Psych Flashcards
1st order symptoms of Schizophrenia
Thought disorder
Auditory hallucinations
Passivity
Delusions
Legislation that allows physical care
Adults with Incapacity, Section 47
Patient unable to manage welfare/finances, what legislation?
Guardianship under Adults with Incapacity
How long does the Short Term cert last, who has to be present?
28 days
Psychiatrist
Mental Health Officer
How long does the Emergency detention cert last, who has to be there?
3 days
Registered doctor; GP, FY2
Mental Health Officer
What is the Mental Health Act criteria?
mental disorder, treatment available, reduced decision making ability, risk to themselves/others, no alternative
Medication for Alcohol detox
Chlordiazepoxide
Medication for alcohol relapses
naltrexone
medication that doesn’t allow alcohol consumption
Disulfiram (antabuse)
medication to reduce alcohol cravings
acamprosate
medication to detox from opiates
lofexidine
medication to replace opiates
methadone/buprenorphine
when do symptoms from alcohol withdrawal begin?
6-12h
best treatment for catatonia
Lorazepam
postive schizophrenic symptoms
same as 1st rank TAPD