Exam 3 Flashcards
what is considered an emergency?
any condition, physical or psychiatric that threatens the life of the patient or the life of others
when is self mutilation, like cutting, considered an emergency?
with infection or deep laceration
when MUST you disclose information regarding mental health clients
risk of harm or neglect to someone vulnerable or under 18
you believe you are in immediate danger
disclosure of intent to harm self or others
true or false: risk assessment tools are an effective way to predict future suicide or repetition of self harm
false
if caring for a person who has self harmed in an outpatient setting, what things should you do as the primary care provider
have regular appointments
do a medication review
inform the client about social supports
care for coexisiting mental health and refer as needed
when should you consider admitting a person to hospital
concerns about their safety
safeguard planning needs to be completed
person is unable to engage in psychosocial assessment (too distressed, intoxicated, etc)
when should you administer syrup of ipecac and what is it?
an emetic
can be used to induce emesis after poisoning if ingested within the last hour
what are the two steps for suicide screening
assess for risk factors
ask about suicidal ideation
when asking about suicidal ideation and there are children in the home, what other question must you ask
any thoughts of harming the children
when is attempted suicide typically treated in an outpatient community setting
does not result in serious injury
what is the strongest predictor of completing suicide
previous attempts
what is the role of lithium in suicidal patients
decreases suicide attempts in patients with mood disorders
what is the role of olanzepine in suicidal patients
may be helpful in patients with psychotic disorders
what is the first priority for a patient presenting after an attempted suicide
medical stabalization
which medication has restricted use due to the risk of agranular cytosis
clozapine
true or false: if suicidal gestures become chronic, you do not need to do a full assessment each time
false, even if chronic, every suicidal gesture should be taken seriously as they may become lethal
suicide prevention contracts are not effective. What is a better alternative?
crisis plan
what should be included in a crisis plan?
coping strategies, reasons to live, people to contact as the support system, emergency after hours contacts
if someone is depressed but does not need hospitalization, what must you do in addition to starting medication if needed
you must offer resources for if things come to a crisis like after hours on call, same day appointments, and crisis lines
what is the timeline to consider depression being related to pregnancy
any time during pregnancy and up to 1 year after delivery
what are risk factors for developing peripartum depression
mood disorder or history of depression
depression symptoms during pregnancy
poor social support
family history of psychiatric disorders
what is the DSM5 criteria for peripartum depression
at least 5 symptoms, with either depressed mood or anhedonia being one, for at least two weeks:
significant change in weight or appetite
insomnia/hypersomnia
psychomotor agitation/retardation
fatigue
feeling worthless/excessive guilt
impaired concentration
SI
what physical cause should be ruled out for peripartum depression?
thyroid disease
which SSRI is preferred for pregnant and breastfeeding women? Which SSRI carries a slightly higher risk?
Sertraline is preferred
Fluoxetine carries a slightly higher risk when taken in 3rd trimester