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Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Behavioral Traits:
 • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
experienced BPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
A good mnemonic ... #SideEffects #endocrinology ... #mnemonic #GLFTAP
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Cognitive-Perceptual
 • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
familiarity SPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Difficulties with Activities - Initiation Of projects
themselves DPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
You
You can use the mnemonic ... MentalStatusExam #MSE #psychiatry ... diagnosis #evaluation #mnemonic
Addictions: Long-Term Social Consequences
 • Public stigma
 • Self-stigma
 • Decreased self-esteem and self-efficacy
 • Loss
Complications #Psychiatry
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
#SideEffects #Psychiatry
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
#SideEffects #Psychiatry
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Restraint - Shows excessive restraint in intimate
others AVPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism of Action and Side Effects
 • Decr spinal cord activity -> Muscle relaxant
Benzodiazepines #Psychiatry