PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
ACCURATE A+
◉ Facetious Disorder tx?
Answer: Confront in non-threatening manner, collaborate with PCP
◉ Sedating antidepressants?
Answer: D.A.M.T
Doxepin
Amitriptyline
Mirtazapine
Trazodone
◉ Activating antidepressants
Answer: D.A.V.F
Duloxetine
Atomoxetine
Venlafaxine
Fluoxetine
, ◉ Which disorder? Falsifying physical or psychological signs/symptoms
to assume a sick role, ABSENCE of external reward, long
hospitalizations?
Answer: Factitious disorder
◉ Illness anxiety disorder tx?
Answer: SSRIs, see PCP, CBT
◉ Somatic symptom disorder tx
Answer: See PCP regularly, address psychological issues gradually
◉ Preoccupation with serious illness, mild symptoms or somatic
symptoms, persists for 6+ months? Performs excessive health related
behaviors?
Answer: Illness Anxiety disorder
◉ La belle indifference?
Answer: Conversion disorder (Neurological symptoms without
explanation)
◉ Generic medical conditions that may precipitate anxiety?
Answer: COPD, DM, Thyroid Dz, Seizures
◉ Serotonin Syndrome signs?