Med-Pscyh Flashcards
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What is the CAM score and describe its criteria
CAM score = Diagnosis Delirium and differentiates it from Dementia/Depression
AIDA: Requires A and I, but only either D vs. A
Acute onset and fluctuating
Inattention (spell “world” backwards & forward)
Disorganized thinking (rambling/illogical)
Altered level of consciousness (intermittently not alert?)

S/S of Alcohol Withdrawal -10
these sx PEAK during 2nd day of abstinence and resolve by day 5
PAST NITE
Psychomotor agitation
Anxiety
Seizures
Tremor & DELIRIUM TREMENS
NV
Insomnia & Irritability
Transient Hallcuinations
Excitable autonomics (⬆︎HR, BP)
Describe Delirium Tremens-5 ; when does DT onset?
Further progression of Excitable autnomics =
- ⬆︎ HR
- ⬆︎ BP
- Fever
- Hallucinations
- Tremulousness –> Death
Onsets 2 days post last EtOH (when withdrawal sx peak)
lab w/u for suspected substance abuse-5
- Serum Drug Screen
- Serum AAA (APAP/ASA/Alcohol)
- Urine Drug Screen
- UA
- ABG
Name 5 major Risk Factors of Altered Mental Status
- Dementia
- Age
- Substance Abuse
- Physical issues (Sleep loss/Immobility/Dehydration/Pain)
- ICU
Main cause of Delirium in Hospitalized Elderly
MULTIFACTORIAL
(Urinary Catheters/Restraints/Poor Sleep/Constipation/Malnutrition)
What are Non-Rx ways to ⬇︎Agitation in Delirius pts -5
- DC Delirum-causing meds (Benzo, Benadryl)
- No restraints
- Normalize Sleep
- Reorientation (Write Date on message board)
- Correct Derangements (dehydration, metabolic)
Developmental Milestones for a 1 Year Old
Gross Motor - 3
Fine Motor
Language
Social & Cognition - 2

Developmental Milestones for a 18 Month Old
Gross Motor - 2
Fine Motor - 2
Language - 2
Social & Cognition - 2

Developmental Milestones for a 2 Year Old
Gross Motor - 2
Fine Motor - 2
Language - 2
Social & Cognition - 3

Developmental Milestones for a 3 Year Old
Gross Motor - 2
Fine Motor - 2
Language - 2
Social & Cognition - 2

Developmental Milestones for a 4 Year Old
Gross Motor - 1
Fine Motor - 1
Language - 2
Social & Cognition - 1
Get Audiologic testing in kids with Language Delay!

Developmental Milestones for a 5 Year Old
Gross Motor - 2
Fine Motor - 4
Language - 2
Social & Cognition - 2
Get Audiologic testing in Kids with Language Delay!

Autism usually presents by age ____
What is the CP?-3
EAAARRRLY intervention for Autism is the KEY!
Presents by age 2
- Social Communication deficit (limited language/eye contact, plays alone,poor pickup of social cues)
- Repetitive Behavior (rocking, hand flipping)
- Fixated Interest (insist on same routines, 1-sided convos on fixated topics)
- Autism is +/- language or intellectual impairment*
- Also, consider Fragile X syndrome testing*
How do Older Adults typically present with Depression?
With c/o somatic complaints (i.e. sleeping problems) instead of mood changes
For Bipolar Mania dx, you need at least [__ sx +/- ___] that last for ___ duration. What are the sx? (7)
[3 sx +/- major depression]; 1 week duration;
BIPOLAR
Buying excessively (⬆︎ in pleasurable activity)
Inflated self-esteem
Psychomotor agitation (pacing)
wide awOke - won’t sleep
Lots of talking
ADD like distractability
Racing thoughts
Tx for Delirium in Elderly - 3
Haloperidol vs Risperidone vs Quetiapine
Note: Do NOT use Haloperidol in DLB (Dementia with Lewy Bodies)
What is the diagnositic criteria for Major Depression DO? - 3
- At least 5 out of 9 of SIG E CAPS for
- ≥2 weeks
- At least 1 must be Sadness or Interest loss anhedonia

The diagnositic criteria for Major Depression DO assess for 9 major sx
What are they?
SIG E CAPS
Sadness most of day/everyday
Interest loss anhedonia most of day/everyday
Guilt & worthlessness
Energy deprived & fatigued
Concentration loss
Appetite ⬇︎
Psychomotor agitation/retardation observable by others
Sleep ∆ (insomnia vs Hypersomnia)
Suicidal ideation (thinking about it but haven’t acted yet)
What is CAGE and how is it interpreted?
CAGE = Determines EtOH abuse; ≥ 2 positive answers = EtOH abuse/dependence and 1 positive answer warrants further eval
- ever tried to Cut back on drinking?
- Angry when someone criticizes ur drinking?
- Guilty about how much you drink?
- need an Eye opener in morning to prevent withdrawal/calm nerves?
Clinical criteria for diagnosing PMS (PreMenstrualSyndrome)
At least 5 sx TOTAL (from Group A and B) beginning 1 week before menses but resolving during follicular phase of menses
If sx occur irregularly or throughout menses = mood or personality DO
Clinical criteria for diagnosing PMS (PreMenstrualSyndrome) relies on sx from Group A and Group B
Describe sx for Group A - 6
At least 5 sx (from Group A and B) began 1 week before menses, improve during menses and resolve during week after menses
A: (at least one)
- Mood lability
- irritability
- depression
- hopelessness
- anxiety
- ⬇︎libido
Clinical criteria for diagnosing PMS (PreMenstrualSyndrome) relies on sx from Group A and Group B
Describe Group B sx - 6
At least 5 sx (from Group A and B) began 1 week before menses, improve during menses and resolve during week after menses
B: (at least one)
- Food cravings
- sleep change
- feeling “out of control”
- ⬇︎energy
- Anhedonia
- Physical sx (constipation/diarrhea/breast TTP/HA)
Tx for Premenstrual syndrome - 4
- Menstrual Diary (determines relationship of sx to menses)
- Exercise
- Stress Reduction
- SSRIs **if severe**



















