PSYCHIATRY
Remembering the function of the cranial nerves helps with doing the cranial nerve exam. For example, 3, 4, 6 are both Motor and innervate the eye and are tested together. Nerve 9 & 10 are both motor and innervate the same area and are tested together. I: Smell....
PSYCHIATRY
Dr. Levinson says he divides psychiatric conditions into two broad groups. Acute and chronic. Acute within the last three months and chronic are longer than that. DSM 5 Table of Contents Acute Chronic Delirium – Two types – Hyperactive and hypoactive...
MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY
Source: Harriet Lane, 18th ed, pg. 502, section on neonatology Signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawals W -Wakefulness I – Irritability, Insomnia (in adults, also: anxiety and agitation) T – Tremors, Temperature variation, tachypnea, twitching...
MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY
The criteria for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome includes severe fatigue that lasts for 6 months or more PLUS at least of four of the following physical symptoms: Exhausted and feeling unwell for more than 24 hours after physical activity (postexertional malaise)...
MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY
Sleep changes: increase during day or decreased sleep at night Interest (loss): of interest in activities that used to interest them Guilt (worthless): depressed elderly tend to devalue themselves Energy (lack): common presenting symptom (fatigue) Concentration /...
PSYCHIATRY
Mnemonic: DABSA It starts from denial to acceptance. Deny Angry Bargain Sad & Depressed Accept “The five stages, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance are a part of the framework that makes up our learning to live with the one we lost....
