Psychiatric Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
who are more likely to attempt suicide?
A
women
2
Q
. All mental disorders except ______ _______ are associated with an increased risk of suicide
A
mental retardation
3
Q
psych diagnosis most associated w/ suicide risk?
A
eating disorders
4
Q
high risk age and sex group for suicide
A
men > 85
5
Q
emotionally laden, uncontrolled outburst of aggressive behavior that is impulsive in nature
A
reactive aggression
6
Q
controlled, purposeful and premeditated aggression w/ little associated emotion
A
planned or predatory aggression
7
Q
who is more likely to be violent?
A
Younger age
Male gender
Lower socioeconomic status
8
Q
an acute, reversible neuropsychiatric syndrome caused by general medical conditions and/or exogenous substances.
A
Delirium
