12 Flashcards

1
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psychological presentation depression

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  • low mood
  • anxiety
  • perplexity
  • anhedonia
  • agitation
  • retardation
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presentation of changes in thought content associated with depression

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disproportionate guilt
hopelessness
worthlessness
ideas of reference 
delusions and hallucinations If severe
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3
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anhedonia

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inability to derive joy from previously enjoyable activities

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4
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delusion

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fixed false belief out of cultural norms

extraordinary conviction

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5
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abnormal beliefs component MSE

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  • pre-occupations
  • over-valued ideas
  • delusional beliefs
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physical presentation dementia

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  • neglect
  • weight change
  • fatigue
  • reduced libido
  • constipation
  • pain
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7
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examples neuroticness

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  • hypochondriasis
  • agoraphobia
  • obsessions and compulsions
  • panic attacks
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component ‘abnormal thought’ MSE

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  • phobias
  • obsessions
  • flight of ideas
  • formal thought disorder
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9
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define mood disorders

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disorders of mental status and function where altered mood is the core feature

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10
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first and second line ADHD management

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atomoxetine

methylphenidate

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11
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anxiety

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unpleasant emotion in which thoughts of apprehension or fear predominate

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12
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causes of delirium

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  • drugs
  • alcohol
  • infection
  • pain
  • metabolic
  • withdrawal
  • vit deficiencies
  • endocrinopathies
  • neurological
  • toxins and industrial exposure
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13
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describe speech component MSE

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  • spontaneity
  • volume
  • rate
  • rhythm
  • tone
  • dysarthria
  • dysphasia
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14
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types of cluster C PDs

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  • OCD
  • avoidant PD
  • dependant PD
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types of cluster B PDs

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  • histrionic PD
  • narcissistic PD
  • borderline PD
  • antisocial PD
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16
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describe mesocortical pathways

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where negative symptoms and cognitive disorders arise

too little dopamine

17
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components appearance MSE

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  • appropriate clothing
  • neglect
  • weight
  • eccentric/ unique clothing
  • provocative clothing
  • make up/ jewellery/ accessories
18
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management of personality disorders

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psychotherapy

19
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police powers criminal procedure Scotland act 1995

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  • removal from a public place
  • can detain for <24hours
  • purpose is to allow for assessment and make arrangements for treatment
20
Q

examples of opiates

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  • morphine
  • codeine
  • dihydrocodeine
  • opium
  • heroin
  • methadone
21
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effects of taking heroin

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  • constipation
  • analgesia
  • drowsiness and sleep
  • resp depression
  • cough reflex suppression
  • decreased sympathetic outflow
  • decreased body temperature
  • pupillary constriction
  • constipation
  • resp arrest with a pulse
22
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define guardianship order

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someone else is appointed to make decisions on behalf of an adult