Organic Mental Disorders Flashcards

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What psychiatric conditions are described as organic?

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Subacute/acute: delirium, organic mood disorder, organic psychotic disorder
Chronic: dementia, amnesiac syndrome, organic personality change

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How are organic conditions classified?

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Acute/subacute

Chronic

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How are organic conditions managed?

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Delirium: treat underlying cause, environmental and supportive, correct factors, no medical Tm
Amnesiac syndrome: depends on cause

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