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What is BPD?
A personality disorder.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a cluster B class of personality disorders. BPD is a mental health condition characterised by difficulty in maintaining relationships, self-image, impulsive tendencies and reacting to/displaying emotions appropriately.
What was the common finding of 'speech' in patients with BPD during the MSE's
All clients were “slow” in speech, often speaking in a muffled tone.
What percentage of the general Australian population have BPD?
1%
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What are the three Types of medications used for BPD?
- anti-depressents
- anti-psychotics
- Mood stabilisers
What is a main challenger for people with BPD in their everyday lives?
Maintaing relationships
What gender is more prevalent in BPD diagnosis? and Why ?
BPD is more prevalent in women although this could be because women are statistically more likely to seek treatment for a medical disorder.
Name one specific medication used for BPD, extra points for the class of medication.
- Fluoxetine (anti-depressents)
- Sertraline (anti-depressents)
- Olanzapine (anti-psychotics)
- Quetiapine (anti-psychotics)
- Sodium Valproate (mood stabiliser)
- Lithium (mood stabiliser)
What are the four considerations when there are concerns of suicidal ildelations?
- Consider the language being used
- Consider body language
-Build rapport
- Show empathy
Whats at least 3 strategies in de-escualtion? not specific to patients with BPD
- Staff characteristics
- Risk assessment
- Collaborative planning
- Limit setting
- Engagement
- Environment
What are 4 key things to include in handover about patients with BPD
- Patient's Demographic Details
- Risk Assessment
- Presenting Condition
- Mental State Examination
- Interventions Provided
- Medication Information:
- Patient's Consent and Capacity
- Social and Environmental Factors
What are the three Paramedic care considerations when working with patients living with BPD?
- Questioning
- Empathy and patience
- Legal and ethical
What is the etiology of BPD
Is related to both genetic factors and adverse childhood experiences, such as sexual and physical abuse.