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Question 1

What acronym is used for the ICD-10 criteria for panic disorders?

Answer 1

R - Recurrent panic attacks > 1 month
U - Unexpected onset
A - Autonomic symptoms
M - Multiple psych symptoms
P - Persistent worry about the future
E - Unexplained

Question 2

3 sx of refeeding syndrome

Answer 2

1. Confusion
2. Tachycardia
3. Oedema

Question 3

When does refeeding occur?

Answer 3

48-72 hours after refeeding begins

Question 4

Adverse events due to cocaine

Answer 4

1. COCAINE-INDUCED HYPERTHERMIA - give IV diazepam + vasodilators for cooling
2. Cardiac toxicity
3. Stroke
4. ENT complications

Question 5

Opioid vs benzodiazepine overdose

Answer 5

Opioid overdose - pinpoint pupils and no speech effect
BZD overdose - slurring of speech and no pupillary effect

Question 6

5 SE of Lithium

Answer 6

1. N+V
2. Fine tremor
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Nephrotixicity - nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
5. Weight gain

Question 7

What is brugada syndrome?

Answer 7

Brugada syndrome is a genetic heart condition that affects the heart’s electrical system and increases the risk of dangerous arrhythmias, especially ventricular fibrillation → which can cause sudden cardiac death

Question 8

Onset of alcohol withdrawal sx, seizures, and delirium tremens

Answer 8

symptoms: 6-12 hours
seizures: 36 hours
delirium tremens: 72 hours