Psychiatry Questions
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high fever (hyperpyrexia)severe extrapyramidal sxdeliriummuscle rigidity (rhabdo)autonomic instabilitydeath
T/F most neurological disturbances readily observed in people with schizophrenia are medication-induced
delirium, agitation, tachycardia, htn, fever, diaphoresis
ability to name objects and their function
What metabolic disorders may be assoc. with schizophrenia?
Persistent depressive disordermust be for at least ______cannot go longer than ____ without sx
audible thoughtssomatic passivitythought insertion, withdrawal, broadcastingmade feelings, impulses, violation, voices arguing/discussing, commentingdelusional percepts
decreased ability to experience pleasure (think PMS)
First line med in tx of alcoholic substance abuse?
What imaging are you ordering if you suspect antisocial personality disorder?
How long are amphetamines / cocaine in urine?
Impulsive and aggressive behavior has been linked to ______ (what neurotransmitter)
If you have unipolar (major) depression, can you have mania or hypomania?
What part of the brain do you think of for panic disorder?
CPK elevation onset within 7 days of neuroleptic use mutism myoglobinuria incontinence tremor hot autonomic dysfunction leukocytosis dropping obtunded liver function tests
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
People taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression must avoidA. exposure to strong sunlightB. foods high in tyramine such as aged cheesesC. strenuous exerciseD. grapefruit juice
Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was first used to treat schizophrenia, it is now used primary to treatA. other forms of psychosisB. anxietyC. personality disordersD. severe depression
what is a common comorbitiy seen in children with ADHD
Phenothiazines and neuroleptics were terms used to describe the early forms of A. antipsychoticsB. shock therapyC. antidepressantsD. anticonvulsants