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Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Behavioral Traits: • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
idealization and devaluation ... experienced BPD Mnemonic ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
, Diaphoresis, Constipation
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Select Causes of Constipation ... anal canal -> Evacuation ... transit time #constipation
Mental Status Exam (MSE) Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time. You
You can use the mnemonic ... psychiatry #diagnosis #evaluation ... #mnemonic #aseptic
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Restraint - Shows excessive restraint in intimate
others AVPD Mnemonic ... hypersensitivity to negative evaluation ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
A good mnemonic ... endocrinology #mnemonic
Fecal Incontinence - Pathogenesis and Complications Continence mechanisms are impaired • Local neuronal damage • External and
laxatives • Chronic constipation
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
blurred vision constipation
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings Cognitive-Perceptual • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
familiarity SPD Mnemonic ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Refeeding Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Patients at Risk of Refeeding Syndrome: - Little or no nutritional
GI: Anorexia, Constipation
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