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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Psychological Hypothesis
 • Cognitive behavioral model: Emotional disturbance arising from
maladaptive beliefs and anxiety ... Dysregulation of anxiety ... reduce obsessional anxiety ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Signs #Symptoms
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Behavioral Traits:
 • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
/ irritability/anxiety ... experienced BPD Mnemonic ... the above with symptoms ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Mnemonic #AMSUICIDE
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Neurochemical abnormalities
 • Hyper-vigilance
 • Emotional hyper-arousal
 • Exaggerated startle reflex
 • Anxiety
startle reflex • Anxiety ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs #psychiatry
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Cognitive-Perceptual
 • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
familiarity SPD Mnemonic ... reference - Anxiety ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... Criteria #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #MEPECULIAR
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... #SideEffects #Psychiatry ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Symptoms (included in DSM 5 criteria) - Present during
Clinical Findings Symptoms ... suicide Other Symptoms ... partum onset) - Anxiety ... Pathophysiology #Signs #Symptoms ... #Psychiatry
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... #SideEffects #Psychiatry ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
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• Withdrawal symptoms ... , seizure, and anxiety ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms ... #Psychiatry
Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Disruption of emotional homeostasis
 • Oscillation between mood states
- Incr guilt, anxiety ... 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 ... ideation -> Ex. anxiety ... of illness, the symptoms ... MentalStatusExam #MSE #psychiatry ... diagnosis #evaluation #mnemonic