IED Flashcards
memorize IED treatment and features
1
Q
What is IED?
A
an impulse control disorder characterized by aggressive outbursts that has a rapid onset, and typically, little or no warning
2
Q
What treatment is available for IED?
A
No pharmacological treatment, but mood stabilizers, beta-blockers, antidepressants may work
3
Q
What is needed to diagnose IED?
A
Remember VETTY
4
Q
V in VETTY stands for…
A
Verbal outbursts
5
Q
E in VETTY stands for…
A
Explosive behavior towards property, people, animals
6
Q
T in VETTY stands for…
A
Twice weekly(verbal aggression occurs)
7
Q
The second T in VETTY stands for…
A
Three month period (verbal aggression)
8
Q
Y in VETTY stands for..
A
Year (12 month period) of 3 destructive/physically aggressive episodes
