Akathisia or Psychosis: A Case of How Difficult Determining Side Effect vs. Primary Psychosis Can Be

Abstract

Akathisia directly translates to an inability to sit and is commonly described as internal restlessness. However, it can be difficult to describe by patients, leading to either misdiagnosis or under diagnosis and can be a cause of medication nonadherence. Therefore, in this poster we will discuss this case in further detail, discuss the complex and nuanced nature of primary psychosis and medication side effects, and discuss the akathisia suspected etiology, symptomology, and possible treatments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 03, 2019
Accession Number
AD1084939

Entities

People

  • Jacob Wardyn
  • Jon Maust
  • Natalie Torres

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Brain
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Addiction
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Mental Health
  • New York
  • Pharmacies
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Side Effects
  • Tranquilizing Agents
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
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