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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Symptoms (included in DSM 5 criteria) - Present during
Major Depressive ... partum onset) - Anxiety ... features) #MDD #MajorDepressiveDisorder ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... Signs #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Major Depressive Disorder: Complications • Recurrent Depressive Episodes • Early parenthood • Social isolation and interpersonal
Major Depressive ... dependence • Anxiety ... birth weight #MajorDepressiveDisorder ... Complications #Pathophysiology ... #Psychiatry
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism of Action and Side Effects • Decr spinal cord activity -> Muscle relaxant
-> Respiratory Depression ... Benzodiazepines #Psychiatry ... #Pharmacology # ... pathophysiology
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings Cognitive-Perceptual • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
anhedonia • Social Anxiety ... Mnemonic: ME PECULIAR ... reference - Anxiety ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Behavioral Traits: • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
/ irritability/anxiety ... experienced BPD ... Mnemonic: AM SUICIDE ... impairment #BPD ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry
Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Disruption of emotional homeostasis • Oscillation between mood states
maintain this state Depressive ... - Incr guilt, anxiety ... MoodDisorders #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... Signs #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Mental Status Exam (MSE) Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time. You
You can use the mnemonic ... Patient's subjective impression ... ideation -> Ex. anxiety ... MentalStatusExam #MSE #psychiatry ... diagnosis #evaluation #mnemonic
Pediatric Parasomnias and Nightmares: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Parasomnias - Micro-arousal episodes during SWS -> Intense activation of
Fearful facial expression ... system -> • Fear/anxiety ... Pediatrics #Peds #pathophysiology ... #symptoms #pharmacology
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