Behavioral/Mental Health Flashcards
In order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD they must exhibit symptoms for longer than _____ months and symptoms must have started before age _____ .
6 months
age 12
What must you always rule out before diagnosed generalized anxiety disorder?
hypothyroidism
anxiety following a stressful event
posttraumatic stress disorder
what are symptoms of panic disorder?
SOB, tremulous, sweating, palpitations, CP, and nausea
what is the difference between acute stress disorder and PTSD?
duration of symptoms.
less than 1 month, acute stress disorder
greater than 1 month, PTSD
How do we treat phobias?
CBT
What are some positive symptoms associated with schizophrenia?
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, catatonic behavior
If someone is having schizophrenia symptoms but they’ve only last one month, what is it called? what if its between 1 and 6 months?
1 month = brief psychotic episode
1-6 months = schizophreniform disorder
Anorexia is defined as less than ____ percent expected for BMI less than ______.
15 percent expected
less than 17
Is anorexia ego-syntonic or ego-dystonic?
ego-syntonic – they are unaware
what does SIGECAPS stand for and what disease is it associated with?
Depression
Suicide, Interests, Guilt, Energy, Concentration, Appetite, Psychomotor, sleep/sex
what does DIGFAST stand for and what disease is it associated with?
bipolar disorder
Distractability, Insomnia, grandiosity, flight of ideas, agitation/activities, sexual, talkative
What somatoform disorder is associated with neurologic symptoms that are inconsistent with a neurologic disease, but causes significant distress. For example, patient got a call that their son died and now they have a paralysis or go blind.
Conversion disorder
what somatoform disorder is associated with a patient seeing multiple docs and have had multiple treatments for significant length of time regarding a certain body party
Somatization
What is somatoform disorder is associated with always having a variety of different disorders, doctor shop, or “checkboard” abdomen
Hypochondriasis
patient will assume the sick role, to get medical attention – for primary gain. often have medical knowledge, and may inflict pain on themselves
Factitious disorder
Patient IS faking complaints with secondary gain (drugs, money, etc)
Malingering
Someone who thinks they have huge ears so they won’t cut their hair. This disorder is ego-syntonic.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
This syndrome is a type of factitious disorder, they like to assume the sick role for primary gain. Can be by proxy.
Muchausen Syndrome
This personality disorder is associated with a lack of trust, believes motives of others are malicious. They usually live alone and constantly persecute others.
Paranoid personality disorder
This personality disorder is associated with no respect for authority. Its never their fault, and they participate in unlawful activities. Lack remorse, may burn animals.
Antisocial personality disorder
This personality disorder is associated with a belief that their fews are superior to everyone elses.
Narcissistic personality disorder
This personality disorder is associated with a very unstable self-image and interpersonal relationships. Their relationships are very black and white. They often fill emptiness with sex and drugs.
Borderline personality disorder
This personality disorder is associated with what appears to be a phobia (social discomfort), and they have no insight into their actions. Fear of criticism/
Avoidant personality disorder
This personality disorder is associated with people who rely on what they “feel” and may feel they are “seers”. Can lead to schizophrenia.
Schizotypal personality disorder
This personality disorder is associated with a complete absence of emotional dependence on other people (very blunt). Don’t interact with others. Typically do the same thing or eat the same thing every day.
Schizoid personality disorder
This personality disorder is associated with people who are the center of attention, very dramatic, and are easily swayed.
Histrionic personality disorder
This personality disorder is associated with difficulty making decisions, overly reliant on others. Often have separation anxiety.
Dependent personality disorder
When dealing with addiction, what are two medications that can be given to help with prevention of cravings.
Naltrexone and Baclofen
