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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dementia according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dementia according to the text?
- Frequently present with depression and apathy
- Constant or near constant physical activity (correct)
- Affects short-term memory, language, communication, judgement and reasoning
- Gradual and progressive decline in mental processing ability
What is the recommended treatment for patients presenting with disruptive behavior due to alcohol withdrawal?
What is the recommended treatment for patients presenting with disruptive behavior due to alcohol withdrawal?
- A combination of midazolam and haloperidol (correct)
- Haloperidol only
- Midazolam only
- Benzodiazepines only
When should haloperidol be used to treat agitation due to acute alcohol withdrawal?
When should haloperidol be used to treat agitation due to acute alcohol withdrawal?
- Haloperidol is the primary treatment for agitation due to acute alcohol withdrawal
- Haloperidol should be used instead of benzodiazepines for these patients
- Haloperidol can be used safely with benzodiazepines when necessary
- Haloperidol should never be used without benzodiazepines (correct)
What must a patient be able to understand in order to have capacity to consent to or refuse treatment?
What must a patient be able to understand in order to have capacity to consent to or refuse treatment?
Under what conditions can a patient who has been assessed as lacking capacity be treated and transported to the hospital without their consent?
Under what conditions can a patient who has been assessed as lacking capacity be treated and transported to the hospital without their consent?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of delirium?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of delirium?
Which of the following statements about Excited Delirium Syndrome is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about Excited Delirium Syndrome is FALSE?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Excited Delirium Syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Excited Delirium Syndrome?
Which of the following statements about mental disorders is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about mental disorders is TRUE?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding patients with mental disorders or acute psychiatric crises?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding patients with mental disorders or acute psychiatric crises?
