psychosomatic--those not covered by whats his face

Question 1

what psych symptoms are seen in lupus?

Answer 1

depression, mood disturbances, psychosis, delusions, and hallucinations

Question 2

what psych symptoms can be seen with hyperthyroidism?

Answer 2

nervousness, excitability, irritability, pressured speech, insomnia, psychosis, visual hallucinations

Question 3

what psych symptoms can be seen with hypothyroidism?

Answer 3

lethargy, depression, personality change, and paranoia

Question 4

what psych symptoms can be seen with thiamine deficiency?

Answer 4

poor concentration, confusion, confabulation

Question 5

what psych symptoms can be seen with cobalamin (vit B12) deficiency?

Answer 5

irritability, inattentiveness, psychosis, and dementia

Question 6

Treatments

Answer 6

• self-observation—write down stressors & rx to them
• cognitive restructuring–CBT essentially
• relaxation exercises
• mindfulness–accepts feeling while in present moment

Question 7

psych symptoms with PCP use?

Answer 7

agitation with blank stare, anxiety, stupor, aggression, panic, bizarre behavior