Psychotic Disorders — Flashcards

Patient with acute psychosis and escalating agitation, olanzapine would be the next step in management because it _____ and _____

Acutely psychotic patient who is dangerous to themselves/others → _____

Hint: next step

_____ = hugging strangers due to depriviation

REM sleep behavior disorder is highly associated with underlying _____

How long must symptoms be present to establish a diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder? _____

Which extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g. due to antipsychotic use) occur > 6 months after starting? _____

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is often characterized by a generalized "_____" rigidity

What is the likely diagnosis in a teenage boy that presents after having an episode of unconsciousness followed by drowsiness and headache? The symptoms started and ended quickly. Physical exam is significant for a mild rash around the patient's mouth. Routine toxicology screen is negative. _____

Narcolepsy is associated with cataplexy, which is the loss of all muscle tone following a(n) _____ (e.g. laughter)

What psychiatric disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy offered as second line? _____