drshvetasm
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yup!
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| docnikki
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but in 1 quest in swanson it says that psychomotor agitation is most commonly accompanied symptom in dep in elderly.
and in the very next quest it asks which of the following is NOt associated with depression in an eldely...ans was violent or agressive behaviour...and it further explained if there were signs of violent or agressive behaviour then the diagnosis would be alzhiemer's more likely.
Can you explain plz. thanks
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| drshvetasm
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i'm sorry...i was probably wrong before coz i took the literal meaning for psychomotor agitation when u asked the question....here is what psychomotor agitation actually means...which is not aggressive or violent behav..
Psychomotor agitation is a series of unintentional and purposeless motions that stem from mental tension of an individual. This includes pacing around a room, wringing one's hands, pulling off clothing and putting it back on and other similar actions. In more severe cases, the motions may become harmful to the individual, such as ripping, tearing or chewing at the skin around one's fingernails to the point of bleeding. Psychomotor agitation is a symptom typically found in major depression disorder or OCD, and sometimes the manic phase in bipolar disorder, although it can also be a result of an excess intake of stimulants. The middle aged and the elderly are more at risk to express this condition.
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| docnikki
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thanks alot dear!
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