Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders Flashcards
Consider offering ___ or olanazapine (Zyprexa) ODT 10 mg for
severe agitation or anxiety
alprazolam (Xanax) 0.25 mg
If Broset is greater than___ or verbal, physical threats or attacks on objects, then
physical restraint procedure MUST be initiated unless sedated to RASS of +1 or less.
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What does RASS stand for
Richmond Agitation Sedation Score
If RASS score is ≥+2, attempt to determine cause of agitation (i.e. drug or alcohol
intoxication or withdrawal, medical or psychiatric problem) and consider ___
oral benzodiazepine or oral antipsychotic
Repeat RASS score every __ minutes and at patient hand off to hospital.
Goal is RASS score of 0 to -1
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Haloperidol may cause postural hypotension, tachycardia, and acute ___
dystonic reactions
Ziprasidone or haloperidol may induce ___ in patients with history of
prolonged QT or patients taking QT-prolonging drugs.
Torsades de Pointes
Ziprasidone or haloperidol is preferred for patients with known psychiatric disorders.
___ is preferred for patients who are known or suspected to be under the influence
of stimulants or other intoxicants, who are in withdrawal, or who are postictal.
Midazolam
RASS score ranges from 4 to -5. Describe 4 and three
4: Overtly combative to EMS. Dangerous to EMS
3:Verbal and physical uncooperative towards EMS