Psych Flashcards
1
Q
What input do demntia patients require?
A
Community nurse social worker GP physio speech therapist OT admiral nurse
2
Q
What is an admiral nurse
A
specialist dementia nurses who are there to support the needs of the family and the carers. info, training skills. practical advice
3
Q
How do you manage a dementia patient who is acting out?
A
by using a behavioural approach to identify triggers and avoid them. benzo’s are best avoided and should only be used for short periods if necessary
4
Q
What should be added to the management of all psych cases
A
COLLATERAL HISTRY
5
Q
When should anorexia be admitted
A
really low BMI
low potassium
proximal myopathy.
6
Q
How do you sedate someone who has become manic
A
offer oral haloperidol and lorazepam
OR
olanzapine
can give IM olanzapine but should not be given if they are under the influence of benzos already
