What is the definition of Obesity?
- BMI >30
2 Genetic mutations associated w/ obesity
- Melanocortin 4 receptor
What drug class can cause weight gain?
Antipsychotics (D2 receptor, 5HT2c blockade –> increased prolactin)
Amphetamine mechanism for obesity
Decrease appetite
Orlistat mechanism:
Lipase inhibitor
Topiramate/Phentermine combo mechanism:
Improves carb metabolism, less gluconeogenesis, appetite suppressant
Naltrexone/Bupropion combo mechanism:
Dampens reward of eating, appetite suppressant
Lorcaserin mechanism:
5HT2c receptor stimulator –> increase metabolism, lessen tendency to store fat, improve leptin sensitivity?
Anorexia Nervosa DSM-5 Criteria
Age and Gender pattern in Anorexia:
- Female > male (20:1)
What is lanugo hair?
- Seen with anorexia
Bulimia Nervosa DSM-5 Criteria
Age and Gender pattern in Bulimia:
- Female > male (10:1)
Bulimia characteristics compared to Anorexia:
What are physical symptoms of Bulimia?
Name for milder versions of Anorexia and Bulimia
Mild anorexia = Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Mild bulimia: Binge Eating Disorder
Pharmacotherapy can be used for what eating disorder? What drug class is most commonly used?
- SSRIs
What is Capgras Delusion?
Thinks someone has been replaced by an imposter
What is Fregoli Delusion?
Thinks different people are a single person who changes apperance or is in disguise
What is Vampirism?
Thinks that oneself is a vampire
What is Lycanthropy?
Thinks that oneself is a werewolf
Psychopathic Cannibalism is associated with what disorders?
What is Shared Delusion Disorder?
Most common version?
-1st person has a psychotic symptom and passes it on to others who develop the symptoms (not necessarily psychotic)
What is conversion disorder?
-Neurologic disorder induced by stress