Mental State Examination Flashcards
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what is a mental state examination
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An assessment of a person’s current state of mind
2
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types of delusion
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Persecutory Grandiose Nilihistic Delusions of reference Thought interference
3
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8 things to focus on in a mental state examination
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Appearance & Behaviour Speech Mood & Affect Thought Form & Content Perception Risk Cognition - alertness, memory, attention Insight
4
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Persecutory
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perceived threat from others
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Grandiose
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considerable overestimate of abilities or possession of special powers
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Nilihistic
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belief that they are dead or do not exist
7
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Delusions of reference
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belief that external events/objects are directly related to them (e.g. TV programme)
8
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Thought interference
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insertion, withdrawal or broadcast
9
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Reactive affect
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appropriate reaction to the situation or topic being discussed
10
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Flattened affect
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limited emotional reaction
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Blunted affect
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no observed emotional reactions (specifically associated with psychosis)
12
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Labile affect
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excessive emotional fluctuations
