Psychological Disorders

Question 1

___ are at greater risk for bipolar.

Answer 1

females

Question 2

Those with mania, ___ may produce aggression.

Answer 2

disagreements

Question 3

Psychogenic amnesia

Answer 3

forgets all aspects of the past

Question 4

Patients with neuroses realize

Answer 4

they have a problem

Question 5

Catatonic schizo

Answer 5

motor disturbances with rigid posturing
episodes of uncontrolled movements but they stay aware during.

Question 6

Conversion disorder

Answer 6

paralysis is the most common finding

Question 7

Somatization disorder is primarily in

Answer 7

women

Question 8

Antidepressants can cause

Answer 8

hypertension or orthostatic hypotension

Question 9

Antipsychotic agents are used for

Answer 9

schizo, various psychotic disorders and sometimes Alzheimers

Question 10

Antipsychotic agents side effects

Answer 10

motor side effects, tardive dyskinesia, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, weight gain, DM, hyperlipidemia.

Question 11

Akathisia

Answer 11

agitation, distress, restlessness

Question 12

tardive dyskinesia

Answer 12

repetitive, involuntary movements like grimacing and eye blinking

Question 13

Primary agent used in bipolar

Answer 13

lithium

Question 14

Long-term use of lithium can cause

Answer 14

osteoporosis

Question 15

Benzos cause

Answer 15

sleep
risk of falling

Question 16

Tips for interacting with escalating patients

Answer 16

do not force eye contact, allow them to look away.

do not turn your back on an agitated patient

do not allow them to block the exit

maintain more space

stand at an angle

stay at eye level

keep hands out of your pcket