Psychiatry

Question 1

Causes of delirium

Answer 1

Causes of delirium  
Mnemonic: DELIRIUM  
D	Degenerative  
E	Epilepsy (post-ictal states)  
L  	Liver failure  
I  	Intracranial (injury to the head, subarachnoid haemorrhage, TIA, meningitis, cerebral abscess)  
R  	Rheumatic chorea  
I 	Infections – pneumonia, septicaemia  
U  	Uraemia  
M 	Metabolic – electrolyte imbalance

Question 2

Symptoms of depression (depression screening)

Answer 2

Symptoms of depression (depression screening)
Mnemonic: SLUMP
S Suicidal ideation or plans
L Lack of: interest, enjoyment (anhedonia), energy, appetite or libido
U Unworthiness
M Early Morning waking
P Poor concentration/Psychomotor retardation or agitation

Question 3

Suicide – risk factors

Answer 3

Suicide – risk factors  
Mnemonic: SAD PERSONS  
S  	Sex (male)  
A  	Age (older)  
D  	Depression  

P  	Previous attempt  
E  	Excessive alcohol or substance abuse  
R	Rational thinking, loss of  
S	Sickness (chronic illness)  
O  	Organised plan  
N  	No social supports  
S 	Stated intention to self-harm