MSE of Mania Flashcards
1
Q
Appearance?
A
Flamboyant clothing, sunglasses, hats, heavy make up and jewellery, may be unkempt/dishevelled
2
Q
Behaviour?
A
Hyperactive, over-friendly, confident, assertive, aggressive, may be flirtatious, impulsive, increased appetite
Good/poor eye contact and rapport
3
Q
Speech?
A
More talkative Pressured speech Loud speech Responsive to questions and coherant Clang associations - groupings of words, usually rhyming words, that are based on similar-sounding sounds, even though the words themselves don't have any logical reason to be grouped together.
4
Q
Mood/Affect?
A
Objectively and Subjectively: Euphoric/Euthymia/Elated
Irritable/tearful
Labile (easily altered)
Affect –> Reactive
5
Q
Though Form?
Though Content?
A
Evidence of FTD:
Flight of ideas
Tangentiallity
Self confident Impaired judgment/indiscretion Compulsive/impulsive Grandiose delusions (May have persecutory delusions)
6
Q
Perception?
A
Hallucinations (potentially)
7
Q
Insight?
Suicidal ideation?
A
Poor insight
Usually none.
8
Q
Cognition/IQ
A
Poor concentration/attention
Easily distractable
Intact memory but abstract thinking
