First Aid Pysch

Question 1

when do you see delirium tremen after a pt stops drinking?

Answer 1

48 - 96 hrs

Question 2

major causes for delirium tremen?

Answer 2

I WATCHED DEATH

Infection
Withdrawal
Acute metabolic/substance abuse
CNS pathology
Hypoxia
Deficiencies
Endocrine
Acute vascular/MI
Toxins/drugs
Heavy metals

Question 3

in psych, dementia is also called as

Answer 3

major neurocognitive disorder

Question 4

what is the name of the therapy that uses a technique called “free association” and in which the psychiatrist plays a neutral role, listening for any connections in what the pt says?

Answer 4

psychotherapy

Question 5

what therapy has a goal to have the pt actively identify his or her negative thoughts and then change the content of those thoughts to reflect more positive view of him or herself?

Answer 5

Cognitive therapy

Question 6

what is the onset of alcoholic hallucination?

Answer 6

12 - 48 hrs

Question 7

what is the onset of seizures in alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 7

6 - 48 hrs

Question 8

children with what disorder as an increased risk of developing adolescent conduct disorder, adult antisocial personality disorder, or substance use disorder?

Answer 8

ADHD

Question 9

what is an appropriate psychopharmacology for paranoid personality disorder to reduce cognitive distortions and paranoid ideation?

Answer 9

low does antipsychosis (both typical and atypical)

Question 10

clinical hallmarks of anorexia nervosa?

Answer 10

orthostatic hypotension, hypothermia, and skin dyrness

Question 11

what is the street name of Ecstasy?

Answer 11

3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

Question 12

effects of Ecstasy?

Answer 12

1. social disinhibition
2. euphoria
3. heightened self-awareness
4. But, NO hallucination