Psych - Del, Dem, Dep Flashcards
1
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delirium presentation mnemonic
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acute onset
inattention
disorganized thinking
Altered consciousness
2
Q
non-pharma for delirium?
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quiet environment well lit optimisation of hearing/vision close observation orientation family members physical restraints last resort
3
Q
pharma mx for delirium?
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stop all non-essential meds
haloperiodol
low-dose risperidone
4
Q
etiology of delirum? mnemonic
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I WATCH DEATH infectious withdrawal from drugs acute metabolic disorder trauma CNS hypoxia deficiencies in vitamins endocrinopathies acute vascular insults toxins heavy metals
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etiology of dementia?mnemonic
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VITAMIN D VEST Vitamin deficiency (B12/thiamine) Intracranial tumour Trauma anoxia metabolic (diabetes) Infection (postencephalitis, HIV) normal pressure yhdrocephalus degenerative (Alz's, CJD) Vascular (multi-infarct) endocrine (hypothyroid) Space occupying lesion toxic (ETOH)
