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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.

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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.

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What percentage of the general Australian population have BPD? 

1%

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What cluster is BPD classified under ?

B

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What are the three Types of medications used for BPD? 

- anti-depressents  

- anti-psychotics

- Mood stabilisers 

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What is a main challenger for people with BPD in their everyday lives?

Maintaing relationships 

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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.

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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)

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What are the four considerations when there are concerns of suicidal ildelations? 

- Consider the language being used 

- Consider body language 

-Build rapport  

- Show empathy 

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Whats at least 3 strategies in de-escualtion? not specific to patients with BPD 

- Staff characteristics

- Risk assessment

- Collaborative planning

- Limit setting

- Engagement

- Environment

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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

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What are the three Paramedic care considerations when working with patients living with BPD?

- Questioning

- Empathy and patience

- Legal and ethical 

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What is the etiology of BPD 

Is related to both genetic factors and adverse childhood experiences, such as sexual and physical abuse.