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Mental Health Flashcards

1
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Dementia vs delirium

A

Delirium is acute
Dementia progresses over 6m

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What screening tool can be used for major depressive episode?

A

PHQ 9

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3
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What is the mood disorder questionnaire used for?

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Screening for bipolar

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How long must depressive symptoms be present for dx?

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> 2weeks with SIGECAPS

Sleep
Interest
Guilt
Energy
Concentration
Appetite
Psychomotor
Suicidality

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How long should symptoms be present to dx schizophrenia? And what must be present for dx

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Signs of illness >6m, psychotic S/S for >1m with social/occupational dysfunction

2+ of symptoms of: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech/behaviours, withdrawal, self-neglect with 1 symptom being positive

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What are considered positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Delusions, hallucinations

“dream world”

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What are considered negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Social withdrawal, demotivation, self-neglect

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What are the risk factors for suicide?

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Sex
Age
Depression
Previous attempt
Ethanol abuse
Rational thinking loss
Social support loss
Organized plan
No spouse
Availability of lethal means
Sickness

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