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Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
You
Mental Status Exam ... You can use the mnemonic ... activity, eye contact ... , avoiding eye contact ... #aseptic #history
Keratoconus: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Genetics
 • Family history of keratoconus
 • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
 • Down, Turner,
Genetics • Family history ... Biomechanical Factors • Contact ... > Keratoconus Signs ... / Symptoms / Complications ... • Rizutti's Sign
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Restraint - Shows excessive restraint in intimate
interpersonal contact ... others AVPD Mnemonic ... Diagnosis #Psychiatry #Criteria ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #CRINGES
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Work & lnterpersonal:
 • Home Life Troubles - Conflict
assault ASPD Mnemonic ... and evidence of conduct ... Diagnosis #Psychiatry #Criteria ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #CORRUPT
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
with a family history ... damage & blindness Signs ... / Symptoms / Complications ... scotomas of various shapes
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Arrogant, Haughty Behaviors or Attitude - Often display
positive self-states ... of others NPD Mnemonic ... Diagnosis #Psychiatry #Criteria ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #SPEEECIAL
Paget’s Disease: Complications
Abnormal Osteoclasts cause excessive bone turnover -> Incr bone resorption, Incr (abnormal) bone formation

MSK
Paget’s Disease: Complications ... bone formation MSK ... Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Conduct Disorder (CD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Must have >3 symptoms present in the past
Conduct Disorder ... >18 years old, criteria ... lengthy period • Stays ... diagnosis #symptoms #signs ... #psychiatry #criteria
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
combination of mental status ... Altered Mental Status ... Serotonin Toxicity Criteria ... clinical diagnosis - History ... Psychiatry #Diagnosis #Signs
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
The onset of alcohol withdrawal generally begins 6-24 hours after the
Clinical Findings and Complications ... seeking help, and history ... Life-threatening state ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs