Psychiatry Questions
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Which HiTOP spectrum is Dissociative Amnesia in?
Which HiTOP spectrum is Illness Anxiety Disorder in?
Which DSM chapter is Depersonalisation/Derealisation Disorder in?
Which HiTOP spectrum is Brief Psychotic Disorder in?
Which HiTOP spectrum is Somatic Symptom Disorder in?
Which HiTOP spectrum is Delusional Disorder in?
Which HiTOP spectrum is Schizophreniform Disorder in?
Which HiTOP spectrum is Acute Stress Disorder in?
Which HiTOP spectrum is Depersonalisation/Derealisation Disorder in?
Which HiTOP spectrum are Adjustment Disorders in?
Venlafaxine (Effexor) is an SNRI, and blocks serotonin and NE reuptake. Name 1 or 2 side effects (think NE)
How do stress, negative outlook, and passive temperament affect the likelihood of developing a mood disorder?
A chronic depression of mood which does not meet the criteria for major depression, in terms of either severity or duration of individual episodes, yet the patient still has loss of interest, lack of appetite or pleasure, and low energy = ?
GAD: Mnemonic to Dx is - ?GAD = excessive anxiety / worry for past 6 months.
Anxiety Disorder: Most likely Dx is ?Sx: panic with autonomic Sx, come in a public setting where there may be a negative evaluation.
BENZODIAZEPINES: The three LOT benzos do not require oxidation as a part of their metabolism (liver dependent) and thus are better choices with impaired liver function (cirrhosis, aging).LOT = ?
Anxiety Disorder: Most likely Dx is ?Sx: panic with autonomic Sx, come 'out of the blue'
Anxiety Disorder: Most likely Dx is ?Sx: Recurrent anxious thoughts, worry about common concerns, under 6 months with a stressor.
Anxiety Disorder: Anxiety secondary to a specific trauma, present for 3 weeks.ACUTE STRESS REACTION or PTSD?
Anxiety Disorder: Most likely Dx is ?Sx: panic with autonomic Sx, come in a specific situation, in a setting where the patient may sense difficulty in escape.