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In what order is failure to thrive values lost?
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Weight -> height -> head circumference
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What early-childhood onset disorder is associated with decreased frontal lobe volumes?
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ADHD
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Which of the pervasive developmental disorders has stereotyped hand-wringing?
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Rett's Disorder (X-linked dominant)
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This amnesia is characterized by the inability to recall important personal information; usually due to stress or trauma
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Dissociative
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These are the 4 signs of psychosis
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Hallucinations
Delusions Illusions Loose Associations |
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This type of a hallucination is often associated w/ medical illness
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Visual hallucination
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This type of a hallucination is often associated w/ alcohol withdrawal
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Tactile hallucination
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How long do you have to have delusions for it to officially be a delusional disorder?
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> 1 month
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This disorder is associated with past sexual abuse; presence of 2 or more distinct identities
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Dissociative identity disorder
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Disassociate fugue
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geographical change causes confusion/memory deficits
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Dysthymia and hypomania > 2 years
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Cyclothymic disorder
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How long do you need 5/9 symptoms for to be dx with major depressive disorder?
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2 weeks
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Milder form of depression lasting at least 2 years?
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Dysthymia
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Rx for atypical depression
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MAO inhibitors and SSRIs
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How long does a panic attack need to last to be officially classified as a panic attack?
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10 minutes
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Rx for OCD
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SSRIs, clomipromine (anti-dep)
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Rx for Social phobia
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SSRIs
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How long can Maternal (post-partum) depression last for?
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2 weeks - 1 year
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How long does PTSD have to last for in order to be officially PTSD?
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1 month
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How long does GAD have to last for in order to be officially GAD?
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6 months
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Rxs for GAD
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BZD, buspirone, SSRI
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Adjustment disorder time period?
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<6months
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Withdrawal sxs include: piloerection, dilated pupils, sweating, fever, rhinorrhea, "flu-like"
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Opioids
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Withdrawal symptoms include delirium, life-threatening CV collapse
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Barbituates
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Withdrawal sxs include: stomach cramps, hunger, hypersomnolence
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Amphetamines
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Withdrawal sxs include: Suicidality, hypersomnolence, severe psychological craving
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Cocaine
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Withdrawal sxs include: irritability, anxiety, craving
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Nicotine
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How long can marijuana be detected for in the urine?
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1 month
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What are the 2 immediate physical sxs of marijuana use?
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rapid HR and conjunctival injections
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What is suboxone and what is it generally used for?
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Naloxone + Buprenorphine; used for heroin overdose - fewer w/drawal sxs then methadone (Mu receptor)
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How does alcohol potentiate GABA effects?
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Alcohol binds to GABAa receptors -> long term use downregulates GABA receptors -> shakes and tremors
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What kind of hematologic finding can alcoholism cause?
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Macrocytosis
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When do delirium tremens (DTs) peak?
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2-5 days after last drink (autonomic hyperactivity first to appear - tachy, tremors, anxiety, seizures)
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Rx for depression w/ insomnia
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Mirtazepine - a2-antagonist
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3 main Rxs for Panic disorder
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SSRIs, TCAs, BZDs
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Which Antipsychotics have high potencies?
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"Try to Fly High"
Trifluoperazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol |
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Which antipsychotics have low potencies?
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Chlorpramazine, Thioridazine
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Retinal deposit toxicity
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Thioridazine
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Corneal deposit toxicity
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Chlorpramazine
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4 major groups of Antipsychotic side effects
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Extrapyramidal effects
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Anti-cholinergic Tardive Dyskinesia |
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What are the extrapyramidal effects?
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Dystonia
Akathisia Parkinson-like |
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Stereotypical oral-facial movements
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Tardive Dyskinesia
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Risperidone tox
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Hyperprolactinemia
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Ziprasidone (atypical antipsychotic) tox
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Long QT
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This drug stimulates 5-HT1a receptors as it rxs GAD
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Buspirone
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Which TCA can be used to rx bedwetting?
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Imipramine
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Which TCA can be used to rx OCD?
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Chlomipramine
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What type of drug is Fluoxetine?
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SSRI
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What type of drug is Paroxetine?
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SSRI
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What type of drug is Sertraline?
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SSRI
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What type of drug is Citalopram?
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SSRI
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Rx for serotonin syndrome?
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Cyproheptadine (5-HT2 antagonist)
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Which SNRI can be used to rx GAD?
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Venlafaxine
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Which SNRI can be used to rx diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
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Duloxetine
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Which SNRI can be used to rx chronic pain and fibromylagia?
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Duloxetine
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Which opioid agonist can be associated with serotonin syndrome?
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Meperidine
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This class of drugs has a "washout" period where you shouldnt take any other drugs
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MAO inhibitors
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How does trazodone act and what is its most common clinical use?
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Inhibits serotonin reuptake; insomina
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