Chapter 20 - Psychiatric Emergencies Flashcards
1
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A condition of disorientation, confusion, and possible hallucinations coupled with purposeless restless physical activity
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agitated delirium
2
Q
The point at which a person’s reactions to events interfere with activities of daily.
A
behavioral crisis
3
Q
A disorder in which there is no known physiological reason for the abnormal functioning
A
functional disorder
4
Q
An illness with psychological or behavioral symptoms and or impairment in functioning caused by a social, psychological, genetic, physical , chemical or biological disturbance.
A
psychiatric disorder
5
Q
A mental disorder characterized by the loss of contact with reality
A
psychosis
