Etiology of Mental Disorders Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a patient who has been assessed as lacking capacity be treated and transported to the hospital without their consent?

When there is no evidence that the patient previously expressed wishes to the contrary, the patient's guardian or agent is not immediately available, and the treatment and transportation is in line with any Goals of Care Designation Order Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of delirium?

Gradual onset over months Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Excited Delirium Syndrome is FALSE?

It predominantly affects females with a mean age of 36 years. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Excited Delirium Syndrome?

Gradual onset over weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about mental disorders is TRUE?

They significantly impair the ability to complete usual daily activities. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding patients with mental disorders or acute psychiatric crises?

They may not be capable of making informed decisions about their own care. Signup and view all the answers

Etiology of Mental Disorders Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dementia according to the text?

What is the recommended treatment for patients presenting with disruptive behavior due to alcohol withdrawal?

When should haloperidol be used to treat agitation due to acute alcohol withdrawal?

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?

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 is NOT a characteristic of Excited Delirium Syndrome?

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?

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