extras Flashcards
1
Q
The Mental Health Act (Scotland) 2003 only applies to psychiatric treatment. It can’t be used in reference to physical problems
A
Adults with incapacity (Scotland) act 2000 is used for determining capacity
Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is used for social support & protection
2
Q
which of the following is true of Lithium?
- Wide therapeutic Index
- Rebound mania is a risk of lithium toxicity
- Stop it if it doesn’t work within 1 month
- Serum lithium should be measured every 3 months
- Not a suitable treatment for unipolar depression
A
Serum lithium should be measured every 3 months
It actually has a narrow therapeutic index
Manic episodes are more likely with undertreatment
Takes longer than 1 month to reach full efficacy
Can be used as an adjunct or prophylactic for depression
3
Q
What is the medical term for believing you’re organs are rotting?
A
A Nihilistic delusion
