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Hoarding Syndrome
Hoarding Syndrome
- Sexual assault pts (and also military veterans) are at ↑ed risk of PTSD, along with risk of developing
major depression and contemplation of suicide actual attempt. also at increased risk for medical
problems, including sexually transmitted disease, pelvic pain, fibromyalgia, functional gastrointestinal
disorders, and cervical cancer, which may be linked to an avoidance of pelvic examinations.
- Some PTSD symptoms may appear immediately after the trauma; however, there is often a delay of
months, or even years, before full criteria for the diagnosis are met.
the first step in ASD / PTSD is "educate the patient about range of reactions to trauma",
especially when he insists that he is "not interested in talking" ... Board classic !!!
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DEPRESSION
DEPRESSED MOOD DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
ADJUSTMENT DISORDER
- Sx rarely last >6 mo after stressor ends
- Stressor can be single or multiple
- Involves emotional or behavioral symptoms (e.g. anxiety, depression, disturbance of conduct)
- Rx: psychotherapyÆ focuses on developing coping mechanisms and improving individual’s response to
and attitude about stressful situation
MAJOR DEPRESSION
Melancholic depression
- Subtype of major depression characterized by anhedonia, absent mood reactivity, depressed mood
(typically worse in the morning), insomnia or early-morning awakening, loss of appetite with weight loss,
excessive guilt, and psychomotor agitation or retardation.
- This subtype, and its psychomotor changes, is more common in older adults.
- Contrasted with atypical depression
Atypical depression
- Involves hypersomnia, increased appetite, rejection sensitivity, and leaden paralysis (heavy feelings in
limbs)
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS
- Parents of adolescent patients should always be notified when the patient is a risk to self or others or
when starting psychotropic medication. If pt is not suicidal and simply wants to discuss his depression or
obtain psychotherapy referrals, his request for confidentiality should be respected
- Patients with a single episode of major depressive disorder who respond to acute treatment should
continue antidepressant treatment for an additional 4-9 months (continuation phase treatment). There
is a significantly increased risk of depressive relapse in patients who discontinue antidepressants earlier.
The dose should be maintained at the level that achieved remission and not be reduced (i.e., the dose
that gets the patient well keeps the patient well)
- Maintenance phase treatment is defined as continuing antidepressant medication past the initial
continuation phase treatment. Maintenance for 1-3 years is appropriate for patients with a history of
multiple episodes (recurrent major depressive disorder), chronic episodes (>/=2 years), strong family
history, or severe episodes (eg, suicide attempt). Patients with a history of highly recurrent (eg, >/=3
lifetime episodes) and very severe, chronic major depressive episodes should continue maintenance
treatment indefinitely
- Should be tapered when discontinued
Failure of initial SSRI treatment:
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1. Increase dose to max. therapeutic dose
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: re-institute the same antidepressant and taper the dose gradually over 2-4 weeks
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BIPOLAR DISORDER
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Or carbamazepine—
Lithium, valproate and
carbamazepine—require
gradual titration over
several days
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Should be
reassessed
periodically after
starting med
Weight gain
- Pregnant women should either avoid lithium or adjust the dose during pregnancy as it may cause
complications in the first trimester (eg, Ebstein's anomaly) and later stages (eg, polyhydramnios,
diabetes insipidus, floppy infant syndrome [transient neonatal neuromuscular dysfunction], goiter)
- Lithium has a narrow therapeutic index and can easily cause toxicity. Drug levels should be monitored
every 6-12 months and 5-7 days after any dose changes or after starting other medications that can
interact with lithium.
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- If a pt has ↑ creatinine level, give valproateÆ periodic LFT monitoring and platelet count is needed due
to rare SE hepatotoxicity and thrombocytopenia
MAINTENANCE
- Lifelong illnessÆ require maintenance to ↓ risk of recurrence
- Most require maintenance for many years, but lifelong maintenance is indicated for those with severe
course (i.e. highly recurrent episodes, suicide attempts, severe symptoms, and impairment requiring
hospitalization)Æ if pt wants to stop medicineÆ strong therapeutic alliance, psychoeducation, and
adjunctive psychotherapy can help the patient accept the chronic nature of the illness and enhance
adherenceÆ if pts still insists on stopping medicine Æ slowly taper over wks to months and frequently
monitor to identify early signs and sx of recurrence
- Maintenance treatment typically involves continuation of mood stabilizers used to treat the acute mood
episode. Evidence-based options include lithium, valproate, quetiapine, and lamotrigine
- Patients with inadequate response to monotherapy and/or severe episodes (eg, psychotic features,
aggression, high risk of suicide, frequent episodes with marked impairment requiring hospitalization)
often require combination therapy. Lithium or valproate combined with a second-generation
antipsychotic (eg, quetiapine) is recommended as first-line treatment
- If antidepressant is used in acute depression, it should be slowly tapered and discontinued in
maintenance treatment
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SLEEP DISORDERS
POOR SLEEP HYGIENE
- Inadequate sleep hygiene is a sleep disorder due to performance of daily living activities that are
inconsistent with the maintenance of good-quality sleep and full daytime alertness.
- Examples of poor sleep hygiene practices include poor sleep scheduling with variable wake and sleep
times and frequent daytime napping; routine use of caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine especially in the period
preceding sleep; engaging in mentally or physically stimulating activities too close to bedtime; and
frequent use of the bed for activities other than sleep.
INSOMNIA DISORDER
- Insomnia for >/=3 nights a week for >/=3 months
NARCOLEPSY
- Narcolepsy pts are advised to maintain proper sleep habits, minimize alcohol, and avoid medications
that can cause drowsiness and worsen symptoms. In addition, a number of medications can be used to
treat the symptoms of narcolepsy.
• Modafinil (Provigil) and armodafinil (NuVigil)— address excessive, uncontrollable, daytime
sleepiness— considered chemically to be a novel stimulant— preferred treatment for narcolepsy
• Amphetamine stimulants (eg methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine)—have
traditionally been used—not currently considered first-line treatment, due to risk of abuse,
potential tolerance, and significant side effects.
• Sodium oxybate (Xyrem)—reduces cataplexy. Due to the potential for abuse and illicit use, both
sodium oxybate and amphetamines are regulated as controlled substances in the United States.
- A circadian rhythm disorder characterized by inability to stay awake in the evening (usually after 7 PM),
making social functioning difficult. These patients frequently complain of early-morning insomnia due to
their early bedtime
nap during the day. The period of deep sleep (Stage 4 sleep) becomes shorter and eventually disappears
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Older people also awaken more during all stages of sleep. These changes are normal and usually do not
indicate a sleep disorder
NIGHT TERRORS
- Occur in non-REM sleep
- Child cannot be fully awakened during episode and lasts a few min.
- No memory of event
- Most common in children 2-12 and peak at 5-7 years—usually resolve spontaneously as child ages
- Can be triggered by acute stress, sleep deprivation, illness or meds that effect CNS
NIGHTMARE
- Occur during REM sleep, usually in middle of night and early morning
- Child fully asleep during nightmare and does not scream, cry or become tachycardic
- Fully alert when awakened
- Can recall nightmare
EATING DISORDERS
Vegetarian diet is
a normal behavior
as long as the
BMI & the body
image are not
affected.
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ANOREXIA NERVOSA
- May have binge-eating/purging subtype—main difference is in the weight
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vomit / laxative
- Restrictive subtype: fasting and/or hyper-exercising
- Hospitalization and acute stabilization— highly recommended for dehydration, electrolyte disturbances
(eg, hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia), bradycardia, or severe weight loss.
- Supervise meals, and some patients require nasogastric tube feeding. During the onset of anabolism,
patients require close monitoring for refeeding syndrome: electrolyte depletion, arrhythmias, and heart
failure, which can result from fluid and electrolyte shifts. Vitamin deficiencies should be assessed and
supplemented if deficiencies are identified
BULIMIA NERVOSA
- Binges and inappropriate compensatory behavior must occur once a week for 3 months for diagnosis
- Signs of bulimia: hypotension, tachycardia, dry skin, menstrual abnormalities. Electrolyte abnormalities
(e.g. hypokalemia, hypochloremia, metabolic alkalosis), erosion of dental enamel, and parotid
hypertrophy who vomit frequently
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DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS
DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA
The specifier "with dissociative fugue" is used when amnesia is associated with seemingly purposeful travel or
bewildered wandering
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SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER
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CONVERSION DISORDER
- Pts can be hysterical or strangely indifferent to their symptoms i.e "La belle indifference"
- D/D requires extensive workup to rule out possible underlying medical causes
PSEUDOCYESIS
- Uncommon condition in which a woman presents with many signs and symptoms of pregnancy such as
amenorrhea, enlargement of the breasts and abdomen, morning sickness, weight gain, sensation of fetal
movement and reported positive urine pregnancy test per the patient. Ultrasound, however, will reveal
a normal endometrial stripe and the pregnancy test in office will be negative.
- Usually seen in women who have a strong desire to become pregnant.
- It has been suggested that the depression caused by this need is behind the occurrence of some
hormonal changes mimicking those of pregnancy.
- This is a form of conversion disorder
- Management requires psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
PATHOLOGIC GAMBLING
- More common in males
- Defined as a persistent and maladaptive gambling behavior that usually results in a preoccupation with
gambling and arranging for the means to indulge in it
- These patients might gamble increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement and can
resort to illegal behavior to finance their activities. Attempts to reduce gambling behavior are typically
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- When confronted about the issue, pathologic gamblers are usually dishonest and evasive.
- Gambling can also be used as a means of escaping from problems or relieving unhappiness
PSYCHOTHERAPIES
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SUICIDE
Hospitalization to maintain safety is indicated for patients with active suicidal ideation that includes a plan and
intent to act. Patients with suicidal ideation but no specific plan or intent need intensive outpatient treatment,
but not necessarily hospitalization (e.g., treat the underlying disorder with medication and/or psychotherapy,
increase the frequency of clinical contact, mobilize supports)
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FIREARM INJURY
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PERSONALITY DISORDERS
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ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER
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- Insecure attachment to the primary caregiver may underlie the unstable relationships
and fears of abandonment that are commonly seen in the disorder.
- UW Qs had pt with borderline Sx + dissociative Sx = Hx of abuse.
UW: 15072
ACUTE DRUG TOXICITIES
myadriasis
INHALANTS ABUSE
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- Commonly abused inhalants: Glue, nitrous oxide (“whippets”), amyl nitrite (“poppers”) and spray paints
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- Way of abuse: sniffing, huffing (inhaled from saturated cloth), bagging (bag over mouth or nose)
- Signs of acute intoxication:
Brief transient euphoria
LOC
Varys depending on specific chemical inhaled
Highly lipid solubleÆ produce immediate effectsÆ lasts 15-45 minutes—rapidly eliminated from
body—not commonly included in toxicology screen
They act as CNS depressants and can cause death
- Dermatitis (“glue sniffers rash”)—due to chemical exposure—around mouth and nostrils
- LFTs—may be ↑ed with repeated use
- Boys age 14-17 are at highest risk—may go unnoticed as common household products are used
AMPHETAMINE INTOXICATION
- Commonly exhibit agitation, irritability, paranoia, or delirium. and psychosis.
- Other Sx: chest pain or palpitations and tachycardia, hypertension, diaphoresis, and mydriasis.
- Other complications: cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, hyperthermia, and intracerebral hemorrhage.
- Dx: clinical as laboratory tests, beyond a qualitative toxicology screen, are of limited utility
- Bath salt: amphetamine analogÆ cause severe agitation and combativeness. Hyperthermia can occur
due to physical exertion but not very severe
BATH SALTS
- Synthetic cathinones—consist of a large family of amphetamine analogs
- MOA: ↑ release or inhibit reuptake of NE, dopamine and serotonin
- Can cause myoclonus and rarely seizures
- Most distinguishing feature of synthetic cathinone intoxication: prolonged duration of effect. Delirium
and psychosis due to bath salts may last from days to weeks, whereas the effects of intoxication with
other amphetamines or hallucinogens are usually of much shorter duration. (PCP sx lasts for shorter
duration—included in routine toxicology screen)
- Bath salts are usually sold as a white powder in small packages labeled as "plant food," "cleaners," or
other substances.
- May be ingested orally, inhaled, or injected.
- Not related to the product Epsom salts or any other substances used in bathing.
- Routine toxicology screens do not test for bath salts.
MDMA/ECSTASY/MOLLY
- 3, 4-Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA)—synthetic amphetamine with mild hallucinogenic
properties.
- ↑ synaptic norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin.
- Neurotoxicity may develop with long-term use.
- MDMA is often used by college students during "raves" (large dance parties) to enhance euphoria and
increase sociability, empathy, and sexual desire (not combative behavior)
- Intoxication may lead to hypertension, tachycardia, hyperthermia, serotonin syndrome (characterized
by autonomic dysregulation, high fever, altered mental status, neuromuscular irritability, and seizures),
hyponatremia, and death.
- Combining MDMA with other serotonergic drugs such as serotonergic antidepressants can increase the
risk of serotonin syndrome
- Not detected by routine toxicology screens.
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MARIJUANA INTOXICATION
- Cognitive effects include slow reaction time, incoordination, impaired short-term memory, and poor
concentration. Some individuals, such as this patient, experience dysphoria, anxiety, and paranoia
Perceptual disturbances such as auditory and visual hallucinations may also occur.
- Psychomotor impairment lasts beyond the timeframe of euphoria and can persist for up to a day,
resulting in high risk of injury or death in motor vehicle accidents. Chronic abuse is also associated with
gynecomastia in men.
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
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ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME
Usually
develop in
12-24 hrs
and resolve
in 24-48 hrs
HEROIN WITHDRAWAL
- Present within 6-12 hours, peak at 36-72 hours, and may continue for several days
- Very distressing but not life-threatening
- Restlessness and elevated pulse and BP (although usually not as elevated as alcohol withdrawal)
- Heroin does not cause dysmorphic facies but can cause IUGR, macrocephaly, SIDS and neonatal
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SMOKING CESSATION
- In addition to counseling, several meds are used to promote short and long term quit
- Bupropion is most commonly used—modestly effective at ↑ing quit rate
- TCAs are also moderately effective but not approved for this
- Varenicline—partial agonist of nicotinic Ach receptor—more effective than bupropion at ↑ing short and
long term quit
- Efficacy of all meds can be enhanced by nicotine replacement therapy in appropriate pts
POINTERS
- Glucocorticoids can induce manic, depressive or psychotic episodes
- If a child/adolescent presents with recent changes in behavior, emotions and social circleÆ suspect
substance abuse even if pt deniesÆ perform urine toxicology screen but keep in mind that pt may be
abusing substance not detected on routine toxicology screen (e.g. bath salts, K2, Salvia, household
inhalants etc).
- In addition to substance use, other considerations of adolescent patients presenting with behavioral
changes include: partner violence, date rape, physical or sexual abuse, and pregnancy.
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Question Main
Sub Division Notes
Id Division
hyperkalemia--> peaked T waves, followed by
lengthening of PR and QRS intervals and
2659 Medicine Cardiovascular System eventually resulting in sine wave
Rx: Calcium gluconate (also occasionally used for
Beta blocker and CCB overdose)
in HCM, there is diastolic heart failure. beta
blockers slow heart rate and increase diastole time
leading to increased time for filling ou of heart.
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hence, they are treatment of choice in hcm.
calcium channel blockers like diltiazem can be
used as alternative
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy-->dialted
cardiomyopathy-->Rx: total abstinence may
reverse this condition if employed earlier in course
2692 Medicine Cardiovascular System
cig. smoking cause coronary artery dis. and
cessation should be encouraged in heart failure
developing country--> rheumatic fever-->mitral
stenosis--> inc. left atrial pressure--> increase
pulmonary pressure--> exertional dyspnea,m
nocturnal cough and hemoptysis
2701 Medicine Cardiovascular System
hemoptysis in particular should raise suspicion of
MS
MS--> left atrial dilation-->atrial fibrillation-->
thrombus-->embolize
electrical alternans: amplitude of QRS varies from
beat to beat
2739 Medicine Cardiovascular System specific for pericardial effusion
cxr shows enlarged cardiac silhoutte
echo confirms the diagnosis
ACEi have survival benenfit in pts with CHF with
severity ranging frim asymptomatic to severe.
pts are typically started on low dose, which is then
2740 Medicine Cardiovascular System titrated upwards as pt tolerate cox improvement in
mortality is does-dependent.they reduce preload
and afterload as well as effects on local
renin-angiotensin system
epigastric pain with exertion n normal ecg--=
2742 Medicine Cardiovascular System exercise ecg--= negative--= GI endoscopy
positive--= coronary angiography
cig. smoking transiently raises BP but pts with
chronic light to moderate smoking have lower
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blood pressure readings as compared to
non-smokers
in pts taking statins and higly elevated CPK,
should stop taking statins as it can lead to
rhabdomyolysis and renal failure.
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N-acetylcysteine: 1. dissolution of mucus 2.
protection against contrast induced renal failure,
3. therapy for acetaminophen overdose
NE is given to hypotensive pts to inc. BP but in
some pts with dec. blood flow, vasoconstriction
can result in ischemia and necrosis of distal
fingers and toes (symmetric coolness and
duskiness of fingertips), intestines (resulting in
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mesenteric ischemia) or kidney (causing renal
failure).
Cholesterol emboli--can occur in pts with
atherosclerosis-->affect distal portion of digits
(asymmetric), also called "blue toe syndrome"
Metoprolol improve mortality in CHF, esp in NYHA
classes II and III. carvedilol and bisoprolo are also
beneficial.
3820 Medicine Cardiovascular System Spironolcatone was associated with 30% reduction
in overall mortality at 24 months in pts with NYHA
class III to IV HF who were receving ACEi and loop
diuretic (RALES trial)
clonic jerks can occur during any syncopal
episode which is prolonged and associated with
cerebral hypoxia, regardless of etiology.
Features suggestive of seizure: + trigger (eg lack
3881 Medicine Cardiovascular System of sleep, emotional stress, loud music, flashing
lights), + prodromal aura, head deviation or
unusual body posturing, tongue laceration or
prolonged postictal phase of confusion and
disorientation
diastolic and continuous murmurs are usualluy
due to underlying pathology--> perform
transthoracic echo
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midsystolic murmur in otherwise young
asymptomatic adults are usually beingn and do
not require further evaluation
HMG-CoA reductase is intracellular enzyme.
Captopril can cause immune mediated
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membranous glomerulonephritis.
ACEi are kind of extracellular enzyme blocker
tachycardia mediated myopathy: due to prolong
periods of rapid ventricular rates in A. flutter, a.
fib, VT, incessant atrial/junctional tachy, AV nodal
reentrant tachy--> LV dilatation and myocaridal
dysfunction in chronic cases-->Dx: ecg, echo and
4238 Medicine Cardiovascular System
assess other causes of LV dysfunction
Rx: aggressive rate and rhythm control with AV
nodal blocking agents, antiarrhythmic drugs and
catheter ablation of arrhythmia as it i reversible
condition
plasma BNP has recently become useful lab test
to distinguish between CHF and other causes of
dyspnea.
4270 Medicine Cardiovascular System
Value >100pg/ml diagnoses CHF with sensitivity,
specificity and predictive value of 90, 76 and 83,
respectively
excessive alcohol intake= >2drinks a day
binge drinking= >/= 5 drinks in a row
They lead to impaired BP control and should be
counselled
LEUKOCYTOCLASTICVASCULITIS:cutaneous
manifestations+ pulm infiltrates+ pleural eff
CHF--> reduced
ventilation-->hypoxia-->tahypnea-->hypocapnea-->
respiratory alkalosis
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COPD--> hypercapnea and hypoxia--> respiratory
acidosis
Sudden onset chest pain, tachpneam dyspnea,
tachycardia, small pleural effusion due to
hemorrhage or inflammation, pleuritic chest pain,
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h/o prolonged immobilization--> Pulmonary
embolism. Pleural effusion is exudative and
grossly bloody in this.
risk of TB is highest in those who have lived in US
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</= 5 years
Ideal location of distal tip of endotracheal tube=
4632 Medicine Pulmonary & Critical Care 2-6 cm above carina. further progression can
make it enter right main bronchus
pH decreases approx. 0.08 for every 10mmHg
acute rise in PaCO2
minute ventilation= TV x RR
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Hodgkin lymphoma--> curable with chemo &/or
radio. inc. risk of 2* malignancy in pts treated for
HL (incidence: 10% within 20 yrs and 30% within
30 yrs)
Most common 2* solid tumors: lungs (esp. in
smokers), breast, thyroid, bone and
4689 Medicine Pulmonary & Critical Care gastrointestinal (eg, colorectal, esophageal,
gastric tumors)
In addition, HL pts treated with radiation, and/or
chemo have an inc. risk of developing subsequent
acute leukemia or non-HL