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⭐️Schizophrenia 🧠⚡ Schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, behavior, and cognition. ⭐ Core Features • Positive symptoms → Hallucinations, Delusions • Negative symptoms → Flat affect, Apathy • Cognitive dysfunction → Disorganized thinking 📌 Key Findings • Strong genetic predisposition • Dopamine excess in mesolimbic pathway • Onset: Late teens to early adulthood • Enlarged lateral ventricles may be seen ⚠️ Exam Pearls • Symptoms must persist >6 months • Functional decline is required for diagnosis • Mesolimbic ↑ dopamine → Positive symptoms • Mesocortical ↓ dopamine → Negative symptoms 📌 Management • Atypical antipsychotics are first-line • CBT as adjunctive therapy • Monitor for metabolic syndrome

⭐️Don’t confuse these 3 conditions on NCLEX: 1. DKA vs HHS -DKA: Type 1, + ketones & acidosis, BS >300 -HHS: Type 2, - ketones & acidosis, BS >600 2. SIADH vs DI -SIADH: ↑ ADH, keep water, ↓ Na+ -DI: ↓ ADH, lose water, ↑ Na+ 3. Addison’s vs Cushing’s -Addison’s: LOW cortisol (“ADD some”) -Cushing’s: HIGH cortisol (cusHIng = HI cortisol)

⭐️Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) 🦠🌸 Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in reproductive-age women, resulting from a shift in normal vaginal flora with loss of Lactobacilli and overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria. ⭐ Think: Gardnerella + Fishy Smell + Clue Cells 📌 Etiology • Overgrowth of Gardnerella vaginalis • Decreased Lactobacilli • Vaginal pH > 4.5 • Vaginal microbiome dysbiosis 📌 Classic Clinical Features • Thin, homogeneous gray-white discharge • Fishy amine odor • Worse after intercourse • Worse during menstruation • Minimal vaginal inflammation • Usually no significant itching 📌 Amsel Criteria (Need 3 of 4) ✅ Thin homogeneous discharge ✅ Vaginal pH > 4.5 ✅ Positive Whiff Test (10% KOH) ✅ Clue Cells on microscopy 🧠 High-Yield Clue Cells = Vaginal epithelial cells coated with bacteria 📌 Investigations • Vaginal pH > 4.5 • Positive KOH Whiff Test • Wet mount showing clue cells • Nugent score (gold standard) 📌 Treatment • Metronidazole (oral or vaginal) – First-line • Clindamycin (alternative) • Avoid douching • Routine partner treatment not recommended ⚠️ Complications • Increased risk of PID • Increased risk of preterm labor • Increased susceptibility to STIs • Post-gynecologic procedure infections 🧠 Differentiate from Others • BV: Fishy odor + Clue cells + pH > 4.5 • Trichomoniasis: Motile trophozoites + Strawberry cervix • Candida: Thick cottage-cheese discharge + Normal pH 💡 Mnemonic BV = “Bad Vaginal smell” → Bacteria coating cells (Clue cells) → Vaginal pH > 4.5

⭐️ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 🧠⚡ PTSD develops after exposure to a traumatic event and is characterized by re-experiencing, avoidance, negative mood changes, and hyperarousal lasting more than 1 month. ⭐ PTSD = Trauma + Flashbacks + Avoidance + Hypervigilance 📌 Pathophysiology • Hyperactive amygdala • Hypoactive prefrontal cortex • Dysregulated fear processing • Enhanced stress response 📌 Core Symptoms (DSM-5) • Intrusive memories and flashbacks • Recurrent nightmares • Avoidance of trauma-related triggers • Negative mood and cognition changes • Hypervigilance • Exaggerated startle response • Sleep disturbance 📌 Risk Factors • Severe trauma or violence • Combat exposure • Sexual assault • Childhood trauma • Female sex • Prior psychiatric illness 📌 Diagnosis • Clinical diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria • Symptoms persist >1 month • Significant functional impairment • Rule out substance-induced disorders 📌 Management • Trauma-focused CBT (first-line) • EMDR therapy • SSRIs (Sertraline, Paroxetine) • SNRIs as alternatives • Prazosin for trauma-related nightmares ⚠️ High-Yield Difference • Acute Stress Disorder: Symptoms < 1 month • PTSD: Symptoms > 1 month 🧠 Memory Trick PTSD = “Past Trauma Still Disturbs” → Flashbacks + Avoidance + Hyperarousal + Nightmares

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⭐️ Heparin vs Warfarin 💉⚖️ ⭐ Heparin • Activates Antithrombin III • Inhibits Thrombin (IIa) & Factor Xa • Immediate onset • IV/SC administration • Safe in pregnancy ⭐ Warfarin • Inhibits Vitamin K epoxide reductase • ↓ Factors II, VII, IX, X (also Protein C & S) • Slow onset (2–3 days) • Oral anticoagulant • Contraindicated in pregnancy 📌 Monitoring • Heparin → aPTT (UFH), Anti-Xa (LMWH) • Warfarin → PT/INR 📌 Adverse Effects Heparin • Bleeding • HIT (Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia) • Osteoporosis (long-term) Warfarin • Bleeding • Skin necrosis • Multiple drug interactions 📌 Antidotes • Heparin → Protamine sulfate • Warfarin → Vitamin K + PCC/FFP ⚠️ High-Yield Exam Pearls • Pregnancy anticoagulant = Heparin • HIT = Heparin • Skin necrosis = Warfarin • INR monitoring = Warfarin • aPTT monitoring = Heparin • Bridge with Heparin when starting Warfarin 🧠 Mnemonic HEParin = Hospital, HIT, Pregnancy-safe WARfarin = Watch INR, Avoid in pRegnancy د

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⭐️Autism Spectrum Disorder 🧩🧠 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors. ⭐ Core Features • Social communication deficits • Repetitive behaviors • Restricted interests • Sensory hypersensitivity 📌 Key Findings • Delayed speech milestones • Poor eye contact • Difficulty with peer relationships • Preference for routines 📌 Diagnosis • M-CHAT screening (18–24 months) • Clinical diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria • Rule out hearing impairment ⚠️ Exam Pearls • Symptoms begin in early childhood • Male : Female ratio ≈ 4:1 • Early behavioral intervention improves outcomes • Often associated with ADHD and anxiety