Psych Flashcards
PTSD vs acute stress disorder
acute stress disorder is within 4 weeks of the event
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
type C - perfectionists
meticulous and rigid etiquettes around work/ morality/ values
struggle to work with others and adapt their way of doing things
avoidant personality disorder
type C - low self-esteem
avoidance of social contact for fear of criticism/ rejection
emotionally unstable personality disorder
type B - impulsivity
unstable interpersonal relationships and self-image
recurrent suicidal behaviour
difficulty controlling temper
paranoid personality disorder
type A - hypersensitivity
reluctance to confide
preoccupation with conspiratorial beliefs and hidden meaning
schizotypal personality disorder
type A - unusual beliefs and perceptions
ideas of reference
eccentric behaviour
lack of close friends
paranoia
schizoid personality disorder
type A - detached
emotionally cold
prefer to be alone
no interest in sexual interactions
mental health assessment section 2
assessment, 28 days, can give treatment (2 doctors)
mental health act section 3
treatment, 6mo, can be renewed (2 doctors)
mental health act section 4
emergency, 72h, NO treatment (waiting for section 2/3)
MHA section 5(2)
patient already admitted - allows doctors holding power for 72h -> waiting for section 2/3
MHA section 5(4)
patient already admitted - allows nurses holding power for 6h until doctor attends
MHA S135
court order to access patient’s home and remove them to a safe place
MHA S136
when a person is suspected of having a mental disorder in a public place
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
muscle rigidity; altered mental state (confusion); hyperthermia (high temp)
happens after antipsychotic dose increased / missed Parkinsons meds
Ix: raised creatinine kinase
Mx: stop antipsychotic, IV fluids, dantrolene, lorazepam
