Symptoms/Definitions Flashcards
muscle tension, headache, perspiration, palpitations, tightness in chest, stomach discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness, nausea, insomnia, vigilance, cautious or avoidant behaviors, changes/distortions in thinking, perception, and learning
anxiety
intense apprehension, fear, or terror, feelings of impending doom, intense physical discomfort
panic attack
recurrent panic attacks
panic disorder
fear cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation
phobia
excessive fear of situations in which a person might do something embarrassing or be evaluated negatively by others; intense fear of social situations
social anxiety disorder/social phobia
fear of specific objects or situations that could conceivable cause harm
specific phobia
fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult
agoraphobia
abrupt surge of intense fear/discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes; unpredictable onset
panic attack
persistent, unrealistic, and excessive chronic free-floating worry and anxiety
generalized anxiety disorder
restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge, being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, mind going blank, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance
generalized anxiety disorder
a recurrent and intrusive thought, feeling, idea, or sensation
obsession
a conscious standardized, recurrent behavior
compulsion
exaggerated belief that the body is deformed or defective in some specific way
body dysmorphic disorder
recurrent pulling out of one’s hair
trichotillomania
restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, resulting in significantly low body weight
anorexia nervosa
BMI of 17 or below, hypothermia, hypotension, lanugo, ECG changes, dependent edema, bradycardia, amenorrhea
anorexia nervosa
recurrent episodes of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain
bulimia nervosa
normal weight or overweight, arrhythmias, dental carries/enamel loss, swellen parotid glands, gastric distention, Russel’s sign, pre-renal azotemia, dehydration
bulimia nervosa
recurrent episodes of binge eating with no inappropriate compensatory behaviors; marked distress regarding binge eating
binge eating disorder
pattern of distrust and suspiciousness such that others’ motives are interpreted as malevolent
paranoid personality disorder
constantly on guard, hyper-vigilant, avoids interactions with others, persistently bears grudges, intimidating
paranoid personality disorder
pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression; profound defect in ability to form personal relationships; lifelong pattern of social withdrawal
schizoid personality disorder
cold, aloof, indifferent, prefers to work alone, unsociable, takes pleasure in few/no activities
schizoid personality disorder
pattern of acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior
schizotypal personality disorder
ideas of reference, odd beliefs, magical thinking, unusual perceptual experiences, suspiciousness, paranoia, inappropriate affect, lack of close friends
schizotypal personality disorder
pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others; failure to conform to social norms
antisocial personality disorder
deceitfulness, repeated lying, irritability, aggressiveness, consistent irresponsibility, lack of remorse, individual is at least 18
antisocial personality disorder
pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy; have an exaggerated sense of self worth and hypersensitivity to the evaluation of others
narcissistic personality disorder
believe they are entitled to special rights and privileges, view themselves as superior
optimistic, relaxed, cheerful
exploitation of others for self-gratification
narcissistic personality disorder
pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking; characterized by colorful, dramatic, and extroverted behavior
histrionic personality disorder
self-dramatizing, attention seeking, overly gregarious, seductive, difficulty maintaining long-lasting relationships
histrionic personality disorder
pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
avoidant personality disorder
extremely sensitive to rejection, socially isolates, awkward and uncomfortable in social settings, speech is slow and constrained with frequent hesitations, often lonely
avoidant personality disorder
pattern of submissive and clinging behavior related to an excessive need to be taken care of
dependent personality disorder
notable lack of self confidence, passive and acquiescent to others, allows others to make decisions, feels helpless when alone, tolerates mistreatment, demeans self to gain acceptance
dependent personality disorder
- pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self image, and affects; marked impulsivity
- characterized by pattern of intense and chaotic relationships, affective instability, and fluctuation of attitude towards other people
borderline personality disorder
always in crisis, depression, inability to be alone, clinging and distancing, splitting, manipulation, self-destructive behaviors, impulsivity
borderline personality disorder
pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
overly disciplined, perfectionistic, preoccupied with rules, lack of spontaneity, inflexible, meticulous, rank conscious
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
sudden event in one’s life that disturbs homeostasis, during which coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem
crisis
any disturbances in thoughts, feelings, or actions for which immediate therapeutic intervention is necessary; psychosis; violence
psychiatric emergency/crisis
exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence
symptoms last from 3 days to one month after exposure
acute stress disorder
disinhibtion, mood lability, impaired judgment, impaired social/occupational functioning, slurred speech, incoordination, unsteady gait, nystagmus, flushed face
alcohol intoxication
anxiety, hand tremor, autonomic hyperactivity, insomnia, N/V, transient hallucinations (visual, tactile, auditory), psychomotor agitation, generalized tonic-clonic seizures
alcohol withdrawal
alcohol intoxication occurs at blood alcohol levels between ___ and ___ mg/dL
100-200 mg/dL
alcohol withdrawal occurs ____ hours after last drink
may progress to DTs in ____ days
4-6 hours, 2-3 days
lethal blood alcohol level
400-700 mg/mL
3 characteristics of substance use disorder
repeated use of a substance + repeated relapse + intense craving
- muscle pain, swelling, weakness
- reddish tinge in urine caused by myoglobin break down
- elevated CPK, LDH, AST
alcoholic mypoathy
paralysis of ocular muscles, diplopia, ataxia, somnolence, stupor
Wernicke’s encephalopathy
- confusion, recent memory loss, and confabulation
- usually seen in people recovering from Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Karsakoff’s psychosis
peripheral nerve damage caused by toxic effects of alcohol and Thiamine deficiency
peripheral neuropathy
caused by accumulation of lipids in myocardial cells, which causes enlargement, CHF, arrhythmia
alcoholic cardiomyopathy
decreased exercise tolerance, tachycardia, dyspnea, edema, palpitations, non-productive cough, elevated CPK, AST, ALT, LDH - caused by alcohol
alcoholic cardiomyopathy
breakdown of stomach’s protective mucosal barrier
gastritis
inflammation and pain in esophagus; result of frequent vomiting
esophagitis
euphoria, mood changes, mental clouding, drowsiness, pain reduction, pupillary constriction, respiratory depression, peristaltic activity diminished, hypotension, decreased sexual function/libido
physiological effects of opioids
slow breathing, O2 levels fall below 86%, unresponsive (sometimes with loud snoring), hypotension, bradycardia, pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, respiratory depression
opioid overdose
opioid overdose triad
pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, respiratory depression
dysphoric mood, nausea/vomiting, muscle aches, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, pupillary dilation, piloerection, sweating, diarrhea, yawning, fever, insomnia
opioid withdrawal
opioid withdrawal occurs within ____ hours after lsat dose, peaks in ____ days, subsides in ____ days
6-8 hours, 2-3 days, 5-10 days
