Mneumonics

Question 1

Mania

Answer 1

“DIG FAST”

• Distractibility
• irritable mood/insomnia
• Grandiosity
• Flight of ideas
• Agitation/increase in goal-directed activity
• Speedy thoughts/speech
• Thoughtlessness: seek pleasure without regard to consequences

Question 2

Suicide Risk

Answer 2

“SAD PERSONS”

• Sex: male
• Age > 60 years
• Depression
• Previous attempt
• Ethanol/drug abuse
• Rational thinking loss
• Suicide in family
• Organized plan/access
• No support
• Sickness

Question 3

Depression

Answer 3

“SIG E. CAPS”

• Sleep
• Interest
• Guilt
• Energy
• Concentration
• Appetite
• Psychomotor changes
• Suicidal ideation: hopelessness, Helplessness, Worthlessness

Question 4

PCP intoxication

Answer 4

“RED DANES”

• Rage
• Erythema (redness of skin)
• Dilated pupils
• Delusions
• Amnesia
• Nystagmus
• Excitation
• Skin dryness