Mneumonics Flashcards

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Mania

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“DIG FAST”

  • Distractibility
  • irritable mood/insomnia
  • Grandiosity
  • Flight of ideas
  • Agitation/increase in goal-directed activity
  • Speedy thoughts/speech
  • Thoughtlessness: seek pleasure without regard to consequences
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Suicide Risk

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“SAD PERSONS”

  • Sex: male
  • Age > 60 years
  • Depression
  • Previous attempt
  • Ethanol/drug abuse
  • Rational thinking loss
  • Suicide in family
  • Organized plan/access
  • No support
  • Sickness
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Depression

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“SIG E. CAPS”

  • Sleep
  • Interest
  • Guilt
  • Energy
  • Concentration
  • Appetite
  • Psychomotor changes
  • Suicidal ideation: hopelessness, Helplessness, Worthlessness
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PCP intoxication

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“RED DANES”

  • Rage
  • Erythema (redness of skin)
  • Dilated pupils
  • Delusions
  • Amnesia
  • Nystagmus
  • Excitation
  • Skin dryness
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