12 Questions
What is the focus of milieu therapy in psychiatric-mental health clinical nursing practice?
Providing structure and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
Which factor contributes to treatment non-adherence in individuals with self-harm and self-destructive behaviors?
Low health literacy rates
What does the basic level of psychiatric-mental health clinical nursing practice involve?
Coordinates implementation of the nursing care plan and documents coordination care
What is a potential alteration in self-concept related to in psychiatric-mental health clinical nursing practice?
Developmental conflicts or injury
What is the usual time frame for many psychotropic drugs to achieve their full effect?
3-4 weeks
Why are older adults often prescribed lower dosages of medications?
To account for the longer time needed for the drug to achieve its full therapeutic effect in the elderly
Which receptors are primarily targeted by antipsychotic drugs to block the neurotransmitter dopamine?
D1 and D2
What distinguishes atypical antipsychotics from typical antipsychotics?
Higher affinity for serotonin (5HT) receptors
What is the main focus of mental hygiene?
Promoting mental health and preventing mental illness
How are mental disorders defined?
They cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both
During the Renaissance, how were people with mental illness distinguished?
They were viewed as criminals
What does the term 'revolving door syndrome' refer to in mental health?
The tendency of clients to relapse after showing improvement
Explore the concepts of mental hygiene and mental illness, including measures to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and facilitate rehabilitation. Learn about mental disorders that affect mood, behavior, and thinking, along with their signs and features. Understand the concept of mental illness as a 'No Fault Disease'.
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