This week we hit episode 100. Thank you so much for being a part of this community. It has really been amazing. This week I'm changing the format a little. I'm releasing over 50 review questions from the audio version of the Final Step. These are randomized sample of questions from all … [Read more...] about Episode 100 – This week we go through over 50 review questions
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Abuse, grief and suicide
Child Abuse Things you should know The physical, sexual or emotional maltreatment or neglect of a child or children Classification: Neglect Physical Abuse Psychological or Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse: Several studies have shown that in North America Studies that as many … [Read more...] about Abuse, grief and suicide
Substance abuse, Acute Stress Disorder & Conduct disorder
Substance Dependence Things you should know Use of one or more substances leads to a clinically significant impairment or distress Signs and Symptoms See Diagnosis below Diagnosis Physical assessment Laboratory test Toxicology screening - using either blood or … [Read more...] about Substance abuse, Acute Stress Disorder & Conduct disorder
Personality Disorders
Things to know Inflexible patterns of behavior which cause significant difficulty with social interactions Ego-syntonic Cluster A (Mad - weird) Paranoid Personality Disorder Characteristics Very suspicious of others. Patients tend to blame problems on others. … [Read more...] about Personality Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia Things you should know Patient exhibits abnormal behavior and is unable to differentiate real from imaginary. Chronic and debilitating Disruption of the usual balance of emotions and thinking M>F Signs and Symptoms Positive symptoms - Extra … [Read more...] about Psychotic Disorders
