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Brain Sciences III
Bipolar Disorder Assessment
Mechanism
Neurotransmitter Dysregulation and Genetic Factors
Mania Signs and Symptoms
Euphoric Mood
Nonstop Physical Activity
Flight of Ideas
Rapid Speech
Depression Signs and Symptoms
Mood Changes
Sad Affect
Psychomotor Retardation
Suicidal Thoughts
2 mins
Bipolar Disorder Interventions
Drug Therapy
Lithium
Valproic Acid (Valproate)
Lamotrigine
Manic Episode
Hospitalization
Nutrition
Hygiene
Depressive Episode
Monitor for Vegetative Signs
Suicide Precautions
2 mins
Schizophrenia Assessment
Positive Symptoms
Hallucinations
Delusions
Associative Looseness
Negative Symptoms
Flat Affect
Poverty of Thought
Absence of Something that Should be Present
Cognitive Symptoms
Illogical Thinking
Impaired Judgment and Memory
Affective Symptoms
Dysphoria
2 mins
Hallucinations, Illusions, Delusions
Hallucination
No External Stimulus
Auditory
Visual
Olfactory
Gustatory
Tactile
Illusion
Misinterpretation of Stimulus
Delusion
Fixed, False Belief
2 mins
Schizophrenia Interventions
Drug Therapy
Antipsychotics
Interventions
Build Trust
Assistance with Self-care
Reality Testing
Monitor for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Monitor for Tardive Dyskinesia
Family Therapy
2 mins
Depression Assessment
Physical Changes
Anergia
Self Neglect
Decreased Libido
Vegetative Signs
Mood
Sad Affect
Worthlessness
Guilt
Anger and Irritability
Cognitive
Ineffective Problem Solving
Slowed Thinking
1 min
SIG E CAPS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
SIG E CAPS Acronym
Sleep Problems
Interest Deficit
Guilt or Worthlessness
Energy Loss or Fatigue
Concentration Difficulty
Appetite Changes
Psychomotor Retardation or Agitation
Suicidal Ideation
Diagnosis
5 Symptoms Including Depressed Mood or Anhedonia for 2 Weeks
2 mins
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self Functioning
Increased Self-Importance
Inflation of Accomplishments
Often Angered when Criticized
Interpersonal Functioning
Little Interest in Others' Experiences
No Empathy
Pathological Personality Traits
Grandiosity
Demands the Best
Requires Admiration of Others
2 mins
Borderline Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self Functioning
Chronic Feelings of Emptiness
Poor Self Image
Unstable Goals, Aspirations, Career Plans
Interpersonal Functioning
Fear of Abandonment
Unable to Maintain Relationships
Pathological Personality Traits
Unstable Mood
Splitting
Self-destructive Behaviors
Anxiety
Suicidal Thoughts
2 mins
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self-Functioning
Identity Derived from Work or Productivity
Inflexible Standards
Interpersonal Functioning
Unable to See or Understand Ideas of Others
Controlling
Pathological Personality Traits
Perfectionism
Only One Right Way
Perseveration
2 mins
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self-Functioning
Ego-centrism
Disregards Rights of Others
Self-esteem from Personal Gain
Interpersonal Functioning
No Empathy
No Intimacy
Pathological Personality Traits
Antagonism
Manipulates Others
Hostility
Disinhibition
> 18 years of age
2 mins
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self Functioning
Few Pleasurable Activities
Interpersonal Functioning
Lacks Interest in Social Relationships
Pathological Personality Traits
Lack Close Friends
Indifferent to Praise
Chooses Solitary Activities
Little Interest in Sex
Emotional Coldness or Detachment
2 mins
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self Functioning
Socially Awkward
Interpersonal Functioning
Mistrustful
Pathological Personality Traits
Eccentricity
Magical Thinking
Bizarre Thinking and Speech
Suspicious
Detachment
1 min
Dependent Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self Functioning
Difficulty Making Own Decisions
Interpersonal Functioning
Uncomfortable Being Alone
Urgently Seeks New Relationships After Breakups
Pathological Personality Traits
Allow Others to Make Decisions
Exaggerated Fear of Being Unable to Care for Self
Difficulty Expressing Disagreement
Difficulty Starting New Projects
Excessive Lengths to Obtain Nurturance
2 mins
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self Functioning
Feelings of Shame or Inadequacy
Low Self-Esteem
Social Withdrawal
Interpersonal Functioning
Desires Relationships with Others
Poor Reaction to Criticism
Hypersensitive to Rejection
Pathological Personality Traits
Anhedonia
Anxiety
2 mins
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Discomfort if Not Center of Attention
Dressing for Attention
Flirtatious, Provocative Behavior
Shallow and Labile Emotions
Theatrical or Dramatic
Impressionistic Speech
Impressionable
Overestimates Intimacy in Relationships
2 mins
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Personality Functioning
Self Functioning
Preoccupied with Trustworthiness of Friends
Interpersonal Functioning
Pervasive Mistrust of Others
Constant Suspicion
Pathological Personality Traits
Reads Threatening Meanings in Benign Remarks
Reluctant to Confide
Perceives Attacks on Character
Grudges
2 mins
General Personality Trait Disorder
Significant Impairments
Self-Identity Impairments
Interpersonal Functioning Impairments
One or more Personality Traits
Negative Affectivity
Detachment
Antagonism
Disinhibition vs Compulsivity
Psychoticism
1 min
Substance Use Disorder Assessment (Formerly Substance Abuse Assessment)
Changes in Mood
Poor Hygiene
Odd Sleep Patterns
Frequent Injuries
Relationship or Job Difficulty
Poor Performance
Anorexia OR Weight Loss
Social Isolation
Financial Problems
2 mins
Alcohol Use Disorder Assessment (Formerly Alcohol Abuse Assessment)
Intoxication
CNS Depression
Withdrawal
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Medical Complications
GI Distress
Cardiomyopathy
Pancreatitis
Cirrhosis
Immunosuppression
Sexual Dysfunction
Considerations
Screening (Assessments)
3 mins
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