4th Year Hx and MSE Flashcards
1
Q
what scale can be used to assess for risk of suicide?
A
SADPERSONS scale
2
Q
what is included into the SADPERSONS scale?
A
sex (male) age <20 or >44 depression previous suicide attempt ethanol abuse rational thinking loss (psychosis) social support lacking organised suicide plan no spouse sickness
3
Q
what score on the SADPERSONS scale should make you consider hospitalisation?
A
7-10
4
Q
what are Schneider’s first rank symptoms suggestive of?
A
schizophrenia
5
Q
what are the Schneider’s first rank symptoms?
A
auditory hallucinations
thought disorder
delusions and feelings of being influenced by external forces
6
Q
what are static risk factors?
A
those that cannot be changed such as age, gender, etc.
7
Q
what are dynamic risk factors?
A
those that can be modified in some way e.g. drug use, employment
