CBL #3 Confusion, consent, crying man Flashcards
1
Q
Things to ask with consent for someone with mental health prob
A
- Are you under the mental health act? Do you go to clinic voluntarily? Or compulsory patient?
- Insight when unwell?
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2
Q
80 year old man with depression DDx?
A
Mania? Substance abuse Organic disease if hits his head Dementia? Anxiety? Head strike if fall? Consciousness?
3
Q
Management of elderly man with depression
A
Geripsych ward Rehab Talk to family and nurse Community GP? Meals on wheels?
4
Q
Dangers of tricyclics?
A
Can cause confusion/delirium if multiple insults esp. In elderly.
5
Q
What does Gazetted mean?
A
Able to treat someone under the mental health act
