Name the disorder
What is Schizophrenia.
Inability of 3+ Physicians to make diagnosis.
What is Somatic Syndrome Disorder.
Pharmacological Tx for Alzheimers can include these.
Cholinesterase inhibitors: Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantimine
Glutomatergic agent: Namenda (memantine)
Temporary episode of memory loss not due to other conditions.
What is amnesia.
These memories are thought to be stored in the cortex and may not require hippocampus for access.
What is Retrograde/Long term memory
Depressed Mood, anhedonia, guilt or worthlessness, isolating, thoughts of death. Timeframe: 6weeks.
What is Major Depressive Disorder
Rating Scales: Conners, Vanderbilt, BASC-3, Brown Adult scales, Wender Utah, CAARS
What is ADHD
This is first line Pharmacological tx for ADHD.
Stimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Amphetamine preps (Adderall XR), Lisdexamphetamine dimesylate, Dexmethylphenidate
What is delirium.
All patients with this condition should be screened for Iron Deficiency.
What is Restless Leg Syndrome.
Hypomanic episode and depressive disorder 4 days minimum.
What is Bipolar II
What is generalized anxiety disorder.
This medication is for Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 5-17yrs for agitation and irritability.
Bonus: This med same disorder ages 6-17 for behavioral disruptions and mood swings.
What is Rispiridone.
Bonus: Aripiprazole
Onset gradual usually <60yo. Cognitive symptoms can include deficits in executive functioning, disinhibition, apathy.
This scale is a validated instrument used to assess pathological sleepiness in patients.
What is Epworth Sleepiness Scale.
Often loses temper, angry and resentful, argues with authority figures, refuses to comply with requests, blames others for mistakes or misbehavior with lack of insight. Timeframe: 6+ months
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder
MoCA, Mattis Dementia Rating Scale, Possible Global Atrophy with small hippocampal volumes.
What is Alzheimer.
This medication for Schizophrenia requires special monitoring through registry.
What is Clozaril.
What is Alzheimer's Disease.
This falsification of signs and symptoms of injury or disease has a specific goal.
Bonus: This one is evident even in absence of obvious rewards.
What is Malingering.
Bonus: Factitious Disorder
Lining up toys or objects, extreme distress in small changes, poorly integrated verbal and nonverbal communication.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder.
MMPI-2 may help detect this.
What is Malingering.
Bonus: This drug is considered 3rd line for female patients in childbearing years.
Bonus: Valproate. teratogenic and increase risk PCOS.
What is dementia w/ lewy bodies.
This disorder can include bullying, cruelty to animals or people, cons, theft, or forced sexual activity.
Bonus: These 2 comorbidities are common and predict worse outcomes.
What is Conduct Disorder
Bonus: ADHD/ODD