misc from formative Flashcards
1
Q
confabulation
A
memory disturbance, unintentional fabrication
2
Q
nihilistic delusion
A
delusion regarding non-existence of self/word
e.g. rotting insides
3
Q
pressure of speech
A
thoughts/speech very fast
cant stop them from talking
4
Q
FAST
A
fast alcohol screening tool
5
Q
how often should lithium levels be mearsued
A
3mo
6
Q
akathasia
A
restlessness
7
Q
catatonia
A
immobility, stupor
8
Q
dysarthria
A
difficulty articulating speech
9
Q
agraphia
A
inability to write
10
Q
dyscalculia
A
difficulty dealing with numbers
11
Q
alexithyma
A
subclinical emotional blindness
12
Q
anergia
A
lack energy
13
Q
cyclothymia
A
relatively mild moof fluctuations
14
Q
guardianship order
A
act on patient behalf when capacity impaired
15
Q
power of attorney
A
plan future when have capacity
