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The Mental State Examination aims to assess a patient's current psychological symptoms and observable behavior during an interview. It objectively evaluates a patient's appearance, behavior, speech, mood, thoughts, perceptions, cognition, and insight. It also subjectively examines the patient's reported mood, thoughts, and perceptions. The exam provides information on factors like activity level, thought content and organization, sensory experiences, orientation, memory, and understanding of…

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Delusional disorder is characterized by illogical or intense beliefs or suspicions that a person believes to be true. These beliefs may appear strange and bizarre. To diagnose someone with delusional disorder, the symptoms must last at least a month. #delusion #beliefs #mentalhealth

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I started this blog because I was having trouble studying for my Nclex boards. At the time, there weren’t many affordable Nclex resources available. While reading different Nclex books, I would choose a topic, read “everything” I could about it, draw pictures, then write about it. Every time I read something interesting, I felt the need to share it with someone. This blog has been my inspiration and an amazing incentive during my journey in preparing for the State Board Nursing Exam. I hope…

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Why would mania be a struggle, it’s the “happy” part of bipolar disorder right? Essentially, yes. Words synonymous to mania are passion and enthusiasm- unfortunately, lunacy and craziness are also synonyms. Deep in the throws of mania, I’m an emotional “yes man”. My inhibitions are lowered and I’m craving socialization, so nothing sounds like a bad idea. I am incapable of checking myself. Mania can create some of the saddest moments of the illness.

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Barbara | BSN, RN on Instagram: “💊MED MONDAY💊⁣ ⁣ To everyone who requested a review of psych meds last week — here you go 🙌🏽⁣ ⁣ Be sure to save this for your pharmacology…”

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Common Psychotropic Drugs Cheat Sheet Psychotropic medications are drugs that affect brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior. Psychiatric Pharmacology for Nursing Students Psychiatric Nursing Exam: Psychiatric Drugs How to Study for Mental Health Nursing in Nursing School #spinkaseth467

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Personality Disorders - Clusters Cluster A - Schizotypal - Paranoid - Schizoid Cluster B - Borderline - Antisocial - Histrionic - Narcissistic Cluster C - Dependent - Avoidant - Obsessive-compulsive - Passive Aggressive #Personality #Disorders #Clusters #ClusterA #ClusterB #ClusterC

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