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Indications for ECT

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  • severe depression refractory to antidepressents
  • depression in pregnancy
  • refractory mania
  • neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • catatonic shcizophrenia
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Medication for refractory schizophrenia

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Clonzapine

*Leukopenia SE.

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Long-term SE of lithium

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nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Hyperparathyroidism w/ hypercalcemia
thyroid dysfunction

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treatment of Akathisia (SE medication, dose dependent)

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Reduction of antipsychotic dose and tx with beta blocker (propranolol) or a benzodiazepine (lorazepam)

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conversion disorder

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sudden onset of a neurological symptom (eg bilateral LE weakness) that is incompatible with normal neurological examination/ clinical findings.

precipitated by stress and patients can present as hysterical or strangely indifferent (la belle indifference) to their symptoms

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somatic symptoms disorder

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one or more persistent physical symptoms w/ disproportionate and excessive anxiety, concern and energy devoted to symptoms.

IN contrast to conversion, in SSD the symptoms are by definition physiological

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Treatment of panic disorder immediate vs long-term

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immediate: benzo

Long-term: SSRI/ SNRI/ CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)

8
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how long do antidepressants take to respond?

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6-8 wks

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tx specific phobia

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behavioral therapy

Short acting benzos may help acutely but have a limited role

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tx of Kleptomania

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cognitive behavioral psychotherapy is tx of choice

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Patient fails SSRI for depression. What is next medication?

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Antidepressant with a different mechanism of action, such as serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

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Alcohol withdrawal symptoms and timing

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  1. mild withdrawal: anxiety, insomnia, tremors, diaphoresis, palpitations, GI upset, intact oritentaion (6-24hr last drink)
  2. Seizures : 12-48
  3. Alcohol hallucinosis: visual, auditory, or tactile: intact oritentation, stable vital signs. 12-48
  4. Delirium tremens: confusion, agitation, fever, tachycardia, HTN, diaphoresis, hallucinations (48-96)
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Which type of medication can cause seizures following abrupt discontinuation?

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Alprazolam (Xanax) aka short acting benzo

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important side effect of buproprion

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inhibits reuptake of NE, D, 5-HT
** Decreased seizure threshold** seen in higher doses

AVOID in seizure disorder as well as eating disorders

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patient on risperidone has bradykinesia, masked facies, and micrographia… what is tx?

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anticholinergic: benztropine is indicated to help reduce this patient’s EPS.

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Post partum blues

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Post partum depression

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Postpartum psychosis

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  1. 2-3 days. Mild depresison/tearfulness/irritability
    tx: reassurance and monitoring
  2. within 4 weeks
    Moderate-severe depression, SIGECAPS
    tx: antidepressants, psychotherapy
  3. days to weeks
    delusions, hallucinations, thought disorganization, bizarre behavior
    tx: antipsychotic; hospitalize– do not leave mother alone with infant – risk of infanticide
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Ecstasy intoxication can cause what type of syndrome? and electrolyte change?

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Serotonin syndrome: autonomic dysregulation, high fever, altered mental status, neuromuscular irritability, and seizures

Hyponatremia

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Adjustment disorder with depressed mood vs MDD

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adjustment disorder with depressed mood does not meet the SIGECAPS criteria for MDD

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treatment for hoarding disorder

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SSRI and cognitive behavioral therapy

20
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Neuropsychiatric manifestations of SLE:

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seizures
headaches
peripheral neuropathy
strokes
chorea
21
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Social anxiety DO (social phobia)

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Panic DO

vs

Specific phobia

vs.

Generalized anxiety disorder

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Anxiety restricted to social and performance situations, ** Fear of scrutiny** and embarrassment

recurrent, *Unexpected panic attacks

Excessive anxiety about a * specific object* or situation

Chronic (>6months) multiple worries, anxiety, tension

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GAD tx:

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cognitive behavioral therapy

SSRI or SNRI

23
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Narcolepsy tx:

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  1. Modafinil and armodafinil: address excessive, uncontrolled, daytime sleepiness.
  2. Amphetamine stimulants: first line except has potential risk of abuse and tolerance and SE
  3. Sodium oxybate: reduces cataplexy.