Psych Test 3 - Meds & Values

which psych disorder will meds be entirely useless in treatment of?

factitious disorder

meds used in paraphilic disorders:

SSRIs, antipsychotics (always used in conjunction with therapy)

what medications are used for chemical castration in pedophiles?

medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), cyproterone, leuprolide, triptorelin

blood alcohol limit for drunk driving

80-100 mg/dL (0.08-0.10%)

binge drinking definition:

4 drinks (women) or 5 drinks (men) in 2 hrs

AUD withdrawal sx (tremor, agitation, VS increases, insomnia) onset:

6-8 hrs

AUD withdrawal sx (psychotic & perception alterations) onset:

8-10 hrs

AUD withdrawal sx (seizures, ANS hyperactivity) onset:

12-24 hrs

meds for anorexia nervosa:

SSRIs, antipsychotics

meds for bulimia nervosa:

SSRIs, TCAs, Prozac (specifically 60 mg dose)

meds for binge eating disorder:

SSRIs, TCAs, Vyvanse

meds for autism:

risperidone, aripiprazole, SSRIs, naltrexone

meds for ADHD:

Ritalin, Adderall, atomexitine (Strattera)

Ritalin/Adderall (stimulant) AE:

insomnia, appetite suppression/weight loss, HA, abdominal pain, lethargy

atomoxetine (Strattera) AE:

GI issues/reduced appetite, weight loss, urinary retention, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, liver injury, BP/HR increase, SI

paranoid personality disorder meds:

diazepam, haloperidol, pimozide (Valium, Haldol, Orap)

schizoid personality disorder meds:

bupropion, risperidone, olanzapine (Wellbutrin, Risperdal, Zyprexa)

cluster A meds:

low-dose antipsychotics

narcissistic personality disorder meds:

lithium, SSRIs

avoidant personality disorder meds:

SSRIs, SNRIs

obsessive-compulsive personality disorder meds:

clomipramine, fluoxetine (Anafranil, Prozac)