Psiquiatría Flashcards
What is acute mania?
Acute mania is defined by the presence of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood plus at least three specific symptoms.
List three symptoms of acute mania.
- Inflated self-esteem
- Reduced need for sleep
- Increased pressure to talk
What are two additional symptoms of acute mania?
- Racing thoughts or distractibility
- Excessive involvement in high-risk behaviors
What is a key characteristic of the high-risk behaviors associated with acute mania?
They carry a high risk for negative outcomes.
What is the most appropriate intervention for reducing high-risk behaviors during acute mania?
Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
What is the goal of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization for acute mania?
To stabilize the patient with medications in a safe setting.
True or False: Many patients refuse voluntary hospitalization during acute mania.
True.
True or False: A surprising number of patients accept a recommendation for treatment in the hospital.
True.
Fill in the blank: Acute mania includes symptoms such as _______ and racing thoughts.
[elevated, expansive, or irritable mood]
