Week 5 - Bates Flashcards
When a pt exhibits physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a medical condition, the effects of substance abuse, or other mental health disorders, consider the dx of ___ disorder.
Somatoform
Common ___ complaints include: pain from h/a, backache, or musc conditions; GI symptoms; sexual/reproductive symptoms; and neuro symptoms such as dizziness or loss of balance.
somatoform
The prevalence of ___ ___ is high in the common functional syndromes, namely complaints of fatigue, sleep disturbance, musc pain, h/a, and GI problems
symptom overlap
Unexplained cond lasting beyond ___ wks are increasingly recognized as common chronic disorders that should prompt screening for ___, ___, or both.
6, depression, anxiety
PRIME-ME stands for:
Primary Care Eval of Mental Disorders
Generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, panic disorder, PTSD, and acute stress disorder are all types of ___ disorders.
anxiety
Pt’s w/___ disorders have dysfunctional interpersonal coping styles that disrupt and destabilize their relationships.
personality
Personality disorders co-occur at high rates w/___ and ___ use.
alcohol, drug
Distrust and suspiciousness
Paranoid
Detachment from social relations w/a restricted emotional rage.
Schizoid
Eccentricities in behavior and cognitive distortions; acute discomfort in close relationships
Schizotypical
Disregard for the law and the rights of others; a defect in the experience of compunction or remorse for harming others
Antisocial
Instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image and affective regulation; impulsivity
Borderline
Emotional overreactivity, theatrical behavior, and seductiveness; attention-seeking behavior
Histrionic
Persisting grandiosity, need for admiration and lack of empathy for others
Narcissistic
Social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy and hypersensitivity to (-) eval.
Avoidant
Submissive and clinging behavior; psychological dependence on others
Dependent
Rigid, detail-oriented behavior, often associated w/compulsions to perform tasks repetitively and unnecessarily and rigid conformity to rules
Obsessive-compulsive
Pt’s w/___ ___ disorder are impulse and more than 50% attempt suicide and cut or injure themselves. Recurrent suicidal threats or acts strongly suggest this dx.
borderline personality
Pt’s w/___ ___ disorder often report feeling depressed and empty, w/mood swings that spiral out of control l/t feelings of rage, sadness, and anxiety.
borderline personality
Pt’s w/___ ___ disorder often appear demanding, disruptive, and manipulative.
borderline personality
The ability to focus or concentrate over time on one task or activity - in attentive or distractible person w/impaired consciousness has difficulty giving a hx or responding to questions.
Attention
The process of registering or recording info, tested by asking for immediate repetition of material, followed by storage or retention of info.
Memory
___ or ___-term memory covers mins, hrs, or days
recent, short
___ or ___-term memory refers to intervals of yrs.
remote, long
Awareness of personal identity, place, and time; requires both memory and attn.
Orientation
Sensory awareness of objects in the env and their interrelationships; also refers to internal stimuli such as dreams or hallucinations.
Perceptions
The logic, coherence, and relevance of the pt’s thought as it l/t selected goals; how ppl think.
Thought processes
What the pt thinks about, including level of insight and judgment.
Thought content
Awareness that symptoms or disturbed behaviors are normal or abnormal; for example, distinguishing btwn daydreams and hallucinations that seem real.
Insight
Process of comparing and eval. alternatives when deciding on a course of action; reflects values that my or may not be based on reality and social conventions or norms.
Judgment
An observable, usually episodic, feeling or tone expressed through voice, facial expression, and demeanor.
Affect
A more sustained emotion that may color a person’s view of the world.
Mood
A complex symbolic system for expressing, receiving, and comprehending words; as w/consciousness, attn, and memory, this is essential for assessing other mental functions.
Language
Assessed by vocabulary, fund of info, abstract thinking, calculations, construction of objects that have 2 or 3 dimensions.
Higher cognitive functions
The pt’s responses to illnesses and life circumstances often tell you about ___ and ___.
insight, judgment
Worries persisting over a ___ month period suggest a possible generalized ___ disorder.
6, anxiety
Major depression, dysthymic disorder and bipolar disorder are all ___ disorders.
mood
Low self-esteem, loss of pleasure in daily activities (anhedonia), sleep disorders, and difficulty concentrating or making decisions are all seen in ___.
depression
Those at highest risk for depression include:
young, female, single, divorced or separated, seriously or chronically ill, bereaved, or have other psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse.
Suicide is the leading cause of death among ___-___ y/o and the third leading cause of death among ___-___ y/o.
25-34, 15-24
Screening for ___ and ___ abuse should be part of every pt hx. These go hand-in-hand w/many mental disorders
alcohol, drug
What are the 5 components that make up the Mental Status Exam?
1) appearance and behavior
2) speech and language
3) mood
4) thoughts and perceptions
5) cognitive function (includes orientation, attn, memory, and higher cognitive functions such as info and vocabulary, calculations, abstract thinking, and constructional ability)
When assessing for appearance and behavior, assess level of ___, posture and ___ behavior, dressing, grooming, and ___ hygiene, ___ expression, manner, affect, and relationship to ___ and ___.
consciousness, motor, personal, facial, ppl, things
___ pts are drowsy but open their eyes and look at you, respond to questions, and then fall asleep.
Lethargic
___ pts open their eyes and look at you, but respond slowly and are somewhat confused.
Obtunded
Hopeless, slumped posture w/slowed mvmnts indicate ___.
depression
Agitated and expansive mvmnts indicate ___ episode.
manic
Grooming and personal hygiene may deteriorate in ___, ___, and ___.
depression, schizo, dementia
Excessive fastidiousness may be seen in ___-___ disorder.
obsessive-compulsive