| Depression | Psychosis | Substance Abuse | Personality Disorders | Anxiety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SIGECAPS
What is the famous Depression Mnemonic?
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6 months
How long must criteria be present for schizophrenia?
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Benzos
What class of medications do we use 1st line to manage alcohol withdrawals?
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Borderline
What is the most commonly seen personality disorder managed inpatient?
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Worry
Anxiety Tension in muscles Concentration difficulty Hyperarousal (or irritability) Energy loss Restlessness Sleep disturbance
What is the GAD mnemonic?
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5
How many criteria must they have to meet a diagnosis of MDD?
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Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech or thoughts
Of the listed criteria, which 3 must you have at least one of, to qualify for schizophrenia?
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Alcohol and Methamphetamine
What are the 2 most commonly managed substances abused and managed while inpatient (in South Dakota)?
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DBT
What therapy do Borderline’s need to be put into while inpatient?
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Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax)
What is a good non-benzodiazepine choice for PRN anxiety?
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2 weeks
How long does this criteria need to be in place?
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Haldol, Zyprexa. Will also accept Thorazine, Geodon.
Name at least 2 antipsychotics that can be given IM for emergencies?
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Ativan (Lorazepam)
What is the best benzodiazepine choice for alcohol withdrawal in patients with hepatic impairment
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None. We manage comorbidities and symptoms only.
What medications are indicated for Borderline PD? (Trick question)
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SSRI/SNRI
What are the 1st line choices for scheduled anxiety control
|
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Depressed mood or anhedonia
Which two criteria must they have at least one of, to meet criteria for MDD?
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Benadryl 50mg, Haldol 5mg and Ativan 2mg
What are the components of a B52?
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Naltrexone
What is the most commonly medication used to help maintain alcohol sobriety?
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Trauma
What is the most common etiology of Borderline PD?
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Buspar (Buspirone)
What is a good augmenting scheduled medication for anxiety
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Hopeless, helpless, worthless thoughts.
What do we mean when we ask about “guilty thoughts” in SIGECAPS?
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Olanzapine IM and Ativan IM due to a risk of respiratory depression
What psychiatric emergency medication combination should not be given due to a risk of respiratory depression?
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Antipsychotics
What class of medications is the best choice to help manage agitation/psychosis and methamphetamine abuse?
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Bipolar
What diagnosis is commonly mistakenly diagnosed in place of Borderline?
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Cognitive slowing, depression, dependence/tolerance, fall risk, dizziness, confusion
What are side effects to benzodiazepines
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