Mental Status Examination & Mood Disorders Review

<p>How many friends does the client have? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient's chemical dependence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lithium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Calculation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conducting a Mental Status Examination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depression can manifest with increased energy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To stabilize mood fluctuations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MAOIs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dystonia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buspirone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lithium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Risperidone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Duloxetine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antianxiety agent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parkinson's disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastrointestinal disturbances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They need to acknowledge the consequences of their substance use. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dehydration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of menstrual periods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased use of the bathroom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They will become binge and purge free. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educating that perfection is unattainable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They usually exhibit normal or overweight status. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consistent exercise routine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abnormally upbeat, jumpy, or wired; increased activity, energy or agitation; exaggerated self-confidence; decreased sleep need; unusual talkativeness; racing thoughts; distractibility

Prevent harm; manage care with distractibility; redirect; support self-control

Thoughts/ideas of suicide? Plan? Means? Intent? Lethality?

General observations (appearance, grooming, motor behavior). Sensorium (memory, orientation, intellectual function); Affect/mood (affect, mood, congruency); Thought processes (content, form); Insight and judgment

Assessment

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and other symptoms.

A mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression.

Medications that help regulate mood swings, typically used in bipolar disorder.

Medications typically used for seizures, and some are used in managing bipolar treatment.

Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation

Patients with this disorder must acknowledge negative consequences of their use and recognize the need for abstinence from alcohol.

Symptoms include depression, drowsiness, cravings, and urges.

Professionals experiencing substance use issues might demonstrate increased bathroom use, consistent pain complaints, excessive working hours (especially night shifts), frequent call-outs, and volunteering for extensive nursing duties.

Low body weight, amenorrhea, muscle weakness, yellow skin, dehydration, and nutritional deficiencies are potential signs.

Depression, anxiety, perfectionism, obsessiveness, and fear of weight gain are common.

Bulimic patients often have normal or slightly above-normal weight, experiencing fluctuations and irregular bowel function.

Depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem are common.

Educate the patient about unattainable standards & guide them to healthy weight gain.

Strategies address elimination of binge/purge cycle and consistent healthy weight management.

Accurate knowledge of medication classes is essential for proper treatment.

Benzodiazepines can cause sedation and drowsiness.

Patients taking benzodiazepines should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine, like aged cheese and cured meats, as this can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis.

Typical antipsychotics can cause dystonia, characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, stiff neck, and thickened speech.

Atypical antipsychotics have fewer extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) and are often preferred for newly diagnosed patients.

Depot medications are long-acting, providing medication for weeks to months, making them suitable for patients with compliance issues.

Carbidopa/levodopa is a dopaminergic agent used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, can be used to treat Parkinson's disease.