Symptoms
what is one of the core symptoms of depression?
A = Low mood or anhedonia or lack of energy
What is a cause of Wernicke’s encephalopathy?
A = alcohol, dietary deficiency etc.
What is the name of the predominantly used screening tool for anxiety?
A = Gad-7 (accept HADS).
what is the name of the drug given in alcohol withdrawal to prevent seizures?
A = Chlordiazepoxide.
200 - Which type of bipolar contains hypomania?
A = Type 2
what is the strongest risk factor in developing schizophrenia?
A = family history.
what is a score used to assess postnatal depression?
A= Edinburgh depression scale.
what is the nice recommended first line management for more severe depression?
A = CBT and an antidepressant.
300 - what is the name of the hairs seen in anorexia nervosa?
A = Lanugo Hairs
which type of antipsychotic is more likely to cause hyperprolactinemia?
A = Typical (e.g. haloperidol or chlorpromazine).
how long after a dose should lithium levels be checked?
A = 12 hours.
name a treatment OCD with mild functional impairment?
A = CBT including exposure and response prevention.
400 - for someone to have PTSD, how long must they have had symptoms for?
A = a month
what class of medication is likely to put a downer on your cheese and wine evening?
A = monoamine oxidase inhibitors (tyrosine cheese reaction)
name a score on the PHQ-9 that would give you a score of moderate depression?
A = 10-14.
which section of the mental health act allows the police to enter someone’s home and remove them to a place of safety?
A = 135.
500 - What are the four first rank symptoms of schizophrenia?
A = auditory hallucinations, thought disorders, passivity phenomena and delusional perceptions.
state one personality disorder from each of the clusters a,b and c:
See table
name four investigations that should be measured when starting an antipsychotic:
A = FBC, U+E , LFT, Lipids, Weight, fasting glucose, prolactin, blood pressure, ecg.
what is an absolute contraindication to electroconvulsive therapy?
A = the only absolute contraindication to ect is raised intracranial pressure.