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Symptoms/Definitions Flashcards

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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

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anxiety

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intense apprehension, fear, or terror, feelings of impending doom, intense physical discomfort

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panic attack

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recurrent panic attacks

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panic disorder

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fear cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation

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phobia

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excessive fear of situations in which a person might do something embarrassing or be evaluated negatively by others; intense fear of social situations

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social anxiety disorder/social phobia

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fear of specific objects or situations that could conceivable cause harm

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specific phobia

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fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult

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agoraphobia

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abrupt surge of intense fear/discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes; unpredictable onset

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panic attack

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persistent, unrealistic, and excessive chronic free-floating worry and anxiety

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generalized anxiety disorder

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restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge, being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, mind going blank, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance

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generalized anxiety disorder

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a recurrent and intrusive thought, feeling, idea, or sensation

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obsession

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a conscious standardized, recurrent behavior

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compulsion

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exaggerated belief that the body is deformed or defective in some specific way

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body dysmorphic disorder

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recurrent pulling out of one’s hair

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trichotillomania

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restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, resulting in significantly low body weight

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anorexia nervosa

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BMI of 17 or below, hypothermia, hypotension, lanugo, ECG changes, dependent edema, bradycardia, amenorrhea

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anorexia nervosa

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recurrent episodes of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain

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bulimia nervosa

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normal weight or overweight, arrhythmias, dental carries/enamel loss, swellen parotid glands, gastric distention, Russel’s sign, pre-renal azotemia, dehydration

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bulimia nervosa

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recurrent episodes of binge eating with no inappropriate compensatory behaviors; marked distress regarding binge eating

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binge eating disorder

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pattern of distrust and suspiciousness such that others’ motives are interpreted as malevolent

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paranoid personality disorder

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constantly on guard, hyper-vigilant, avoids interactions with others, persistently bears grudges, intimidating

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paranoid personality disorder

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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

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schizoid personality disorder

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cold, aloof, indifferent, prefers to work alone, unsociable, takes pleasure in few/no activities

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schizoid personality disorder

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pattern of acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior

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schizotypal personality disorder

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ideas of reference, odd beliefs, magical thinking, unusual perceptual experiences, suspiciousness, paranoia, inappropriate affect, lack of close friends

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schizotypal personality disorder

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pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others; failure to conform to social norms

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antisocial personality disorder

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deceitfulness, repeated lying, irritability, aggressiveness, consistent irresponsibility, lack of remorse, individual is at least 18

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antisocial personality disorder

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pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy; have an exaggerated sense of self worth and hypersensitivity to the evaluation of others

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narcissistic personality disorder

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believe they are entitled to special rights and privileges, view themselves as superior
optimistic, relaxed, cheerful
exploitation of others for self-gratification

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narcissistic personality disorder

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pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking; characterized by colorful, dramatic, and extroverted behavior

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histrionic personality disorder

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self-dramatizing, attention seeking, overly gregarious, seductive, difficulty maintaining long-lasting relationships

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histrionic personality disorder

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pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation

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avoidant personality disorder

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extremely sensitive to rejection, socially isolates, awkward and uncomfortable in social settings, speech is slow and constrained with frequent hesitations, often lonely

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avoidant personality disorder

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pattern of submissive and clinging behavior related to an excessive need to be taken care of

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dependent personality disorder

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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

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dependent personality disorder

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  • 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
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borderline personality disorder

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always in crisis, depression, inability to be alone, clinging and distancing, splitting, manipulation, self-destructive behaviors, impulsivity

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borderline personality disorder

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pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control

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obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

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overly disciplined, perfectionistic, preoccupied with rules, lack of spontaneity, inflexible, meticulous, rank conscious

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obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

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sudden event in one’s life that disturbs homeostasis, during which coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem

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crisis

41
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any disturbances in thoughts, feelings, or actions for which immediate therapeutic intervention is necessary; psychosis; violence

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psychiatric emergency/crisis

42
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exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence

symptoms last from 3 days to one month after exposure

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acute stress disorder

43
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disinhibtion, mood lability, impaired judgment, impaired social/occupational functioning, slurred speech, incoordination, unsteady gait, nystagmus, flushed face

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alcohol intoxication

44
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anxiety, hand tremor, autonomic hyperactivity, insomnia, N/V, transient hallucinations (visual, tactile, auditory), psychomotor agitation, generalized tonic-clonic seizures

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alcohol withdrawal

45
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alcohol intoxication occurs at blood alcohol levels between ___ and ___ mg/dL

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100-200 mg/dL

46
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alcohol withdrawal occurs ____ hours after last drink

may progress to DTs in ____ days

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4-6 hours, 2-3 days

47
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lethal blood alcohol level

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400-700 mg/mL

48
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3 characteristics of substance use disorder

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repeated use of a substance + repeated relapse + intense craving

49
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  • muscle pain, swelling, weakness
  • reddish tinge in urine caused by myoglobin break down
  • elevated CPK, LDH, AST
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alcoholic mypoathy

50
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paralysis of ocular muscles, diplopia, ataxia, somnolence, stupor

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Wernicke’s encephalopathy

51
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  • confusion, recent memory loss, and confabulation

- usually seen in people recovering from Wernicke’s encephalopathy

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Karsakoff’s psychosis

52
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peripheral nerve damage caused by toxic effects of alcohol and Thiamine deficiency

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peripheral neuropathy

53
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caused by accumulation of lipids in myocardial cells, which causes enlargement, CHF, arrhythmia

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alcoholic cardiomyopathy

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decreased exercise tolerance, tachycardia, dyspnea, edema, palpitations, non-productive cough, elevated CPK, AST, ALT, LDH - caused by alcohol

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alcoholic cardiomyopathy

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breakdown of stomach’s protective mucosal barrier

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gastritis

56
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inflammation and pain in esophagus; result of frequent vomiting

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esophagitis

57
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euphoria, mood changes, mental clouding, drowsiness, pain reduction, pupillary constriction, respiratory depression, peristaltic activity diminished, hypotension, decreased sexual function/libido

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physiological effects of opioids

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slow breathing, O2 levels fall below 86%, unresponsive (sometimes with loud snoring), hypotension, bradycardia, pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, respiratory depression

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opioid overdose

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opioid overdose triad

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pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, respiratory depression

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dysphoric mood, nausea/vomiting, muscle aches, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, pupillary dilation, piloerection, sweating, diarrhea, yawning, fever, insomnia

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opioid withdrawal

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opioid withdrawal occurs within ____ hours after lsat dose, peaks in ____ days, subsides in ____ days

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6-8 hours, 2-3 days, 5-10 days

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