Psychiatric Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs are typically used for chemical restraint?
A
Benzodiazepines or neuroleptics (haloperidol)
2
Q
What are the precipitating factors for delirium?
A
- Medications
- Infection
- Dehydration, poor nutrition
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Organ failure
- Surgery and anaesthesia
- Substance withdrawal
- Pain and discomfort
- Unfamiliar environment
3
Q
What feature should you look for on ECG if overdose?
A
QT prolongation
