Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards

Flashcard 161: What is the strongest risk factor for developing a psychotic disorder (schizophrenia)? _____

Answer: Family history

Flashcard 162: A lithium blood sample should be taken _____ after the last dose

Answer: 12 hours

Flashcard 163: What cluster of personality disorder is Schizoid Personality Disorder? _____

Answer: A

Flashcard 164: The prognosis of anorexia nervosa is _____

Answer: poor

Flashcard 165: What cluster of personality disorder is Antisocial Personality Disorder? _____

Answer: B

Flashcard 166: What cluster of personality disorder is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? _____

Answer: B

Flashcard 167: Patients on lithium should have _____ & renal function tests monitored every 6 months

Answer: thyroid

Flashcard 168: What is the second-line/alternative management of anorexia nervosa for children? _____

Answer: CBT-ED

Extra: Note: Anorexia-focused family therapy (FT-AN/FBT) is the first-line treatment for children and young people. CBT-ED is recommended if FT-AN is unacceptable, contraindicated, or ineffective.

Flashcard 169: What is the management of a diagnosed psychotic disorder? _____

Answer: Oral antipsychotic with psychological intervention