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What does SSRI stand for?
What does SSRI stand for?
- Serotonin Safety Retention Inhibitor
- Serotonin Steroid Regulation Index
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (correct)
- Selective Sleep Regulation Inhibitor
What is Lithium used for?
What is Lithium used for?
Bipolar disorder
What is Clozapine primarily used for?
What is Clozapine primarily used for?
Treatment-resistant schizophrenia
What does anxiety reduction refer to?
What does anxiety reduction refer to?
What does harm to self or others indicate?
What does harm to self or others indicate?
What should you do if a patient threatens the life of another?
What should you do if a patient threatens the life of another?
What does it mean to hold the medication and confer with the healthcare provider?
What does it mean to hold the medication and confer with the healthcare provider?
What is countertransference?
What is countertransference?
What does blurring the boundaries refer to in a therapeutic context?
What does blurring the boundaries refer to in a therapeutic context?
What is non-verbal communication?
What is non-verbal communication?
What are suicide precautions?
What are suicide precautions?
What does DSM-V stand for?
What does DSM-V stand for?
What does it mean when care is centered on the patient?
What does it mean when care is centered on the patient?
What is management of milieu safety?
What is management of milieu safety?
What is telepsychiatry?
What is telepsychiatry?
What does justice refer to in a healthcare context?
What does justice refer to in a healthcare context?
What does risk for suicide entail?
What does risk for suicide entail?
What does carrying out interventions and coordinating care mean?
What does carrying out interventions and coordinating care mean?
What is quality and safety education for nurses?
What is quality and safety education for nurses?
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SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
A class of drugs primarily used as antidepressants, these medications target the neurotransmitter serotonin by preventing its reuptake in the brain, increasing its availability in the synapse.
Lithium
Lithium
A mood stabilizer often used to treat bipolar disorder, lithium helps in managing manic episodes by regulating the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Clozapine
Clozapine
An atypical antipsychotic medication often used for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, clozapine effectively reduces suicidal behavior and helps manage symptoms.
Anxiety Reduction
Anxiety Reduction
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Battery
Battery
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Harm Determinant
Harm Determinant
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Threat Assessment
Threat Assessment
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Medication Protocol
Medication Protocol
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Countertransference
Countertransference
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Boundary Blurring
Boundary Blurring
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Non-Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
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Suicide Precautions
Suicide Precautions
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DSM-V
DSM-V
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Patient-Centered Care
Patient-Centered Care
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Milieu Safety Management
Milieu Safety Management
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Telepsychiatry
Telepsychiatry
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Justice
Justice
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Suicide Risk Assessment
Suicide Risk Assessment
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Care Coordination
Care Coordination
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Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Mental Health
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SSRI: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; a class of drugs used primarily as antidepressants.
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Lithium: A mood stabilizer commonly used to treat bipolar disorder; helps in managing manic episodes.
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Clozapine: An atypical antipsychotic used for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; effective in reducing suicidal behavior.
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Anxiety reduction: Techniques and treatments aim to lower anxiety levels, improving mental wellness.
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Battery: In a mental health context, this refers to the unlawful use of force against another person.
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Harm determinant: Evaluates if there is potential for self-harm or harm to others due to mental health issues.
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Threat assessment: Involves taking action if a patient threatens another person’s life; crucial for ensuring safety.
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Medication protocol: If concerns arise regarding a patient's medication, hold the medication and discuss with healthcare providers for guidance.
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Countertransference: The emotional reactions of a therapist or caregiver towards a patient; may impact the therapeutic relationship.
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Boundary blurring: Occurs when roles in the therapeutic relationship become unclear, potentially harming the patient or therapeutic process.
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Non-verbal communication: Critical in mental health settings; involves understanding body language and facial expressions without words.
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Suicide precautions: Measures taken to ensure the safety of individuals at risk of suicide, including monitoring and support.
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DSM-V: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; a key resource for mental health diagnosis criteria.
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Patient-centered care: An approach in healthcare that prioritizes the patient's needs and preferences in treatment planning.
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Milieu safety management: Focuses on creating a therapeutic environment that ensures the safety and well-being of patients.
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Telepsychiatry: Utilization of telecommunications technology to provide psychiatric assessment and care remotely.
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Justice: In mental health, this relates to fairness and equitable treatment of patients within healthcare systems.
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Suicide risk assessment: Process to evaluate the likelihood of a patient harming themselves, aiding in necessary interventions.
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Care coordination: Involves the integration of various services and interventions to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
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Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN): An initiative aimed at preparing nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for delivering safe and high-quality patient care.
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Test your knowledge of key terms related to mental health. This quiz covers various concepts, including medications, treatment approaches, and safety protocols in mental health care. Enhance your understanding and vocabulary in the field of mental health.
