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When initiating treatment with an amylin analogue, what adjustment is typically made to the insulin dose?
When initiating treatment with an amylin analogue, what adjustment is typically made to the insulin dose?
What is the recommended guideline for patients taking rapid acting insulin?
What is the recommended guideline for patients taking rapid acting insulin?
How do the chemicals in grapefruit affect statin medications?
How do the chemicals in grapefruit affect statin medications?
What is the result of the interaction between grapefruit and statin medications?
What is the result of the interaction between grapefruit and statin medications?
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Which statins are affected more by grapefruit consumption?
Which statins are affected more by grapefruit consumption?
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What is the potential consequence of consuming grapefruit with statin medications?
What is the potential consequence of consuming grapefruit with statin medications?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of biguanides?
What is the primary mechanism of action of biguanides?
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Which of the following medications is not used in patients with abnormal creatinine clearance?
Which of the following medications is not used in patients with abnormal creatinine clearance?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of thiazolidinediones?
What is the primary mechanism of action of thiazolidinediones?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of DPP-4 inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of DPP-4 inhibitors?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of GLP-1 receptor agonists?
What is the primary mechanism of action of GLP-1 receptor agonists?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of SGLT2 inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of SGLT2 inhibitors?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of amylins?
What is the primary mechanism of action of amylins?
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Which of the following medications carry a significant risk of hypoglycaemia?
Which of the following medications carry a significant risk of hypoglycaemia?
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Which of the following medications is not suitable for T1DM?
Which of the following medications is not suitable for T1DM?
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What is a recommended precaution when taking a statin?
What is a recommended precaution when taking a statin?
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What is a common side effect of niacin therapy?
What is a common side effect of niacin therapy?
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Why should patients with diabetes mellitus avoid taking niacin?
Why should patients with diabetes mellitus avoid taking niacin?
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What is a severe side effect of lipid-lowering medications, particularly statins and fibric acid derivatives?
What is a severe side effect of lipid-lowering medications, particularly statins and fibric acid derivatives?
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What should patients experiencing symptoms of rhabdomyolysis do?
What should patients experiencing symptoms of rhabdomyolysis do?
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What is the primary focus of pharmaceutical treatment for PCOS?
What is the primary focus of pharmaceutical treatment for PCOS?
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What is the purpose of oral contraceptives in PCOS treatment?
What is the purpose of oral contraceptives in PCOS treatment?
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What percentage of patients taking lipid-lowering medications may experience medication intolerance?
What percentage of patients taking lipid-lowering medications may experience medication intolerance?
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What is the significance of knowing a drug's renal clearance value?
What is the significance of knowing a drug's renal clearance value?
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In chronic renal disease, filtrate formation increases gradually.
In chronic renal disease, filtrate formation increases gradually.
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What is the leading cause of chronic renal disease?
What is the leading cause of chronic renal disease?
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The yellow colour of urine is due to _______________________, a pigment that results when the body destroys haemoglobin.
The yellow colour of urine is due to _______________________, a pigment that results when the body destroys haemoglobin.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the term for the clinical syndrome associated with renal failure?
What is the term for the clinical syndrome associated with renal failure?
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In renal failure, filtrate formation increases or stops completely.
In renal failure, filtrate formation increases or stops completely.
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What happens to urea as it moves out of the tubule into the interstitial fluid of the medulla?
What happens to urea as it moves out of the tubule into the interstitial fluid of the medulla?
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Alcohol increases the release of ADH.
Alcohol increases the release of ADH.
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What is the effect of ADH on urea recycling?
What is the effect of ADH on urea recycling?
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Loop diuretics, such as furosemide (Lasix), inhibit the formation of the medullary gradient by acting at the ______________________ of the nephron loop.
Loop diuretics, such as furosemide (Lasix), inhibit the formation of the medullary gradient by acting at the ______________________ of the nephron loop.
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Match the following diuretics with their mechanisms of action:
Match the following diuretics with their mechanisms of action:
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Most diuretics inhibit potassium-associated symporters.
Most diuretics inhibit potassium-associated symporters.
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What is the function of the vasa recta?
What is the function of the vasa recta?
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The glomerulus is the second capillary bed in the nephron.
The glomerulus is the second capillary bed in the nephron.
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What is the main function of the juxtaglomerular complex (JGC)?
What is the main function of the juxtaglomerular complex (JGC)?
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The process of selectively moving substances from the filtrate back into the blood is called ____________________.
The process of selectively moving substances from the filtrate back into the blood is called ____________________.
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What is the main function of glomerular filtration?
What is the main function of glomerular filtration?
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Tubular secretion is the process of moving substances from the filtrate back into the blood.
Tubular secretion is the process of moving substances from the filtrate back into the blood.
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Match the following processes with their descriptions:
Match the following processes with their descriptions:
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How much of the water, salt, and other components is typically reabsorbed in the tubular reabsorption process?
How much of the water, salt, and other components is typically reabsorbed in the tubular reabsorption process?
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What is the function of ANP in the body?
What is the function of ANP in the body?
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Tubular secretion is the process of reabsorbing substances from the filtrate back into the blood.
Tubular secretion is the process of reabsorbing substances from the filtrate back into the blood.
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What is the primary site of excretion for most substances, except for potassium?
What is the primary site of excretion for most substances, except for potassium?
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Tubular secretion is important for disposing of substances that are tightly bound to _______________________.
Tubular secretion is important for disposing of substances that are tightly bound to _______________________.
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What is the outer layer of dense fibrous connective tissue that anchors the kidney and the adrenal gland to surrounding structures?
What is the outer layer of dense fibrous connective tissue that anchors the kidney and the adrenal gland to surrounding structures?
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The renal pelvis is a region in the kidney that filters waste and excess fluids from the blood.
The renal pelvis is a region in the kidney that filters waste and excess fluids from the blood.
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Match the following substances with their roles in tubular secretion:
Match the following substances with their roles in tubular secretion:
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What is the approximate amount of blood delivered to the kidneys each minute under normal resting conditions?
What is the approximate amount of blood delivered to the kidneys each minute under normal resting conditions?
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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) primarily acts at the collecting ducts.
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) primarily acts at the collecting ducts.
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What is the effect of tubular secretion on blood pH?
What is the effect of tubular secretion on blood pH?
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The interlobar arteries branch into the ______________________ arteries that arch over the bases of the medullary pyramids.
The interlobar arteries branch into the ______________________ arteries that arch over the bases of the medullary pyramids.
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Match the following structures with their functions:
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What is the role of tubular secretion in controlling blood potassium levels?
What is the role of tubular secretion in controlling blood potassium levels?
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The smooth muscle in the walls of the calyces, pelvis, and ureter contracts rhythmically to propel urine by peristalsis.
The smooth muscle in the walls of the calyces, pelvis, and ureter contracts rhythmically to propel urine by peristalsis.
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What is the region in the kidney where the interlobar arteries branch into small cortical radiate arteries?
What is the region in the kidney where the interlobar arteries branch into small cortical radiate arteries?
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What is the percentage of total cardiac output delivered to the kidneys each minute under normal resting conditions?
What is the percentage of total cardiac output delivered to the kidneys each minute under normal resting conditions?
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What is a common consequence of progressive deterioration in renal function?
What is a common consequence of progressive deterioration in renal function?
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RRT (Renal Replacement Therapy) can correct all signs and symptoms of uraemia.
RRT (Renal Replacement Therapy) can correct all signs and symptoms of uraemia.
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What is the most common form of RRT?
What is the most common form of RRT?
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Haemodialysis is a process of ultrafiltration (fluid removal) and clearance of _____________ from the blood.
Haemodialysis is a process of ultrafiltration (fluid removal) and clearance of _____________ from the blood.
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Match the following vascular access methods with their descriptions:
Match the following vascular access methods with their descriptions:
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Fistula is the most common access method that has the highest risk of complications.
Fistula is the most common access method that has the highest risk of complications.
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What is the primary mechanism of action of haemodialysis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of haemodialysis?
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What is the primary cause of metabolic abnormalities in patients with renal failure?
What is the primary cause of metabolic abnormalities in patients with renal failure?
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Haemodialysis is the least used therapy for renal failure.
Haemodialysis is the least used therapy for renal failure.
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What is the preferred method of renal replacement therapy?
What is the preferred method of renal replacement therapy?
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Dietary adjustments for _______________________ intake play an important role in the initial management of renal failure.
Dietary adjustments for _______________________ intake play an important role in the initial management of renal failure.
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Match the following therapies with their indications:
Match the following therapies with their indications:
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What is the primary mechanism of action of therapies used in the management of renal failure?
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Peritoneal dialysis is a commonly used therapy for renal failure.
Peritoneal dialysis is a commonly used therapy for renal failure.
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What is the term for the clinical syndrome associated with renal failure?
What is the term for the clinical syndrome associated with renal failure?
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What is a suitable exercise test for patients with ESRD?
What is a suitable exercise test for patients with ESRD?
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Exercise training can favourably alter kidney function in human studies.
Exercise training can favourably alter kidney function in human studies.
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What is the benefit of exercise training in CKD patients not yet treated with dialysis?
What is the benefit of exercise training in CKD patients not yet treated with dialysis?
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Exercise heart rate responses are normalised after _______________________.
Exercise heart rate responses are normalised after _______________________.
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Why should caution be taken when using heart rate to determine training intensity in patients with stage 5 disease?
Why should caution be taken when using heart rate to determine training intensity in patients with stage 5 disease?
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Exercise training in CKD patients can harm kidney function.
Exercise training in CKD patients can harm kidney function.
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What is a consideration when prescribing exercise for patients being treated with dialysis?
What is a consideration when prescribing exercise for patients being treated with dialysis?
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The exercise prescription for patients with CKD should include _______________________, resistance, and flexibility exercises.
The exercise prescription for patients with CKD should include _______________________, resistance, and flexibility exercises.
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Match the following exercise tests with their characteristics:
Match the following exercise tests with their characteristics:
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What is a benefit of successful renal transplant?
What is a benefit of successful renal transplant?
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Exercise training improves the functional scores on self-reported scales in peritoneal dialysis patients.
Exercise training improves the functional scores on self-reported scales in peritoneal dialysis patients.
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What is the recommended amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week for patients with CKD?
What is the recommended amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week for patients with CKD?
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Exercise training is associated with a reduction in depression scores in patients with CKD.
Exercise training is associated with a reduction in depression scores in patients with CKD.
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What is the benefit of exercising during dialysis treatment for patients with ESRD?
What is the benefit of exercising during dialysis treatment for patients with ESRD?
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Patients with CKD who are not on dialysis can benefit from exercise training programs using standard exercise prescriptions for the general population, so long as they are screened properly and start at a ______________ intensity.
Patients with CKD who are not on dialysis can benefit from exercise training programs using standard exercise prescriptions for the general population, so long as they are screened properly and start at a ______________ intensity.
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Match the following benefits of exercise training with their effects on patients with CKD:
Match the following benefits of exercise training with their effects on patients with CKD:
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Exercise should be deferred if the patient is experiencing shortness of breath related to excess fluid status.
Exercise should be deferred if the patient is experiencing shortness of breath related to excess fluid status.
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What is the recommended timing for exercise in patients with ESRD?
What is the recommended timing for exercise in patients with ESRD?
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What is the benefit of exercising on non-dialysis days for patients with ESRD?
What is the benefit of exercising on non-dialysis days for patients with ESRD?
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What is the main cause of death in CKD patients?
What is the main cause of death in CKD patients?
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Patients with ESRD often know how much activity is too much activity.
Patients with ESRD often know how much activity is too much activity.
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What is the importance of gradual progression in exercise for haemodialysis patients?
What is the importance of gradual progression in exercise for haemodialysis patients?
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In haemodialysis patients, _______________ testing for strength is not recommended because of secondary hyperparathyroidism-related bone and joint problems.
In haemodialysis patients, _______________ testing for strength is not recommended because of secondary hyperparathyroidism-related bone and joint problems.
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Match the following special considerations with the type of patient:
Match the following special considerations with the type of patient:
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Patients with CKD not yet receiving dialysis are likely to be physically active.
Patients with CKD not yet receiving dialysis are likely to be physically active.
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Why should exercise heart rate prescriptions be avoided in haemodialysis patients?
Why should exercise heart rate prescriptions be avoided in haemodialysis patients?
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What should be avoided when exercising haemodialysis patients?
What should be avoided when exercising haemodialysis patients?
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In transplant patients, exercise heart rate responses are _______________ after transplant.
In transplant patients, exercise heart rate responses are _______________ after transplant.
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Prednisone may accelerate adaptations to resistance training in transplant patients.
Prednisone may accelerate adaptations to resistance training in transplant patients.
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What is the characteristic of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
What is the characteristic of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
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GAD typically begins in adulthood.
GAD typically begins in adulthood.
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What is the percentage of the Australian population affected by Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
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The most important risk factor for GAD development is _______________________.
The most important risk factor for GAD development is _______________________.
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Match the following anxiety disorders with their characteristics:
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What is the characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
What is the characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
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Binge-Eating Disorder is characterised by eating a very large amount of food in a discrete time window.
Binge-Eating Disorder is characterised by eating a very large amount of food in a discrete time window.
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What is the name of the disorder characterised by eating a very large amount of food in a discrete time window?
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What is a characteristic of psychotic disorders?
What is a characteristic of psychotic disorders?
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A psychologist can prescribe medication.
A psychologist can prescribe medication.
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What is another term for a mental illness characterized by periods of mania followed by periods of depression?
What is another term for a mental illness characterized by periods of mania followed by periods of depression?
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Schizophrenia is a mental illness characterized by an abnormal interpretation of ____________________.
Schizophrenia is a mental illness characterized by an abnormal interpretation of ____________________.
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What is an example of a trauma- and stressor-related disorder?
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Mood disorders are a group of mental illnesses characterized by feelings of excessive worry and fear.
Mood disorders are a group of mental illnesses characterized by feelings of excessive worry and fear.
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Match the following mental illnesses with their descriptions:
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What are the two types of symptoms of Schizophrenia?
What are the two types of symptoms of Schizophrenia?
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What is a characteristic of manic episodes?
What is a characteristic of manic episodes?
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Trauma- and stressor-related disorders are associated with intense feelings of ______________________.
Trauma- and stressor-related disorders are associated with intense feelings of ______________________.
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A lack of interest in the world is a positive symptom of Schizophrenia.
A lack of interest in the world is a positive symptom of Schizophrenia.
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Feeding and Eating Disorders are a group of mental illnesses characterized by abnormal thinking and perceptions.
Feeding and Eating Disorders are a group of mental illnesses characterized by abnormal thinking and perceptions.
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What is the main goal of treatment for Schizophrenia?
What is the main goal of treatment for Schizophrenia?
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Antipsychotic medications, particularly _______________________, increase the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
Antipsychotic medications, particularly _______________________, increase the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
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What is the primary mechanism of MDD?
What is the primary mechanism of MDD?
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PTSD is typically caused by an exposure to a natural disaster.
PTSD is typically caused by an exposure to a natural disaster.
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Match the following symptoms with the correct mental disorder:
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Exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms in people with _______________________.
Exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms in people with _______________________.
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What is the bi-directional relationship between physical health behaviours and psychological well-being?
What is the bi-directional relationship between physical health behaviours and psychological well-being?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of SSRIs in the management of PTSD?
What is the primary mechanism of action of SSRIs in the management of PTSD?
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Mental illness is diagnosed according to the criteria set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5).
Mental illness is diagnosed according to the criteria set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5).
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What is the term used to describe a person who lives with, or is in the process of recovering from, a mental illness or mental health problem?
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What is the aetiology of mental illness believed to be related to?
What is the aetiology of mental illness believed to be related to?
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Mental health problems do not meet the diagnostic criteria for a mental illness and are often experienced temporarily as a reaction to ______________ stress.
Mental health problems do not meet the diagnostic criteria for a mental illness and are often experienced temporarily as a reaction to ______________ stress.
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Match the following health professionals with their roles:
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Recovery-oriented approach focuses on the achievement of an optimal state of personal, social and emotional wellbeing.
Recovery-oriented approach focuses on the achievement of an optimal state of personal, social and emotional wellbeing.
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What percentage of the total government health expenditure was spent on mental health services in 2020-21?
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What is the most effective type of exercise for reducing symptoms in those with diagnosed anxiety disorders?
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There is a clear optimal dose of exercise for reducing MDD risk.
There is a clear optimal dose of exercise for reducing MDD risk.
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What are some strategies that can be used to optimize exercise adherence in patients with MDD?
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Exercise has been shown to be as effective as ______________ for the treatment of MDD.
Exercise has been shown to be as effective as ______________ for the treatment of MDD.
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What is a potential reason why many people with anxiety are reluctant to undertake exercise?
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There is evidence that exercise can reduce depression through both biological and psychological mechanisms.
There is evidence that exercise can reduce depression through both biological and psychological mechanisms.
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What is the term for the process of selectively moving substances from the filtrate back into the blood?
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Match the following mechanisms with their effects on MDD symptoms:
Match the following mechanisms with their effects on MDD symptoms:
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There is a dose-response relationship between exercise volume and reduction in ______________ risk.
There is a dose-response relationship between exercise volume and reduction in ______________ risk.
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What is the impact of Schizophrenia on life expectancy compared to the general population?
What is the impact of Schizophrenia on life expectancy compared to the general population?
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Exercise has been shown to have a negative impact on psychiatric symptoms in people with Schizophrenia.
Exercise has been shown to have a negative impact on psychiatric symptoms in people with Schizophrenia.
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What is the primary mechanism of action of exercise in Schizophrenia treatment?
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In people with Schizophrenia, exercise appears to have a _______ impact on the positive, negative, cognitive, and mood symptoms associated with the condition.
In people with Schizophrenia, exercise appears to have a _______ impact on the positive, negative, cognitive, and mood symptoms associated with the condition.
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What is the correlation between maximum aerobic capacity and global functioning in people with Schizophrenia?
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Individuals with Schizophrenia typically have high levels of aerobic fitness.
Individuals with Schizophrenia typically have high levels of aerobic fitness.
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What is the significance of social support in exercise programs for people with Schizophrenia?
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Match the following benefits of exercise in Schizophrenia treatment:
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Exercise programs for people with Schizophrenia should only be conducted in individual settings.
Exercise programs for people with Schizophrenia should only be conducted in individual settings.
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In people with Schizophrenia, higher intensity _______ has been shown to have better outcomes, but with increased dropout rates.
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What is a common misconception about people with mental illness?
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People with mental illness are often the perpetrators of violence.
People with mental illness are often the perpetrators of violence.
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What is a major determinant of violence?
What is a major determinant of violence?
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Fear of _______________________ creates an environment where individuals feel hesitant to disclose any diagnosed mental illness.
Fear of _______________________ creates an environment where individuals feel hesitant to disclose any diagnosed mental illness.
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Match the following communication strategies with their purposes:
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What is an important aspect of building relationships with people with mental illness?
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It is likely that people with mental illness will be the perpetrators of violence.
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What is a strategy to de-escalate a situation?
What is a strategy to de-escalate a situation?
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Whilst rare, you need to be cognisant that the behaviour of people with mental illness can change rapidly and you need to be able to safely respond in all _______________________.
Whilst rare, you need to be cognisant that the behaviour of people with mental illness can change rapidly and you need to be able to safely respond in all _______________________.
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What is the benefit of yoga for people with Schizophrenia?
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Exercise has been shown to have a negative impact on PTSD symptoms.
Exercise has been shown to have a negative impact on PTSD symptoms.
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What is the recommended frequency of exercise for people with severe mental illness according to the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Guidelines?
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_____________________ is a type of exercise that has been shown to have a small-to-moderate effect size on PTSD symptoms.
_____________________ is a type of exercise that has been shown to have a small-to-moderate effect size on PTSD symptoms.
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Match the following healthcare services with their descriptions:
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What is the primary focus of outcome measures in mental illness?
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Stigma and shame increase the likelihood of people with mental illness seeking treatment.
Stigma and shame increase the likelihood of people with mental illness seeking treatment.
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_____________________ is a questionnaire designed to characterise the severity of depression.
_____________________ is a questionnaire designed to characterise the severity of depression.
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What is the purpose of wearable technology in exercise for people with mental illness?
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What is the result of exercise on neurotransmitters in people with Schizophrenia?
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Study Notes
Oral Glucose-Lowering Medications
- Biguanides:
- Examples: Metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza, Glucophage)
- Mechanism: Decrease hepatic glucose production, improve insulin resistance in muscles
- Low risk of hypoglycemia, not used in patients with abnormal creatinine clearance (CHF and CKD)
- Sulfonylureas (1st Generation):
- Examples: Tolbutamide (Orinase), Tolazamide (Tolinase), Chlorpropamide (Diabenese)
- Mechanism: Increase insulin production in the pancreas
- Carry a significant risk of hypoglycemia, long half-life, rarely used in current clinical practice
- Sulfonylureas (2nd Generation):
- Examples: Glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase), Glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL), Glimepiride (Amaryl)
- Mechanism: Increase insulin production in the pancreas
- Carry a risk of hypoglycemia, but less than 1st generation sulfonylureas
Thiazolidinediones
- Examples: Pioglitazone (Actos), Rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet, Avandaryl)
- Mechanism: Decrease insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake, redistribute fat, decrease hepatic glucose output, preserve beta cell function, decrease vascular inflammation
- No significant risks with exercise, but can cause mild to moderate oedema
Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
- Examples: Acarbose (Precose), Miglitol (Glyset)
- Mechanism: Slow absorption of starch, disaccharides, and polysaccharides from the GI tract
- No significant risks with exercise, but can cause gas, bloating, and occasionally diarrhoea
Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors
- Examples: Sitagliptin (Januvia), Saxagliptin (Onglyza), Vildagliptin (Glavus), Linagliptin (Tradjenta)
- Mechanism: Inhibit DPP-4 enzyme, increase incretin levels, inhibit glucagon release, increase insulin secretion, decrease BGLs
- Low risk of hypoglycemia with exercise, not used in T1DM
Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors
- Examples: Canagliflozin (Invokana), Dapagliflozin (Farxiga), Empagliflozin (Jardiance), Erugliflozin (Steglatro)
- Mechanism: Inhibit glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, lower BGLs
- Can increase risk of ketoacidosis and UTI, may cause dehydration, ensure patients are well-hydrated with exercise
Injected (Non-Insulin) Medications
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists:
- Examples: Exenatide (Byetta), Dulaglutide (Trulicity), Liraglutide (Victoza), Semaglutide (Ozempic), Lixisenatide (Adlyxin)
- Mechanism: Decrease post-meal glucagon production, delay gastric emptying, increase satiety, decrease caloric intake
- Not suitable for T1DM, may reduce absorption of oral medications, increase risk of hypoglycemia with sulfonylureas
- Amylin Analogue:
- Example: Pramlintide (Symlin)
- Mechanism: Decrease post-meal glucagon production, delay gastric emptying, increase satiety, decrease caloric intake
- Indicated for insulin-treated T2DM and T1DM, contraindicated in patients with hypoglycemia unawareness, should not be mixed with insulin, can increase risk of hypoglycemia with insulin
Insulin
- Rapid Acting Insulin:
- Do not allow patients to exercise at the peak insulin dose (first 2 hours following administration)
- Short Acting Insulin:
- No specific notes
- Intermediate Acting Insulin:
- No specific notes
- Long Acting and Ultra Long Acting Insulin:
- No specific notes
Non-Diabetes Medications
- Statins:
- Effects of grapefruit: Increased statin levels, potential for abnormal high levels, avoid grapefruit products with statin therapy
- Lipid-Lowering Medications:
- Niacin: Can cause flushing, skin rashes, gastrointestinal problems, and pruritus, not recommended for individuals with hypotension, liver dysfunction, or peptic ulcers
- Up to 25% of patients may experience medication intolerance, including muscle inflammation or damage, risk of rhabdomyolysis
PCOS – Pharmaceutical Intervention
- Focuses on addressing reproductive dysfunction and insulin resistance
- Oral contraceptives are used to treat menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, and acne
Kidney Structure
- The renal fascia is the outer layer of dense fibrous connective tissue that anchors the kidney and adrenal gland to surrounding structures.
- The perirenal fat capsule is a fatty mass that surrounds the kidney and cushions it against blows.
- The fibrous capsule is a transparent capsule that prevents infections in surrounding regions from spreading to the kidney.
Internal Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
- A frontal section through a kidney reveals three distinct regions: cortex, medulla, and pelvis.
- The calyces collect urine, which drains continuously from the papillae, and empty it into the renal pelvis.
- The urine then flows through the renal pelvis and into the ureter, which moves it to the bladder to be stored.
Blood and Nerve Supply of the Kidneys
- Under normal resting conditions, the large renal arteries deliver one-fourth of the total cardiac output (about 1200mL) to the kidneys each minute.
- The renal arteries exit at right angles from the abdominal aorta, and the right renal artery is longer than the left because the aorta lies to the left of the midline.
- Each renal artery divides into five segmental arteries, which then branch into interlobar arteries within the renal sinus.
- The interlobar arteries branch into arcuate arteries at the cortex-medulla junction, which then radiate outward as cortical radiate arteries.
Juxtaglomerular Complex (JGC)
- Each nephron has a juxtaglomerular complex (JGC), a region where the most distal portion of the nephron loop lies against the afferent arteriole feeding the glomerulus.
- The JGC includes cells that help regulate the rate of filtrate formation and systemic blood pressure.
Mechanisms of Urine Formation
- Urine formation involves three processes: glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion.
- Glomerular filtration takes place in the renal corpuscle and produces a cell- and protein-free filtrate.
- Tubular reabsorption is the process of selectively moving substances from the filtrate back into the blood, reclaiming almost everything filtered.
- Tubular secretion is the process of selectively moving substances from the blood into the filtrate.
Urine Formation – Tubular Secretion
- Tubular secretion moves selected substances from the peritubular capillaries through the tubule cells into the filtrate.
- Tubular secretion is important for disposing of substances that are tightly bound to plasma proteins, eliminating undesirable substances or end products, ridding the body of excess potassium, and controlling blood pH.
Urea Recycling and the Medullary Osmotic Gradient
- Urea recycling forms a pool of urea that recycles back into the ascending thin limb of the nephron loop and contributes substantially to the high osmolality in the medulla.
- ADH enhances urea transport out of the medullary collecting duct, strengthening the medullary osmotic gradient and allowing more concentrated urine to be formed.
Diuretics
- Diuretics increase urine flow by inhibiting sodium reabsorption and the obligatory water reabsorption that normally follows.
- Examples of diuretics include alcohol, which inhibits release of ADH, and "loop diuretics" such as furosemide (Lasix), which inhibit formation of the medullary gradient.
Renal Clearance
- Creatinine has a renal clearance of 140 mL/min, making it a useful indicator of glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
Renal Disease
- Chronic renal disease is defined as a GFR of less than 60 mL/min for at least three months.
- The leading causes of chronic renal disease are diabetes mellitus (44% of new cases) and hypertension (28% of new cases).
- Renal failure (GFR < 15 mL/min) leads to uraemia, characterized by fatigue, anorexia, nausea, mental changes, and muscle cramps.
Urine – Colour and Transparency
- Freshly voided urine is clear and pale to deep yellow due to the pigment urochrome.
- Abnormal colours, such as pink, brown, or a smoky tinge, may result from eating certain foods or the presence of bile pigments or blood in the urine.
Clinical Considerations
- Parathyroid hormone is a key factor in renal failure, as it is produced in excess due to hyperphosphataemia, which leads to reduced conversion of vitamin D to its active form.
- Metabolic abnormalities associated with uraemia include insulin resistance, hyperglycaemia, and hypertriglyceridaemia with normal or low total cholesterol concentrations.
- Treatments for dialysis or immunosuppression therapy can contribute to these metabolic abnormalities.
Treatment and Management
- Treatment is multi-pronged, involving control of blood pressure and diabetes, use of ACEI/ARB, lowering urine protein, weight loss, smoking cessation, and regular exercise.
- Dietary adjustments for protein, sodium, and fluid intake play an important role in the initial management of renal failure.
- If treatments are not successful, renal replacement therapy (RRT) is required, with transplantation being the preferred method.
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT)
- Haemodialysis is the most common form of RRT, but it requires significant time at a renal centre.
- Home dialysis, either as haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, is the modality of choice.
- RCTs have demonstrated a better outcome for patients treated with five-plus dialysis treatments per week.
Signs and Symptoms
- CKD patients often present with symptoms and signs resulting from diminished kidney function, including excess fluid retention, peripheral oedema, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary congestion.
Diagnostic Testing and Treatment
- The decision to begin dialysis is determined by factors including cardiovascular status, electrolyte levels, chronic fluid overload, severe and irreversible oliguria, anuria, significant uraemic symptoms, and abnormal laboratory values.
- RRT does not correct all signs and symptoms of uraemia and often results in other concerns and side effects.
Haemodialysis
- Haemodialysis is a process of ultrafiltration and clearance of toxic solutes from the blood, necessitating vascular access by one of three methods: fistula, graft, or central venous catheter.
- Fistula is the most common access method, providing the best long-term vascular access and having the lowest risk of complications.
Exercise and CKD
- Exercise training can favourably alter kidney function, but evidence is inconsistent in human studies.
- Exercise training improves overall fitness, seems to be of some benefit on resting blood pressure and visceral fat, but has little observed beneficial effect on serum lipids.
- Exercise prescription for patients with CKD should be comprehensive and include aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercises.
Special Exercise Considerations
- Many CKD patients live sedentary lives and are not accustomed to being physically active.
- Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in CKD patients.
- Patients with CKD not yet receiving dialysis are likely to be diabetic, hypertensive, and overweight or obese.
- Exercise recommendations should be made with these comorbid conditions in mind.
Exercise and Haemodialysis
- Special considerations for haemodialysis patients include: extremely low fitness levels, timing of exercise sessions with dialysis sessions, frequent hospitalisations, and gradual progression.
- Heart rate prescriptions are typically invalid, and the use of RPE is recommended.
- Maximal exercise testing may not be feasible in all patients, but should be used whenever appropriate.
Exercise and Transplant
- Special considerations for transplant patients include: gradual progression, normalised exercise heart rate responses, and excessive or abnormal blood pressure during exercise.
- Patients may experience orthopaedic and musculoskeletal discomfort with strenuous exercise.
- Weight management often becomes an issue following transplant.
Mental Illness Introduction
- 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 7 young people experience a mental illness in the past 12 months
- In Australia, approximately $11.6 billion was spent on health services in 2020-21, representing 7.3% of total government health expenditure
- Mental illness has an extensive impact on individuals, families, and the community more broadly
Terminology
- Mental Illness: A health problem that significantly affects how a person feels, thinks, behaves, and interacts with others
- Mental Health Problem: Does not meet the diagnostic criteria for a mental illness, often experienced temporarily as a reaction to life stress, and can progress to mental illness if not managed effectively
- Mental Health Consumer: A person who lives with, or is in the process of recovering from, a mental illness or mental health problem
- Recovery-Oriented Approach: Emphasises hope, social inclusion, goal-setting, and self-management, focusing on achieving optimal personal, social, and emotional wellbeing
Aetiology of Mental Illness
- Aetiology of mental illness is believed to be related to a combination of three factors: biology, psychology, and environment
- Mental illness is associated with personal distress and/or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities
Treatment Provision
- Psychologist: A registered allied health professional who specialises in human behaviour and assists with managing how an individual thinks, feels, behaves, and reacts
- Psychiatrist: A medical doctor who has completed specialised training in psychiatry, responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders
Types of Mental Illness
- Psychotic Disorders (Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder)
- Hallucinations and delusions
- Abnormal thinking and perceptions
- Mood Disorders (Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder)
- Disturbance in emotional state
- Increased risk of suicide
- Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders (PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder)
- Anxiety and fear responses
- Associated with traumatic events
- Anxiety Disorders (Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Phobias)
- Excessive worry and fear
- Physical symptoms such as a fast heart rate and sweating
- Feeding and Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder)
- Disturbances in eating habits and weight management
- Negative impact on physical and mental health
Mental Health and Physical Activity Cycle
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Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of developing mental health problems
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Physical activity can improve mental health symptoms
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Sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor for developing mental health problems### Exercise in MDD Treatment
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Supervised exercise programs led by professionals tend to be more successful.
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Exercise has been shown to be as effective as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).
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Over the long-term (6 months), exercise has been shown to be more effective than SSRIs in achieving MDD remission.
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Most studies on exercise and MDD focus on aerobic exercise, but resistance training has also been shown to improve MDD symptoms.
Lifestyle Factors and MDD
- Other lifestyle factors, such as dietary modification, smoking cessation, and sleep hygiene, can act additively or synergistically with exercise to improve MDD symptoms.
Mechanisms of Exercise in MDD
- Exercise can reduce depression through both biological and psychological mechanisms.
- Exercise can retard mechanistic pathways responsible for MDD development.
Dose-Response Relationship
- There appears to be a dose-response relationship between exercise volume and reduction in MDD risk/symptoms.
- The greatest differences in risk for MDD have been observed among those who were completely sedentary versus those engaging in low doses of physical activity.
Exercise in Anxiety Treatment
- Less research has been conducted on exercise in anxiety disorders compared to MDD.
- Aerobic exercise has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms in those with diagnosed anxiety disorders (mostly generalized anxiety disorder) and those with raised anxiety.
- Higher intensity aerobic exercise has been shown to be more effective than lower intensity aerobic exercise.
Mechanisms of Exercise in Anxiety
- Physiological mechanisms hypothesized to be responsible for the benefits of exercise for anxiety have some overlap with those proposed for MDD.
Barriers to Exercise in Anxiety
- Exposure to physical exercise can provoke anxious feelings in some individuals, leading to reluctance to undertake exercise (anxiety sensitivity).
- Exposure to physical training may increase tolerance to these symptoms and decrease anxiety sensitivity.
Psychological Mechanisms of Exercise in Anxiety
- Engagement with exercise may lead to an increased sense of self-efficacy as patients see an increase in their ability to cope with physiological challenges.
- Exercise represents a change in social behavior (emotion action tendencies) for patients with anxiety disorders who tend to withdraw from social situations.
- The "distraction theory" proposes that exercise provides a "time out" from daily activities, decreasing anxious rumination and allowing patients to think anxiolytic thoughts instead.
The Impact of Severe Mental Illness
- People with schizophrenia have a reduced life expectancy of 15-25 years compared to the general population, largely due to cardiometabolic sequelae.
- This reduction increases to 25-30 years when drug or alcohol abuse/misuse is combined with a schizophrenia diagnosis.
- Severe mental illness also leads to a significant reduction in quality of life, resulting in a notable non-fatal burden.
The Impact of Schizophrenia
- Strong social support networks are key correlates of mental health.
- Setting social engagement and community participation goals can be worthwhile endeavors.
Exercise in Schizophrenia Treatment
- People with schizophrenia often have reduced physical activity and aerobic fitness levels.
- Barriers to exercise include fatigue, low motivation, lack of confidence, anxiety, and stress about exercising in public.
- Exercise can improve aerobic fitness and reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in those with schizophrenia.
- Psychiatric symptoms, including positive, negative, cognitive, and mood symptoms, can be reduced with 90 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise per week.
Evidence for Exercise in Schizophrenia
- Exercise appears to have a favorable impact on psychiatric symptoms, particularly in group settings with supervision.
- Higher intensity aerobic exercise is associated with better outcomes, but dropout rates increase with intensity.
- Consider individual comorbid conditions and situations when prescribing exercise intensity.
- Social support from medical and allied health professionals, family, and friends plays a significant role in initiating and maintaining exercise programs.
Exercise in PTSD Treatment
- There is limited data on the effect of exercise on PTSD symptoms, but exercise has a positive impact.
- There appears to be a dose-response relationship, but it's difficult to draw certain conclusions due to limited data.
- Exercise has a small-to-moderate effect on PTSD symptoms and improves secondary effects like depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, and quality of life.
General Exercise Progression and Regression Principles for Mental Illness
- Practical recommendations include limiting competition, encouraging self-selection, and focusing on moderate intensity initially.
- Consider individual differences and avoid overtraining.
Healthcare Services and Providers
- General Practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in accessing services for mental illness, with 13% of all GP encounters related to mental illness.
- GPs can diagnose, prescribe medication, and refer to other medical and allied health practitioners.
- Community Mental Health Care Services provide various services, including housing, support groups, and access to other medical services.
- In-Patient Hospital Care is required for acute hospitalisation, and Residential Care provides specialized mental health care on an overnight basis.
Outcome Measures in Mental Illness
- Various questionnaires assess the severity of mental illness, with a focus on depression.
- The DASS-21 is a commonly used and widely applicable scale for clinical practice.
Communication and De-Escalation
- Build relationships through respect, genuine interest, and non-verbal communication.
- Communicate effectively by focusing on the person, not the condition, and involving families and carers.
- Strategies to de-escalate a situation include active listening, reflective comments, and empathy.
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