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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Neurochemical abnormalities • Hyper-vigilance • Emotional hyper-arousal • Exaggerated startle reflex • Anxiety
startle reflex • Anxiety ... StressDisorder #PTSD #BehavioralDisorder ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis #symptoms
Mental Status Exam (MSE) Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time. You
mnemonic "ASEPTIC ... ideation -> Ex. anxiety ... of illness, the symptoms ... MentalStatusExam #MSE ... diagnosis #evaluation #mnemonic
Panic Disorder: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Social Factors • Parenting and infant attachment • Childhood illness/abuse •
Psychological Symptoms ... carrying anti-anxiety ... Anticipatory Anxiety ... PanicDisorder #Anxiety ... #BehavioralDisorder
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings Cognitive-Perceptual • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
familiarity SPD Mnemonic ... : ME PECULIAR ... reference - Anxiety ... Criteria #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #MEPECULIAR
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH) •
Alcohol Use Disorder ... - Continued use ... • Withdrawal symptoms ... , seizure, and anxiety ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Behavioral Traits: • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
severe dissociative symptoms ... / irritability/anxiety ... experienced BPD Mnemonic ... the above with symptoms ... #Mnemonic #AMSUICIDE
Pediatric Parasomnias and Nightmares: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Parasomnias - Micro-arousal episodes during SWS -> Intense activation of
system -> • Fear/anxiety ... pathophysiology #symptoms ... #pharmacology #
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology Excessive fear of one or more social situations • Safety
Social Anxiety Disorder ... reduce social anxiety ... of Anxiety: Mind ... of Anxiety: Blushing ... SocialAnxiety #BehavioralDisorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Work & lnterpersonal: • Home Life Troubles - Conflict
lying and the use ... Impulsive drug use ... assault ASPD Mnemonic ... Criteria #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #CORRUPT
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings - Must have >4 symptoms for >6 months,
- Must have >4 symptoms ... a sibling - Symptoms ... and vindictive symptoms ... develop mood and anxiety ... OppositionalDefiant #ODD #BehavioralDisorder
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