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PMHNP DIAGNOSIS
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. How to Use This Cheat Sheet 7. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- When to use it - ADHD - Autism Spectrum Disorder
- How diagnoses are organized
- Intellectual Disability
- DSM-5-TR alignment note
2. Mood Disorders - Learning Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) 8. Substance-Related & Addictive
- Persistent Depressive Disorder Disorders
(Dysthymia) - Substance Use Disorder
- Bipolar I Disorder - Intoxication vs Withdrawal Substance
- Bipolar II Disorder
-Induced Mental Disorders
- Cyclothymic Disorder
3. Anxiety Disorders 9. Differential Diagnosis Quick Tables
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - MDD vs Bipolar II
- Panic Disorder - GAD vs Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia - PTSD vs Acute Stress Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Schizophrenia vs Schizoaffective
- Specific Phobia
4. Trauma & Stressor - ADHD vs Bipolar
-Related Disorders 10. Most Commonly Confused
- PTSD Diagnoses
- Acute Stress Disorder - Adjustment Disorder vs MDD
- Adjustment Disorder - Bipolar vs Borderline Personality
- Reactive Attachment Disorder Disorder
5. Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia - PTSD vs GAD
- Schizophreniform Disorder - Psychosis vs Severe Mood Disorder
- Brief Psychotic Disorder 11. Specifiers & Modifiers Cheat Sheet
- Schizoaffective Disorder - With mixed features
- Delusional Disorder - Rapid cycling
6. Personality Disorders
Cluster A: - Seasonal pattern
- Paranoid - With psychotic features
- Schizoid 12. Mnemonics & Memory Hooks
- Schizotypal - Ultra-short
Cluster B: - Exam-safe
- Borderline
- One-line recall aids
- Antisocial
- Narcissistic 13. Last-Minute Exam Review Page
- Histrionic - Diagnosis priority rules
Cluster C: - Duration shortcuts
- Avoidant - Red-flag words in questions
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HOW TO USE THIS CHEAT SHEET
Purpose of This Cheat Sheet
The PMHNP Diagnosis Cheat Sheet is a high-yield, exam-focused, and clinically relevant
reference designed to support accurate psychiatric diagnosis, rapid recall, and confident clinical
decision-making. It condenses DSM-5-TR diagnostic standards into an organized, easy-to-scan
format without compromising diagnostic integrity.
When to Use It
Pre‐Exam Preparation Clinical Rotations & Practicum
Use this cheat sheet as a strategic review tool during exam During clinicals, PMHNP students
preparation for PMHNP coursework, midterms, finals, and must demonstrate sound diagnostic
board certification exams. reasoning, accurate DSM‐based
Best uses for exam prep: documentation, and appropriate
Rapid review of core diagnostic criteria Reinforcement of differential diagnosis formation. Clinical
duration requirements and symptom thresholds applications:
Clarification of high‐yield differentiators between similar Quick reference before or after
diagnoses patient assessments Support for
Identification of common exam traps (e.g., MDD vs building differential diagnoses
Bipolar II, PTSD vs ASD) Reinforcement of symptom
Study tips: duration and functional
Review one diagnostic category per session impairment criteria Preparation
Pair with practice questions to strengthen pattern for case presentations and
recognition preceptor discussions
Use as a last‐minute refresher before exams The cheat
sheet is intended to support, not replace, in‐depth DSM‐5‐TR
study.
Quick Recall & On‐the‐Go Reference
The structured, concise layout makes this resource ideal for fast recall in busy academic and clinical environments.
Ideal for:
Quick mental refresh between patient visits Confidence
checks during documentation
Reviewing symptom clusters and exclusions in minutes messages.pdf_cover_qr_code_label
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PMHNP Diagnosis Cheat Sheet | DSM-5-TR Psychiatric Disorders, Diagnostic Criteria, Differential Diagnosis & Exam
Review Study Guide PDF
26
Self Care Sheets
PAGES
PMHNP DIAGNOSIS
CHEAT SHEET
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. How to Use This Cheat Sheet 7. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- When to use it - ADHD - Autism Spectrum Disorder
- How diagnoses are organized
- Intellectual Disability
- DSM-5-TR alignment note
2. Mood Disorders - Learning Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) 8. Substance-Related & Addictive
- Persistent Depressive Disorder Disorders
(Dysthymia) - Substance Use Disorder
- Bipolar I Disorder - Intoxication vs Withdrawal Substance
- Bipolar II Disorder
-Induced Mental Disorders
- Cyclothymic Disorder
3. Anxiety Disorders 9. Differential Diagnosis Quick Tables
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - MDD vs Bipolar II
- Panic Disorder - GAD vs Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia - PTSD vs Acute Stress Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Schizophrenia vs Schizoaffective
- Specific Phobia
4. Trauma & Stressor - ADHD vs Bipolar
-Related Disorders 10. Most Commonly Confused
- PTSD Diagnoses
- Acute Stress Disorder - Adjustment Disorder vs MDD
- Adjustment Disorder - Bipolar vs Borderline Personality
- Reactive Attachment Disorder Disorder
5. Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia - PTSD vs GAD
- Schizophreniform Disorder - Psychosis vs Severe Mood Disorder
- Brief Psychotic Disorder 11. Specifiers & Modifiers Cheat Sheet
- Schizoaffective Disorder - With mixed features
- Delusional Disorder - Rapid cycling
6. Personality Disorders
Cluster A: - Seasonal pattern
- Paranoid - With psychotic features
- Schizoid 12. Mnemonics & Memory Hooks
- Schizotypal - Ultra-short
Cluster B: - Exam-safe
- Borderline
- One-line recall aids
- Antisocial
- Narcissistic 13. Last-Minute Exam Review Page
- Histrionic - Diagnosis priority rules
Cluster C: - Duration shortcuts
- Avoidant - Red-flag words in questions
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HOW TO USE THIS CHEAT SHEET
Purpose of This Cheat Sheet
The PMHNP Diagnosis Cheat Sheet is a high-yield, exam-focused, and clinically relevant
reference designed to support accurate psychiatric diagnosis, rapid recall, and confident clinical
decision-making. It condenses DSM-5-TR diagnostic standards into an organized, easy-to-scan
format without compromising diagnostic integrity.
When to Use It
Pre‐Exam Preparation Clinical Rotations & Practicum
Use this cheat sheet as a strategic review tool during exam During clinicals, PMHNP students
preparation for PMHNP coursework, midterms, finals, and must demonstrate sound diagnostic
board certification exams. reasoning, accurate DSM‐based
Best uses for exam prep: documentation, and appropriate
Rapid review of core diagnostic criteria Reinforcement of differential diagnosis formation. Clinical
duration requirements and symptom thresholds applications:
Clarification of high‐yield differentiators between similar Quick reference before or after
diagnoses patient assessments Support for
Identification of common exam traps (e.g., MDD vs building differential diagnoses
Bipolar II, PTSD vs ASD) Reinforcement of symptom
Study tips: duration and functional
Review one diagnostic category per session impairment criteria Preparation
Pair with practice questions to strengthen pattern for case presentations and
recognition preceptor discussions
Use as a last‐minute refresher before exams The cheat
sheet is intended to support, not replace, in‐depth DSM‐5‐TR
study.
Quick Recall & On‐the‐Go Reference
The structured, concise layout makes this resource ideal for fast recall in busy academic and clinical environments.
Ideal for:
Quick mental refresh between patient visits Confidence
checks during documentation
Reviewing symptom clusters and exclusions in minutes messages.pdf_cover_qr_code_label
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