antidepressants/anxiolytics
name 3 SSRI's
fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, fluvoxamine.
this is a very common symptom of atypical antipsychotics that cause many patients great concern
weight gain
what are the 2 most common disorders in children/youth.
Anxiety and ADHD
What is the number in Canada that people can call when struggling with their mental health?
988
tongue protrusion and lip smacking are indicative of what side effect of antipsychotic medication?
Tardive dyskinesia
How many antidepressant medications are approved by the FDA for use in children?
A) 5
B) 13
C) 1
D) 4
1 - fluoxetine
Abilify and risperdal are approved to treat behavioral disturbances in this developmental disorder?
Autism
What is the difference between anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder?
Anorexia - restriction
Bulimia - binge and purge
Binge - no purge just binge.
a man with a plan
antipsychotics can treat delusions, hallucinations and bizarre behavior. As a result of this discovery the number of patients in public hospitals declined by 80% between the 1950s and 1980s. This process is known as...
deinstitutionalization
These neurotransmitters can increase when taking antidepressants
serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine.
what is the difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics?
typical (first generation): block dopamine, higher risk of movement related side effects
atypical (second generation): block dopamine and serotonin, offers broader symptom relief, lower risk of EPS symptoms, higher metabolic side effects (weight gain)
case: pt c/o exhaustion but has difficulty sleeping, they have limited interest in their usual activities, they are not eating and have a low mood. What is a possible diagnosis?
Depression
what is the difference between self harm and suicide attempts?
the intention behind the act
Women were diagnosed with this disorder when they experiences worry or presented with undesirable behaviors, as a result of this disorder some women were institutionalized while others underwent invasive surgery.
Hysteria
treatments included talk therapy, pelvic massage and in extreme cases, hysterectomy. Hysteria was considered a valid diagnosis until the 1980's
As antidepressants take effect, patients are at a higher risk of this...
suicide
What is agranulocytosis? what are symptoms?
drastic drop in neutrophils.
symptoms: fever, chills, severe sore throat, mouth/throat soreness, painful swallowing, gum issues.
what is the difference between dementia and delirium?
Dementia: slow, progressive, chronic decline in memory and thinking. cause: chronic brain disease
Delirium: sudden onset, acute, attention and awareness disturbances, fluctuating confusion. cause: acute illness, infection, dehydration, meds, surgery, toxins.
list Maslow's hierarchy of needs from bottom to top.
physiological, safety, love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization.
This U.S. public figure received a labotomy due to her undesirable behavior and her fathers concerns regarding his and their familys reputation
Rose-Mary Kennedy
These medications are not anxiolytics but are used to treat anxiety as an off label use.
Beta blockers and alpha 2 receptor agonists (propranolol and clonidine)
This medication is the only approved and effective treatment for treatment resistance schizophrenia
Clozapine
Bipolar 1 disorder
what does CBT and DBT stand for?
cognitive behavioral therapy - goal oriented talk therapy, changing negative thought patterns and recognizing connections between thoughts, feelings and actions.
Dialectical behavior therapy - talk therapy, teaches skills in managing intense emotions, improve relationships and cope with stress.
Severe muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, labile pulse and blood pressure, stupor, coma and death are symptoms of this adverse reactive seen in antipsychotics
neuroleptic malignant syndrome. - this occurs as a result of too little dopamine.