lack self confidence, dislike being alone

dependent

pervasive orderliness, perfectionism, inflexibility, rigid, stubborn

Obsessive compulsive
personality disorder (egosyntonic not distressing to patient)
disorder (egodystonic distressing to pt)

negativity, stubborn, irritability, procrastination, argumentive, resentful to those seeming more fortunate

passive aggressive

gloomy, pessimistic, low self esteem, overly critical

depressive

desire to cause pain sexually, physically, mentally;
seeking humiliation rather than physical inflicted pain

sadism; masochism
sadomasochism

demeaning, humiliating, cruel towards others

sadistic

persistent excessive anxiety regarding general life events that lasts 6 or more months

GAD

period of extreme anxiety that peaks within 10 minutes, declines w/I 30, and rarely lasts for more than an hr

panic attack

intense fear of impending harm or death, going crazy

panic disorder

PTSD has high comorbidities with?

substance abuse & depression

w/I 1 month of trauma and last 2 weeks-mth

acute stress disorder

fear of being stuck in place without escape route

agoraphobia

2 types of anorexia nervosa

restrictive & binge eating and purging

why can't bupriopion be used with anorexia nervosa?

lowers seizure threshold

binge eating as well as vomiting, laxatives, excessive exercise

bulimia nervosa

difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

pts w/bulimia nervosa maintain normal body weight or are overweight

2 types of bulimia

purging- vomiting, laxatives
nonpurging- excessive exercise, fasting

BMI >30

obesity

tolerance and withdrawal are a part of

substance dependence

meds required for alcohol withdrawal

benzos, diazepam (valium), Librium, thiamine, folic acid, multivitamins

opioid withdrawal

naloxone, methadone, clonidine tapering

ADHD sx must manifest before what age

7

violation of basic rights of others or social norms, aggression toward people & animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness, serious violation of rules

conduct disorder

6 mths of negative, hostile, defiant behavior, loss of temper, arguments with adults, annoying others, anger, resentment, blaming others

oppositional defiant disorder

retinal hemorrhages & hyphema should be suspicious for

shaken baby syndrome