ALPHA
Tricyclic antidepressant overdose
TCA examples: amitriptyline, clomipramine, dosulepin, imipramine, lofepramine and nortriptyline Overdose sign and symptoms: …
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Hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression and coma Flumazernil used to reverse
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Tinnitus, anxiety, diaphoresis Respiratory alkalosis followed by metabolic acidosis Give activated charcoal
Continue readingMental State Exam Mnemonic
A - Appearance/Behaviour S - Speech E - Emotion (Mood and Affect) P - Perception (Auditory/Visual H…
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For when psychological pathology produces symptoms in other body systems. Chest pains Palpitations Tiredness Dizziness Back…
Continue readingWernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Alcohol prevents the absorption of thiamine by blocking thiamine pyrophosphate synthetase, resulting in thiamine deficiency. The main sy…
Continue readingSubstance Misuse Disorder
Cannabis is most common in 16-59 then cocaine and ecstasy But alcohol misuse is the fifth biggest risk factor for death across all ages…
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The majority of self-poisoning episodes involve prescribed or over-the-counter medication, and a minority involve illicit drugs, other household s…
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QUESTIONS SCORING RULES How old are you? Score for exact age only What is your date of birth? O…
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