306 Psychosis Flashcards
What is the definition of paranoia?
It’s a self-referential delusion
What is the definition of a hallucination?
A sensation in the absence of a percept
What is the difference between typical and atypical drugs?
Typical antipsychotic drugs act on the dopaminergic system, blocking the dopamine type 2 (D2) receptors
Atypical antipsychotics have lower affinity and occupancy for the dopaminergic receptors, and a high degree of occupancy of the serotoninergic receptors 5-HT2A
What effect does thiamine deficiency have on the brain?
It causes demyelination leading to organic brain injury
What is schizotypal disorder?
Someone who believes odd things
What is persistent delusional disorder?
When delusions are the only symptoms
What is section 136?
The police can detain someone in a public place for up to 72 hours if there is an assumption that they may have a psychotic disorder
The person must be causing trouble
What is section 52?
A holding power for doctors for up to 72 hours if the person is putting themselves at risk
-Can’t be used in A&E
What is section 54?
A holding power for nurses for up to 6 hours if the person is putting themselves at risk
-Can’t be used in A&E
What happens if a person with a suspected mental health disease is putting themselves at risk in the A&E?
You have to use common law and call security or the police
-Section 52 or 54 holds don’t work in A&E
What is section 135?
Detaining someone in their home if they have a suspected mental disease and are putting themselves at risk
What is an AMP?
An approved mental practitioner
How do you section someone?
An AMP and 2 doctors have to agree that the person would benefit from being sectioned
When is section 2 used?
It’s detention for 28 days for assessment
It’s used when you don’t know the diagnosis or you are evaluating the current diagnosis
What is section 3?
A detention for up to 6 months if the person already has a diagnosis
