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DSM 5: Elimination of the “5 Axes” Model
 • Axis I - Primary mental health disorder
current and past psychiatric ... contribute to psychiatric ... problems • Axis ... Interpersonal problems ... #psychosocial #psychiatry
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Musculoskeletal Problem ... • Drugs Psychiatric
SIGECAPS - Depression Screening Mnemonic
S - Sleep disturbances
I - Interest decreased (anhedonia)
G - Guilt and/or feelings
Concentration problems ... Screening #Mnemonic #psychiatry
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
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despite social problems ... Signs #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Wolfram syndrome (WS) is a form of monogenic diabetes that typically presents with diabetes mellitus in
neuropathy, dementia, psychiatric ... urinary tract problems
Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
complex medical problem ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Psychiatry
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Work & lnterpersonal:
 • Home Life Troubles - Conflict
home • School Problems ... divorce • Work Problems ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features
 • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
eating Dental Problems ... signs #symptoms #psychiatry
DSM-5 Criteria for Opioid Use Disorder 
 - Opioids are often taken in larger amounts or
interpersonal problems ... psychological problem ... UseDisorder #DSM5 #Psychiatry
Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 
Toxicity Levels: 
 - Mild (1-1.5 mEq/L) 
 - Moderate (1.6-2.5
Effects: acne, CV problems ... #Pharmacology #Psychiatry