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7 effects of long term deprivation on infants
low muscle tone, poor language skills, poor socialization, lack of trust, anaclitic depression, weight loss, physical ilness
mnemonic for infant deprivation
the 4 W's (Wah Wah Wah Wah) weak wordless Wanting (socialy) wary
deprivation for how long can lead to irreversible changes in infants
greater than 6 months
What is Anaclitic depression
depression in an infant attributable to continued separation from caregiver
Anaclitic depression what can it lead to
failure to thrive infant becomes withdrawn
depression in an infant attributable to continued separation from caregiver
Anaclitic depression
what is regression in children
regression to younger behavior under stressful conditions
causes of regression in children
illness punishment new sibling fatigue etc...
example of regression in children
bedwetting in a previously toilet trained child
features of ADHD
loww attention span hyperactivity emotionally labile impulsive accident prone normal IQ
Tx for ADHD
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
5 childhood and early onst disorders
ADHD conduct disorder oppositional defiant disorder Tourette's Separation anxiety disorder
conduct disorder features
continued behavior violating social norms after age 18 it is diagnosed as antisocial disorder
continued behavior violating social norms
conduct disorder
oppositional defiant disorder
child is non-compliant in the absence of criminality
child is non-compliant in the absence of criminality
oppositional defiant disorder
Tourette's syndrome features
motor/vocal tics involuntary profanity associated with OCD
age of onset of Tourette's syndrome
younger than 18
Tx for Tourette's syndrome
Haloperidol
separation anxiety disorder features and onset
fear of loss of attachment figure leading to fictitious physical ilnesses to avoid separation. onset at 7-8 years
4 Pervasive developmental disorders
-Autistic disorder -Asperger's disorder -Rett's disorder -Childhood disintegrative disorder
Autistic disorder features
patients have severe comunication and relationship problems
Rett's disorder
X-linked disorder seen only in girls (affected males die in utero). Characterized by loss of development and mental retardation appearing at approximately age 4. Stereotyped hand-wringing.
Person demands only the best and most famous doctor in town
narcissistic personality disorder
nurse has episodes of hypoglycemia, but has no elevation in C-peptide
Factitious disorder, surreptitious insulin
55 yo man complains of lack of successful sexual contacts women and lack of ability to reach a full erection. Two years ago he had a MI
fear of sudden death during intercourse
15 yo girl with normal height and weight for her age has enlarged parotid glands with no other complaints. The mother found her hiding laxatives
Bulimia
Man on several meds (inc antidepressants, anti hypertensives) has mydriasis and is constipation
TCA's caused via anticholinergic effects
woman on maoi has hypertensive crisis after a meal
Tyramine (wine or cheese
3-yo with retinal detachment
child abuse report it
homeless man complains of bugs crawling on his skin. he has pneumonia
delirium due to EtoH withdrawal
man complains of bugs crawling on his skin aka
formication
formication
man complains of bugs crawling on his skin
war veteran is paralyzed by airplane engines
ptsd
unconscious teenager is rushed to the ER. he has pinpoint pupils and is seizing
opioid overdose
–X-linked disorder seen only in girls (affected males die in utero). Stereotyped hand-wringing.
Rett disorder
Childhood disintegrative disorder
marked regression in multiple areas of functioning after at least 2 years of normal development. onset at 2-10 years
marked regression in multiple areas of functioning after at least 2 years of normal development. onset at 2-10 years
Childhood disintegrative disorder
Asperger disorder
a milder form of autism Children are of normal intelligence and lack social or cognitive deficits.
a milder form of autism Children are of normal intelligence and lack social or cognitive deficits.
Asperger disorder
Child abuse Evidence of sexual
Genital/anal trauma, STDs, UTIs
Child abuse usual abuser physical vs sexual
Usually female and the 1° caregiver Known to victim, usually male
Child abuse # of deaths
~3000 deaths/year in the United States
Child abuse age of peak incidence
9–12 years of age
Neurotransmitter changes with disease Anxiety
↑ NE, ↓ GABA, ↓ serotonin (5-HT).
Neurotransmitter changes with disease ↑ NE, ↓ GABA, ↓ serotonin (5-HT).
Anxiety
Neurotransmitter changes with disease Depression
––↓ NE and ↓ serotonin (5-HT).
Neurotransmitter changes with disease ↓ NE and ↓ serotonin (5-HT).
Depression
Neurotransmitter changes with disease Alzheimer’s dementia
↓ ACh.
Neurotransmitter changes with disease ↓ ACh.
Alzheimer’s dementia
Neurotransmitter changes with disease Huntington’s disease
––↓ GABA, ↓ ACh.
Neurotransmitter changes with disease ↓ GABA, ↓ ACh.
Huntington’s disease
Neurotransmitter changes with disease Schizophrenia
↑ dopamine.
Neurotransmitter changes with disease ↑ dopamine.
Schizophrenia
Neurotransmitter changes with disease Parkinson’s disease
↓ dopamine.
Neurotransmitter changes with disease ↓ dopamine.
Parkinson’s disease
Anosognosia
––unaware that one is ill.
unaware that one is ill
Anosognosia
Orientation: order of loss
1st––time; 2nd––place; last––person.
Autotopagnosia
unable to locate one’s own body parts.
unable to locate one’s own body parts.
Autotopagnosia
Depersonalization
body seems unreal or dissociated.
body seems unreal or dissociated.
Depersonalization
Amnesia types name them
Anterograde amnesia Korsakoff’s amnesia Retrograde amnesia–
inability to remember things that occurred after a CNS insult
Anterograde amnesia
inability to remember things that occurred before a CNS insult.
Retrograde amnesia
describe with causes and mech Korsakoff’s
classic anterograde amnesia that is caused by thiamine deficiency (bilateral destruction of the mammillary bodies), is seen in lcoholics, and associated with confabulations.
Confabulation
also known as false memory is the confusion of imagination with memory,
also known as false memory is the confusion of imagination with memory,
Confabulation
Most common psychiatric illness on medical and surgical floors.
Delirium
1st thought in a patient with Delerium
Often reversible. Check for drugs with anticholinergic effects.
EEG in dementia
normal
EEG in Delirium
Abnormal
Waxing and waning level of consciousness; rapid ↓ in attention span and level of arousal––
Delirium
Gradual ↓ in cognition––memory deficits, aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, loss of abstract thought,
Dementia
Delirium description
DeliRIUM = changes in sensoRIUM. Waxing and waning level of consciousness; rapid ↓ in attention span and level of arousal––
Dementia description
DeMEMtia characterized by MEMory loss. Gradual ↓ in cognition––memory deficits, aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, loss of abstract thought,
Level of conscious changes in delerium and dementia
Delirium - ↓ in attention span and level of arousal Dementia - Patient is alert; no change in level of consciousness.
Hallucination vs. illusion vs. delusion vs. loose association Hallucinations
perceptions in the absence of external stimuli.
Hallucination vs. illusion vs. delusion vs. loose association perceptions in the absence of external stimuli.
Hallucination
Hallucination vs. illusion vs. delusion vs. loose association Illusions misinterpretations of actual external stimuli.
misinterpretations of actual external stimuli.
Hallucination vs. illusion vs. delusion vs. loose association misinterpretations of actual external stimuli.
Illusions
Hallucination vs. illusion vs. delusion vs. loose association Delusions
false beliefs not shared with other members of culture/subculture that are firmly maintained in spite of obvious proof to the contrary.
Hallucination vs. illusion vs. delusion vs. loose association false beliefs not shared with other members of culture or subculture that are firmly maintained in spite of obvious proof to the contrary.
Delusions
Hallucination vs. illusion vs. delusion vs. loose association Loose associations
disorders in the form of thought (the way ideas are tied together).
Hallucination vs. illusion vs. delusion vs. loose association disorders in the form of thought (the way ideas are tied together).
Loose associations
Hallucination types Visual and auditory hallucinations are common in
schizophrenia.
Hallucination types common in schizophrenia.
Visual and auditory
Hallucination types olfactory hallucination often occurs as
as an aura of a psychomotor epilepsy.
Hallucination types often occurs as an aura of a psychomotor epilepsy.
olfactory hallucination
Hallucination types Gustatory hallucination
is rare.
Hallucination types is rare.
Gustatory
formication
the sensation of ants crawling on one’s skin
Hallucination types Tactile
common in DTs. Also seen in cocaine abusers (“cocaine bugs”).
Sleeping/waking halucinations
HypnaGOgic hallucination occurs while GOing to sleep. Hypnopompic hallucination occurs while waking from sleep.
Schizophrenia definition
Periods of psychosis and disturbed behavior with a decline in functioning lasting > 6 months
Schizophrenia symps from 1-6 months
schizophreniform disorder
schizophreniform disorder
Schizophrenia symps from 1-6 months
Schizophrenia symps < 1 month
brief psychotic disorder
brief psychotic disorder
Schizophrenia symps < 1 month
Periods of psychosis and disturbed behavior with a decline in functioning lasting > 6 months
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Diagnosis requires
Diagnosis requires 2 or more of the following 1. Delusions 2. Hallucinations––often auditory 3. Disorganized thought (loose associations) 4. Disorganized or catatonic behavior 5. “Negative symptoms”
Schizophrenia "Negative symptoms”
flat affect, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, lack of speech or thought
strongest factor in schizophrenia etiology
Genetic factors outweigh environmental factors
schizophrenia lifetime prevalence and who gets it
Lifetime prevalence––1.5% (males = females, blacks = whites). Presents earlier in men.
combination of schizophrenia and a mood disorder.
Schizoaffective disorder
Schizoaffective disorder
combination of schizophrenia and a mood disorder.
Schizophrenia name the types
1. Disorganized 2. Catatonic 3. Paranoid 4. Undifferentiated 5. Residual
Hypomanic episode
Like manic episode except mood disturbance but no marked impairment in social and/or occupational functioning or to there are no psychotic features.
Like manic episode except mood disturbance but no marked impairment in social and/or occupational functioning or to there are no psychotic features.
Hypomanic episode
Manic episode description
Distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting at least 1 week.
Distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting at least 1 week.
Manic episode
features of a Manic episode
3 or more of DIG FAST. 1. Distractibility 2. Irresponsibility––seeks pleasure without regard to consequences (hedonistic) 3. Grandiosity––inflated self-esteem 4. Flight of ideas––racing thoughts 5. ↑ in goal-directed Activity/psychomotor Agitation 6. ↓ need for Sleep 7. Talkativeness or pressured speech
DOC for Bipolar disorder
Lithium
Cyclothymic disorder
milder form of bipolar disorder lasting at least 2 years.
milder form of bipolar disorder lasting at least 2 years.
Cyclothymic disorder
6 separate criteria sets exist for bipolar disorders with combinations of
of manic (bipolar I), hypomanic (bipolar II), and depressed episodes.
Bipolar disorder defined by
1 manic or hypomanic episode defines bipolar disorder.
? manic or hypomanic episode defines bipolar disorder.
1
Major depressive episode defined by
at least 5 of the following for 2 weeks, including either depressed mood or anhedonia: SIG E CAPS. 1. Sleep disturbance 2. Loss of Interest (anhedonia) 3. Guilt or feelings of worthlessn 4. Loss of Energy 5. Loss of Concentration 6. Change in Appetite/weight 7. Psychomotor retardation or agitation 8. Suicidal ideations 9. Depressed mood
Lifetime prevalence of major depressive episode
5–12% male, 10–25% female.
Major depressive disorder, recurrent––requires
2 or more episodes with a symptom-free interval of 2 months.
Dysthymia
a milder form of depression lasting at least 2 years.
a milder form of depression lasting at least 2 years.
Dysthymia
Risk factors for suicide completion
SAD PERSONS. Sex (male), Age (teenager or elderly), Depression, Previous attempt, Ethanol or drug use, loss of Rational thinking, Sickness , Organized plan,No spouse or kids, Social support lacking.
Sleep patterns of depressed patients
1. ↓ slow-wave sleep 2. ↓ REM latency 3. ↑ REM early in sleep cycle 4. ↑ total REM sleep 5. Repeated nightime awakenings 6. Early-morning awakening (important screening question)
Treatment option for major depressive disorder refractory to other treatment.
Electroconvulsive
Electroconvulsive therapy what it produces
Produces a painless seizure.
Major adverse effects of Electroconvulsive therapy
Major adverse effects of ECT are disorientation, anterograde and retrograde amnesia.
Panic disorder definition
Recurrent periods of intense fear and discomfort peaking in 10 minutes with 4 of the following: PANICS. Palpitations, Paresthesias, Abdominal distress, Nausea, Intense fear of dying or losing control, Chest pain, Chills, Choking, Sweating, Shaking, Shortnessof breath.
Specific phobia wrt insight
Person recognizes fear i excessive (insight), yet exposure provokes an anxiety response.
Gamophobia
(gam = gamete)––fear of marriage
fear of marriage
Gamophobia (gam = gamete)
Algophobia
(alg = pain)––fear of pain
fear of pain
Algophobia (alg = pain)
Persistent reexperiencing of a previous traumatic event in the life of the patient as
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Adjustment disorder
emotional symptoms (anxiety, depression) causing impairment following an identifiable psychosocial stressor (e.g., divorce, moving) and lasting < 6 months.
emotional symptoms (anxiety, depression) causing impairment following an identifiable psychosocial stressor (e.g., divorce, moving) and lasting < 6 months.
Adjustment disorder
Malingering
Patient consciously fakes or claims to have a disorder in order to attain a specific gain. conscious motivation
Patient consciously fakes or claims to have a disorder in order to attain a specific gain conscious motivation
Malingering
Factitious disorder
Consciously creates symptoms in order to assume “sick role” and to get medical attention. unconscious motivation
Consciously creates symptoms in order to assume “sick role” and to get medical attention. unconscious motivation
Factitious disorder
Gain: 1°, 2°, 3°
1° gain––what the symptom does for the patient’s internal psychic economy. 2° gain––what the symptom gets the patient (sympathy, attention). 3° gain––what the caretaker gets (like an MD on an interesting case).
Somatoform disorders in general what and who
Both illness production and motivation are unconscious drives. More common in women.
Somatoform disorders name the 6 of them
1. Conversion 2. Somatoform pain disorder 3. Hypochondriasis 4. Somatization disorder 5. Body dysmorphic disorder 6. Pseudocyesis
Conversion disorder
––motor or sensory symptoms (e.g., paralysis, pseudoseizure) that suggest neurologic or physical disorder, but tests and physical exam are negative; often follows an acute stressor; patient may be unconcerned about symptoms
motor or sensory symptoms (e.g., paralysis, pseudoseizure) that suggest neurologic or physical disorder, but tests and physical exam are negative; often follows an acute stressor; patient may be unconcerned about symptoms
Conversion disorder
Somatoform pain disorder
prolonged pain that is not explained completely by illness
prolonged pain that is not explained completely by illness
Somatoform pain disorder
Hypochondriasis
preoccupation with and fear of having a serious illness in spite of medical reassurance
preoccupation with and fear of having a serious illness in spite of medical reassurance
Hypochondriasis
Somatization disorder
variety of complaints in multiple organ systems with no identifiable underlying physical findings
variety of complaints in multiple organ systems with no identifiable underlying physical findings
Somatization disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
––preoccupation with minor or imagined physical flaws; patients often seek cosmetic surgery
preoccupation with minor or imagined physical flaws; patients often seek cosmetic surgery
Body dysmorphic disorder
Pseudocyesis
––false belief of being pregnant associated with objective physical signs of pregnancy
false belief of being pregnant associated with objective physical signs of pregnancy
Pseudocyesis
Personality trait
an enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the world
an enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the world
Personality trait
Personality disorder do they know
person is usually not aware of problem.
Personality disorder when
Disordered patterns must be stable by early adulthood not usually diagnosed in children.
Odd or eccentric; cannot develop meaningful social relationships. No psychosis; genetic association with schizophrenia.
Cluster A personality disorders
Cluster A personality disorders three types
1. Paranoid 2. Schizoid 3. Schizotypal
Cluster A personality disorders in general what and associaton
Odd or eccentric; cannot develop meaningful social relationships. No psychosis; genetic association with schizophrenia.
Cluster A personality disorders Paranoid
distrust and suspiciousness; projection is main defense mechanism
Cluster A personality disorders voluntary social withdrawal, limited emotional expression, content with social isolation, unlike avoidant
Schizoid
Cluster A personality disorders Schizoid
voluntary social withdrawal, limited emotional expression, content with social isolation, unlike avoidant
Cluster A personality disorders distrust and suspiciousness; projection is main defense mechanism
Paranoid
Cluster A personality disorders Schizotypal
interpersonal awkwardness, odd beliefs or magical thinking, eccentric appearance
Cluster A personality disorders interpersonal awkwardness, odd beliefs or magical thinking, eccentric appearance
Schizotypal
Cluster A,B,C personality disorders
“Weird.” “Wild.” “Worried.”
Cluster B personality disorders names
1. Antisocial 2. Borderline 3. Histrionic 4. Narcissistic
Cluster B personality disorders in general
“Wild.” Dramatic, emotional, or erratic; genetic association with mood disorders and substance abuse.
Cluster C personality disorders in general
“Worried.” Anxious or fearful; genetic association with anxiety disorders.
Cluster C personality disorders names
1. Avoidant 2. Obsessive 3. Dependent
Cluster C personality disorders Avoidant
sensitive to rejection, socially inhibited, timid, feelings of inadequacy
Cluster C personality disorders Dependent
submissive and clinging, excessive need to be taken care of, low self-confidence
Clinical findings in Bulima
Body weight is normal. Parotitis, enamel erosion, electrolyte disturbances, alkalosis, dorsal hand calluses from inducing vomiting.
Substance abuse definition
Maladaptive pattern leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. more severe than Substance dependance
Substance dependence definition
Maladaptive pattern of substance use without clinically significant impairment or distress
Clinical findings in Bulima
Body weight is normal. Parotitis, enamel erosion, electrolyte disturbances, alkalosis, dorsal hand calluses from inducing vomiting.
Substance abuse definition
Maladaptive pattern leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. more severe than Substance dependance
Substance dependence definition
Maladaptive pattern of substance use without clinically significant impairment or distress
Clinical findings in Bulima
Body weight is normal. Parotitis, enamel erosion, electrolyte disturbances, alkalosis, dorsal hand calluses from inducing vomiting.
Substance abuse definition
Maladaptive pattern leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. more severe than Substance dependance
Substance dependence definition
Maladaptive pattern of substance use without clinically significant impairment or distress
Intoxication from what drug causes Disinhibition, emotional lability, slurred speech, ataxia, coma, blackouts.
Alcohol
Intoxication from what drug causes CNS depression, nausea and vomiting, constipation, pupillary constriction
Opioids
Intoxication from what drug causes Psychomotor agitation, impaired judgment, pupillary dilation, hypertension, tachycardia,
Amphetamines Cocaine
Intoxication from what drug causes hallucinations, flashbacks, pupil dilation.
LSD
Intoxication from what drug causes hypertension, hallucinations (including tactile), paranoid ideations, angina, sudden cardiac death.
Cocaine
Intoxication from what drug causes euphoria, prolonged wakefulness and attention, cardiac arrhythmias, delusions, hallucinations, fever.
Amphetamines
Intoxication from what drug causes Belligerence, impulsiveness, fever, psychomotor agitation,
PCP
Intoxication from what drug causes vertical and horizontal nystagmus
PCP
Intoxication from what drug causes perception of slowed time
Marijuana
Intoxication from what drug causes Low safety margin, respiratory depression.
Barbiturates
Intoxication from what drug causes Greater safety margin. Amnesia, ataxia,
Benzodiazepines
Intoxication from what drug causes Addictive effects with alcohol.
Benzodiazepines
Intoxication from what drug causes Restlessness, insomnia, increased diuresis,
Caffeine
Describe withdrawal from Alcohol
Tremor, tachycardia, hypertension, malaise, nausea, seizures, delirium tremens (DTs), tremulousness, agitation, hallucinations
Describe withdrawal from Opioids
Anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, sweating, dilated pupils, piloerection (“cold turkey”), fever, rhinorrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea (“flulike” symptoms), yawning
Describe withdrawal from Amphetamines
“crash,” including depression, lethargy, headache, stomach cramps, hunger, hypersomnolence
Describe withdrawal from Cocaine
“crash,” including severe depression and suicidality, hypersomnolence, fatigue, malaise, severe psychological craving
Describe withdrawal from PCP
Recurrence of intoxication symptoms due to reabsorption in GI tract; sudden onset of severe, random, homicidal violence
Describe withdrawal from Barbiturates
Anxiety, seizures, delirium, life-threatening cardiovascular collapse
Describe withdrawal from Benzodiazepines
Rebound anxiety, seizures, tremor, insomnia
what drugs withdrawal symptoms are nausea, seizures, delirium tremens (DTs), tremulousness, agitation, hallucinations
Alcohol
what drugs withdrawal symptoms are fever, rhinorrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea (“flulike” symptoms), yawning
Opioids
what drugs withdrawal symptoms are “crash,” including depression, lethargy, headache, stomach cramps, hunger, hypersomnolence
Amphetamines
what drugs withdrawal symptoms are “crash,” including severe depression and suicidality, hypersomnolence, fatigue,
Cocaine
what drugs withdrawal symptoms are Recurrence of intoxication symptoms due to reabsorption in GI tract; sudden onset of severe, random, homicidal violence
PCP
what drugs withdrawal symptoms are Anxiety, seizures, delirium, life-threatening cardiovascular collapse
Barbiturates
what drugs withdrawal symptoms are Rebound anxiety, seizures, tremor, insomnia
Benzodiazepines
what drugs withdrawal symptoms are Headache, lethargy, depression, weight gain
Caffeine Nicotine
Heroin addiction #'s
Approximately 500,000 U.S. addicts
Heroin addiction users are at rick for
hepatitis, abscesses, overdose, hemorrhoids, AIDS, and right-sided endocarditis.
Alcoholism medical treatment
disulfiram to condition the patient to abstain from alcohol use
Delirium tremens who and and timing
Life-threatening alcohol withdrawal syndrome that peaks 2–5 days after last drink.
Life-threatening alcohol withdrawal syndrome that peaks 2–5 days after last drink.
Delirium tremens
Delirium tremens clinical findings
In order of appearance autonomic system hyperactivity (tachycardia, tremors, anxiety) psychotic symptoms (hallucinations, delusions), confusion.
Delirium tremens Tx
benzodiazepines.
Alcoholic cirrhosis wrt proteins
hypoalbuminemia, coagulation factor deficiencies,
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome due to
Caused by vitamin B (thiamine) deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome clinical findings and progression
1 Triad of confusion, ophthalmoplegia, and ataxia (Wernicke’s encephalopathy). May progress to memory loss, confabulation, personality change (Korsakoff’s psychosis; irreversible).
Associated with periventricular hemorrhage/necrosis, especially in mammillary bodies.
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome micro findings
periventricular hemorrhage and necrosis, especially in mammillary bodies.
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome Tx
Treatment: IV vitamin B1 (thiamine).
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Longitudinal lacerations at the gastroesophageal junction caused by excessive vomiting. Associated with pain in contrast to esophageal varices.
Longitudinal lacerations at the gastroesophageal junction caused by excessive vomiting
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Complications of alcoholism 3 "other"
peripheral neuropathy, testicular atrophy, hyperestrinism.
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Alcohol withdraw
Benzodiazepines
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Anorexia/bulimia
SSRIs
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Anxiety
Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Buspirone MAO inhibitors
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Atypical depression
MAO inhibitors
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Bipolar disorder
Mood stabilizers: --Lithium --Valproic acid --Carbamazepines
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Depression
SSRIs TCAs
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Depression with insomnia
Trazodone Mirtazapine
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Obsessive/compulsive disorder
SSRIs
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Panic disorder
TCAs Buspirone
psychiatric conditions Drug/s used to treat Schizophrenia
Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics aka
neuroleptics
neuroleptics aka
Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) names
Thioridazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine, chlorpromazine.
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) Mechanism
Most antipsychotics block dopamine D receptors
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) Clinical use
Schizophrenia, psychosis, acute mania, Tourette syndrome
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) Toxicity effects in general
-EPS -endocrine -muscarinic blocking effect -alpha blocking effect -histamine blocking effect -Neuroleptic malignant syndrome -Tardive dyskinesia
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) Toxicity effects wrt Extrapyramidal system (EPS) side effects
Evolution of EPS side effects: 4 h acute dystonia (twisting and repetitive movements) 4 d akinesia (inability to initiate movement) 4 wk akathisia (unpleasant sensations of "inner" restlessness) 4 mo tardive dyskinesia (repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements) (often irreversible)
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) Toxicity effects wrt endocrine side effects
e.g., dopamine receptor antagonism → hyperprolactinemia → gynecomastia
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) Toxicity effects wrt effects arising from blocking muscarinic , α , and histamine receptors.
muscarinic (dry mouth, constipation), α (hypotension), histamine (sedation)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome what
rigidity, myoglobinuria, autonomic instability, hyperpyrexia
rigidity, myoglobinuria, autonomic instability, hyperpyrexia (treat with dantrolene and dopamine agonists).
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome––
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Tx
treat with dantrolene and dopamine agonists
dystonia
a neurological movement disorder in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures
akinesia
inability to initiate movement due to difficulty selecting and/or activating motor programs in the central nervous system.
akathisia
unpleasant sensations of "inner" restlessness that manifests itself with an inability to sit still or remain motionless,
Tardive dyskinesia features
repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. Features of the disorder may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing of the lips, and rapid eye blinking.
a neurological movement disorder in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures
dystonia
inability to initiate movement due to difficulty selecting and/or activating motor programs in the central nervous system.
akinesia
unpleasant sensations of "inner" restlessness that manifests itself with an inability to sit still or remain motionless,
akathisia
Tardive dyskinesia mech
probably due to dopamine receptor sensitization; results of long-term antipsychotic use.
repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. Features of the disorder may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing of the lips, and rapid eye blinking.
Tardive dyskinesia
Atypical antipsychotics names
It’s not atypical for OLd CLosets to RISPER. Clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone.
Atypical antipsychotics Mechanism
Block 5-HT2 and dopamine receptors.
Atypical antipsychotics main Clinical use
Treatment of schizophrenia; useful for positive and negative symptoms.
Atypical antipsychotics Toxicity
Fewer extrapyramidal and anticholinergic side effects than other antipsychotics. Clozapine may cause agranulocytosis (requires weekly WBC monitoring).
Atypical antipsychotics "specific one" Clinical use
Olanzapine is also used for OCD, anxiety disorder, depression, mania, Tourette syndrome.
which Atypical antipsychotic may cause agranulocytosis
Clozapine- (requires weekly WBC monitoring).
Clozapine Toxicity
Clozapine may cause agranulocytosis (requires weekly WBC monitoring).
Lithium Mechanism
Not established; possibly related to inhibition of phosphoinositol cascade.
Lithium Clinical use
Mood stabilizer for bipolar affective disorder; blocks relapse and acute manic events.
Lithium Toxicity
TANTO -Tremor -ADH antagonist (leads to polyuria via nephrogenic DI) -Narrow theraputic window (needs constant monitoring) -teratogenisis -hypOthyroid
Buspirone Mechanism
Stimulates 5-HT receptors
Buspirone Clinical use
Anxiolysis for generalized anxiety disorder. Does not cause sedation or addiction. Does not interact with alcohol.
Anxiolysis for generalized anxiety disorder. Does not cause sedation or addiction. Does not interact with alcohol.
Buspirone
SSRIs names
Fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram.
SSRIs Mechanism
Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors.
SSRIs Clinical use
Endogenous depression, OCD.
SSRIs Toxicity
Fewer than TCAs. GI distress, sexual dysfunction (anorgasmia). “Serotonin syndrome” with MAO inhibitors
Serotonin syndrome cause/mech
It is the result of overstimulation of 5-HT1A receptors in central grey nuclei and the medulla and, perhaps, of overstimulation of 5-HT2 receptors.
Serotonin syndrome main clinical findings
hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, cardiovascular collapse.
hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, cardiovascular collapse
Serotonin syndrome
Tricyclic antidepressants names
CANDID: clomipramine amitriptyline nortriptyline desipramine Imipramine doxepin.
Tricyclic antidepressants Mechanism
Block reuptake of NE and serotonin.
Tricyclic antidepressants Clinical use
Major depression, bedwetting (imipramine), OCD (clomipramine).
Tricyclic antidepressants Side effects
Sedation, α-blocking effects, atropine-like (anticholinergic) side effects (tachycardia, urinary retention).
Tricyclic antidepressants Toxicity not wrt elderly
Tri-C’s: Convulsions, Coma, Cardiotoxicity (arrhythmias); also respiratory depression, hyperpyrexia.
CANDID: clomipramine amitriptyline nortriptyline desipramine Imipramine doxepin.
Tricyclic antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressants Toxicity wrt elderly
Confusion and hallucinations in elderly due to anticholinergic side effects (use nortriptyline).
Tricyclic antidepressants side effects wrt anticholinergic
atropine-like anticholinergic) side effects (tachycardia urinary retention). 3° TCAs (amitriptyline) have more anticholinergic effects than do 2° TCAs (nortriptyline).
Tricyclic antidepressants side effects wrt sedation
they all cause sedation, but Desipramine is the least sedating
Heterocyclic antidepressants names
You need BUtane in your VEINs to MURder for a MAP of AlcaTRAZ. Bupropion Venlafaxine Mirtazapine Maprotiline Trazodone
Heterocyclic antidepressants other uses
Bupropion-smoking cessation. Venlafaxine- generalized anxiety disorder Mirtazapine - insomnia Trazodone - insomnia
Bupropion Mech
Mechanism not well known.
Bupropion toxicity
stimulant effects (tachycardia, insomnia), headache, seizure in bulimic patients. Does not cause sexual side effects.
seizure in bulimic patients. Does not cause sexual side effects.
Bupropion toxicity
Venlafaxine mech
Inhibits serotonin, NE, and dopamine reuptake.
Venlafaxine toxicity
stimulant effects, sedation, nausea, constipation, ↑ BP.
Mirtazapine mech
α2 antagonist (↑ release of NE and serotonin) and potent 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.
Mirtazapine toxicity
Toxicity: sedation, ↑ appetite, weight gain, dry mouth.
Maprotiline mech
Blocks NE reuptake.
Maprotiline toxicity
sedation, orthostatic hypotension.
Trazodone mech
Primarily inhibit serotonin reuptake.
Trazodone toxicity
sedation, nausea, priapism, postural hypotension.
which Heterocyclic antidepressant Mechanism not well known.
Bupropion
which Heterocyclic antidepressant Inhibits serotonin, NE, and dopamine reuptake.
Venlafaxine
which Heterocyclic antidepressant stimulant effects, sedation, nausea, constipation, ↑BP.
Venlafaxine
which Heterocyclic antidepressant α2 antagonist (↑ release of NE and serotonin) and potent 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.
Mirtazapine
which Heterocyclic antidepressant sedation, ↑ appetite, weight gain, dry mouth.
Mirtazapine
which Heterocyclic antidepressant Blocks NE reuptake
Maprotiline
which Heterocyclic antidepressant sedation, orthostatic hypotension.
Maprotiline
which Heterocyclic antidepressant Primarily inhibit serotonin reuptake.
Trazodone
which Heterocyclic antidepressant sedation, nausea, priapism, postural hypotension.
Trazodone
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors Names
Phenelzine, tranylcypromine.
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Mechanism
Nonselective MAO inhibition →↑ levels of amine neurotransmitters.
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Clinical use
Atypical depression (i.e., with psychotic or phobic features), anxiety, hypochondriasis.
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Toxicity
Hypertensive crisis with tyramine ingestion (in many foods) and meperidine; CNS stimulation.
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors what causes HTN crisis
tyramine ingestion (in many foods) and meperidine
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors contraindications
Contraindication with SSRIs or β-agonists (to prevent serotonin syndrome).
Contraindication with SSRIs or β-agonists (to prevent serotonin syndrome).
MAOI's
what class are Phenelzine, tranylcypromine.
MAOI's