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DIGFAST —

D= Distractibility,
I= Indiscretion/Impulsivity (excessive involvement in
Mania screen — Write the pleasurable activities), G= Grandiosity,
mnemonic used to assess a F= Flight of ideas,
manic episode: A= Activity increased /psychomotor
agitation, S= Sleep deficit
decreased Sleep need,
T= Talkativeness/pressured speech. (This mnemonic covers DSM-5
criteria for manic episodes.)
Irritability
Childhood depression —
Symptom more common in
may also manifest as increased tantrums, clinginess, or "acting out" behaviors
children than adults:
one disorder from another
Differential Diagnosis- one-line
purpose: Distinguish
used to determine the most likely cause of a patients symptoms.
EBP goal-In one line, the goal of integrate best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
Evidence- Based Practice & values/preferences
Treatment:

, S= specific
-objective clearly defines what needs to be done, who is involved,
and what actions will be taken
-example: instead of "feel better" a specific goal would be to "reduce crying
spells"

M=measurable
-There is a way to track progress and determine if the goal has been met.
-ex: "from 7 times per week to 2 times per week" is a measurable
aspect of the crying spell goal
SMART-expand the acronym for
treatment objectives: A= achievable
-The goal is realistic and attainable for the individual, considering
their current situation and availabile resources


R-Relevant
-The objective aligns with the patients overall treatment needs to be values.
-ex: The goal should answer "why is this goal important to me?" for the patient.

T=time-bound
-A specific timeframe is set for achieving the goal, providing structure and
motivation
-ex: "over the next 6 weeks" sets a deadline for a specific goal
1) identify problems
Treatment plan-List three
2) Set measurable goals
essential's it must do:
3) Outline interventions
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) was
MMPI-2 norms - key standardized on 2,600 adults, carefully stratified to match the U.S.
characteristics of the final Census (age, gender, race, geography, and education), ensuring
normative sample: the test is representative and valid for the general adult
population.
Cognitive screen (elderly) - Most MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination)
widely used instrument:
a) loose associations
-also known as derailment. characterized by lack of logical
connection between ideas and thoughts
Thought disorder- List two examples:

b) tangentiality
-Deviating from the main topic of conversation
Suicide Interview- Best-practice Ask directly about suicidal thoughts in a calm. nonjudgemental manner
stance with depressed patients:
Inconsistent or exaggerated symptoms

Malingering cue- One feature that
an observable behavior or a pattern of symptoms that suggests
raises suspicion:
someone is feigning or exaggerating illness for an external gain,
such as avoiding work, obtaining financial compensation, or
evading legal responsibility.
Scale matching- What disorder Schizophrenia. Anxiety scales: HAM-A / BAI

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