Psychiatric Treatment Approaches and Disorders Quiz

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Which section in the chapter covers Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders?

VI (correct)

VII

Which section in the chapter discusses Defense Mechanisms?

X (correct)

VIII

Which section in the chapter focuses on Neurocognitive Disorders?

XIV

XVI (correct)

XIII

Which section in the chapter addresses Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders?

VIII Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main patterns in psychiatric illness mentioned in the text?

Ups and downs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Major Depressive Disorder according to the text?

Elation Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 stages of grief mentioned in the text?

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and guilt, and acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Atypical Depression as per the text?

Mood reactivity, hypersomnia, hyperphagia, and hypersensitivity to rejection Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitters are primarily involved in mood disorders?

Serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line treatment recommended for postpartum depression?

SSRI’s Signup and view all the answers

What mnemonic is used for assessing suicide risk?

SAD PERSONS Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of serotonin syndrome?

Excessive serotonin in the CNS, leading to mental status changes, autonomic hyperactivity, and neuromuscular abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is associated with weight gain and increased appetite?

Mirtazapine Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used for major depressive disorder and may cause abnormal dreams and sexual dysfunction?

Vortioxetine Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is associated with priapism as a potential adverse effect?

Trazadone Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder involves unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry?

Panic disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder involves emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a stressor, lasting less than 6 months?

Adjustment disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder includes major mood episodes and delusions or hallucinations in the absence of serious mood symptoms?

Schizoaffective disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary neurotransmitter targeted by antipsychotics?

Dopamine Signup and view all the answers

What syndrome is caused by neuroleptic drugs and leads to hyperthermia and muscle rigidity due to uncoupling in the electron transport chain?

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hallucination can occur in alcohol withdrawal and cocaine intoxication?

Visual hallucination Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) after a traumatic event?

3 days to 1 month Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter do antipsychotics primarily work on?

Dopamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic duration for delusional disorder?

At least 1 month Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hallucination can also occur in alcohol withdrawal and cocaine intoxication?

Tactile hallucination Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of symptoms for acute stress disorder (ASD) after a traumatic event?

3 days to 1 month Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder involves the presence of delusions for at least 1 month without impairment in function?

Delusional disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of antipsychotics?

Primarily work on dopamine receptors (D2, D4) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Psychopharmacology and Psychiatric Disorders

Trazadone and mirtazapine are used for insomnia, with trazadone linked to priapism and mirtazapine to weight gain and increased appetite
Bupropion is used for depression, anxiety disorder, and tension headaches, with side effects including insomnia, headache, and seizures
Varenicline is used for smoking cessation, with mood disturbance as a potential adverse effect
Vortioxetine is used for major depressive disorder, with adverse effects including nausea, abnormal dreams, sexual dysfunction, and anticholinergic effects
Mania in bipolar disorder is characterized by elevated mood, increased activity, and decreased need for sleep
Hypomania is a milder form of mania lasting at least 4 days
Bipolar I involves mania and depression, while bipolar II involves hypomania and depression
Lithium stabilizes cells and can cause hyponatremia, hypothyroidism, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, and tremors
Valproic acid blocks sodium and calcium channels and can lead to bone marrow suppression, hepatitis, and neural tube defects
Carbamazepine blocks sodium and calcium channels and is associated with agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity, and being a P-450 inducer
Anxiety disorders have psychological and physiological symptoms, with phobic disorders causing intense fear or anxiety in specific situations
Panic disorder involves unexpected panic attacks and persistent worry, while generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive worry and anxiety for at least 6 months

Psychiatric Treatment Approaches and Disorders

Adjustment disorder involves emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a stressor, lasting less than 6 months.
Acute stress disorder (ASD) lasts from 3 days to 1 month after a traumatic event, while PTSD lasts longer than 1 month.
Schizophrenia is characterized by deficits in reality testing and can be treated with antipsychotics.
Tactile hallucination and formication can also occur in alcohol withdrawal and cocaine intoxication.
Schizoaffective disorder includes major mood episodes and delusions or hallucinations in the absence of serious mood symptoms.
Delusional disorder involves the presence of delusions for at least 1 month without impairment in function.
Antipsychotics primarily work on dopamine receptors (D2, D4) and have various effects on different tracts.
Typical antipsychotics include Phenothiazines, Thioxanthenes, and Butyrophenone, each with specific characteristics and effects.
Atypical antipsychotics have a higher incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and various drug adverse effects.
Extrapyramidal syndromes (EPS) can result from antipsychotic medication and may persist after discontinuation.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is caused by neuroleptic drugs and leads to hyperthermia and muscle rigidity due to uncoupling in the electron transport chain.
Different types of tremors, including resting, intention, and essential tremors, have distinct characteristics and causes, and can be managed with specific treatments.

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Test your knowledge of psychiatric treatment approaches and disorders with this quiz. Explore topics such as adjustment disorder, schizophrenia, antipsychotic medications, extrapyramidal symptoms, and different types of tremors. Brush up on key concepts and enhance your understanding of psychiatric disorders and their treatment options.