Common Mental Disorders — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: What is the main indication for Z-drugs (Zopiclone, Zolpidem)? _____

Answer: Short-term insomnia

Flashcard 52: How does OCD differ from obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD)? _____

Answer: OCPD patients are ego-syntonic = they are unaware their behaviour is problematic

Flashcard 53: Are patients with avoidant personality disorder content with social isolation? _____

Answer: No, they crave social contact

Extra: Avoidant PD vs. Schizoid PD:\n- **Avoidant PD:** Crave social interaction but avoid it due to fear of rejection/criticism.\n- **Schizoid PD:** Prefer social isolation and have no desire for close relationships.

Flashcard 54: Which personality disorder is characterised by preoccupation with details, cleanliness, order & control over all aspects of life? _____

Answer: Obsessive-compulsive (cluster C)

Flashcard 55: What cluster of personality disorder is Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder? _____

Answer: C

Flashcard 56: What is the first-line management of anorexia nervosa for children? _____

Answer: Anorexia-nervosa-focused family therapy

Flashcard 57: Anorexia nervosa affects ~95% _____

Answer: females

Flashcard 58: _____ is a chronic psychiatric condition characterised by intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) that the person feels driven to perform, significantly impairing daily functioning

Answer: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Flashcard 59: Long-term insomnia management? _____

Answer: CBT-I

Flashcard 60: In GAD, _____ of the following symptoms are present most of the time (6): Worry WARTS Wound up (irritability) Worn out (fatigue) Absentmindedness (poor concentration) Restlessness Tension in muscles Sleep disturbance

Answer: 3