Severe Mental Illness UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Severe Mental Illness with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Severe Mental Illness Flashcard Deck - 5 Cards
Flashcard 161:
_____ syndrome is a rare psychiatric condition characterised by nihilistic delusions, where the individuals believes they are dead, do not exist, have lost internal organs, or are decomposing
Answer: Cotard
Flashcard 162:
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 163:
What is the management of anorexia nervosa for adults?
_____
Answer: - CBT-ED (eating-disorder-focused)
- MANTRA (Maudsley Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults)
- SSCM (specialist supportive clinical management)
Flashcard 164: Electroconvulsive therapy is often preferred to achieve a rapid response in depressed elderly patients who are _____.
Answer: unable to eat and drink, psychotic, or actively suicidal
Flashcard 165:
Patients on lithium should have _____ & renal function tests monitored every 6 months
Answer: thyroid
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