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Which aspect of the Mental Status Examination is primarily concerned with a patient's physical demeanor during the assessment?
Which aspect of the Mental Status Examination is primarily concerned with a patient's physical demeanor during the assessment?
What is a key characteristic of mania commonly associated with bipolar disorder?
What is a key characteristic of mania commonly associated with bipolar disorder?
Which nursing intervention is considered the least restrictive when managing a patient in a manic state?
Which nursing intervention is considered the least restrictive when managing a patient in a manic state?
In the context of mood disorders, what question is NOT typically asked in assessing suicidal ideation?
In the context of mood disorders, what question is NOT typically asked in assessing suicidal ideation?
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What should be evaluated in the Insight and Judgment section of the Mental Status Examination?
What should be evaluated in the Insight and Judgment section of the Mental Status Examination?
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Which of the following mood stabilizers is commonly used for treating bipolar disorder?
Which of the following mood stabilizers is commonly used for treating bipolar disorder?
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When conducting a Mental Status Examination, which cognitive function is assessed in the Sensorium section?
When conducting a Mental Status Examination, which cognitive function is assessed in the Sensorium section?
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What is the primary focus during the Assessment stage of the Nursing Process?
What is the primary focus during the Assessment stage of the Nursing Process?
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Which of the following statements about mood disorders is inaccurate?
Which of the following statements about mood disorders is inaccurate?
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What is the main role of mood stabilizers in treating mood disorders?
What is the main role of mood stabilizers in treating mood disorders?
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Which class of medications requires avoidance of tyramine-containing foods to prevent a hypertensive crisis?
Which class of medications requires avoidance of tyramine-containing foods to prevent a hypertensive crisis?
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What is a primary side effect associated with typical antipsychotic medications?
What is a primary side effect associated with typical antipsychotic medications?
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Which of the following is NOT a benzodiazepine?
Which of the following is NOT a benzodiazepine?
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Which medication is primarily used as a mood stabilizer?
Which medication is primarily used as a mood stabilizer?
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A patient's treatment plan includes using depot medication for better compliance. Which medication can be administered in depot form?
A patient's treatment plan includes using depot medication for better compliance. Which medication can be administered in depot form?
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What effect do atypical antipsychotics generally have compared to typical antipsychotics?
What effect do atypical antipsychotics generally have compared to typical antipsychotics?
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Which medication is classified as an SNRI?
Which medication is classified as an SNRI?
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Which type of medication is buspirone primarily classified as?
Which type of medication is buspirone primarily classified as?
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What is the primary use of carbidopa/levodopa in treatment?
What is the primary use of carbidopa/levodopa in treatment?
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Which of the following is a common side effect of antidepressant medications?
Which of the following is a common side effect of antidepressant medications?
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What is a key requirement for patients with substance use disorder to move towards abstinence?
What is a key requirement for patients with substance use disorder to move towards abstinence?
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Which of the following describes a common withdrawal symptom associated with cocaine use?
Which of the following describes a common withdrawal symptom associated with cocaine use?
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What is a physical symptom characteristic of anorexia?
What is a physical symptom characteristic of anorexia?
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Which emotional symptom is commonly experienced by individuals with bulimia?
Which emotional symptom is commonly experienced by individuals with bulimia?
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In the context of eating disorders, what does the term 'amenorrhea' refer to?
In the context of eating disorders, what does the term 'amenorrhea' refer to?
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What behavioral change can indicate impaired professionals in the healthcare field?
What behavioral change can indicate impaired professionals in the healthcare field?
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What is an essential outcome for a patient receiving treatment for bulimia?
What is an essential outcome for a patient receiving treatment for bulimia?
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Which intervention is appropriate for patients suffering from anorexia?
Which intervention is appropriate for patients suffering from anorexia?
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What characterizes patients with bulimia compared to those with anorexia?
What characterizes patients with bulimia compared to those with anorexia?
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of substance use disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of substance use disorder?
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Study Notes
Mental Status Examination (MSE) Review
- Sections of MSE: Review each section and associated terminology (review MSE form)
- General Observations: Appearance, grooming, dress
- Motor Behavior/Activity: Physical condition, rapport/reaction
- Sensorium: Memory, orientation, concentration, abstraction, calculation
- Affect/Mood: Affect, mood, congruency, thought processes, thought content, thought form, insight and judgment
- Nursing Process (ADPIE): Assessment - MSE is part of this stage, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
Mood Disorders
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mania: Abnormally upbeat, jumpy, or wired; increased activity, energy, or agitation; exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence; decreased need for sleep; unusual talkativeness; racing thoughts; distractibility
- Mania Interventions (least restrictive): Prevent physical harm, redirect patient, support patient in maintaining self-control
- Medications: Mood stabilizers and anticonvulsants (detailed medication information is in the pharmacology section)
Suicide
- Questions to Ask: Thoughts of suicide, presence of a plan, means to act on the plan, expression of intent to act, lethality of the plan
- Safety is paramount
Substance Use Disorders
- Alcohol: Patients need to acknowledge consequences and recognize the need for abstinence
- Cocaine: Withdrawal symptoms (depression, drowsiness, sedation, cravings, urges); impaired professionals (increased bathroom use, always in pain, working nights, extra shifts, volunteering)
Eating Disorders
- Anorexia: Physical symptoms (low body weight, amenorrhea, muscle weakness, yellow skin, dehydration, nutritional deficiencies); emotional/cognitive symptoms (lack of hunger, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, obsessiveness, fear of gaining weight)
- Interventions: Education that perfection is unachievable, patient will gain weight
- Bulimia: Physical symptoms (normal/overweight, fluctuating, irregular bowel function); emotional/cognitive symptoms (depression, anxiety, low self-esteem)
- Interventions: Binge and purge free; maintain weight (bulimic patients do not need to lose weight, they are usually normal weight or overweight)
Pharmacology
- Antianxiety Medications: Benzodiazepines (diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, side effects - sedation, drowsiness); Non-Benzodiazepines (buspirone); Patient teaching - avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while taking medications
- Antidepressant Medications: TCAs (amitriptyline, imipramine, nortriptyline); SSRIs (fluoxetine, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, sertraline); SNRIs (venlafaxine, duloxetine); MAOIs (tranylcypromine, phenelzine: avoid tyramine-containing foods to prevent hypertensive crisis); Atypical Antidepressants (bupropion, trazodone)
- Antimanic Medications/Mood Stabilizers: Lithium; Anticonvulsants (valproic acid, carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine)
- Antipsychotic Medications: Typical (chlorpromazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine, thioridazine, thiothixene); Atypical (risperidone, olanzapine, clozapine, quetiapine)
- Antiparkinson Medications: Dopaminergic agent (carbidopa/levodopa), dopamine agonist (pramipexole), anticholinergic (benztropine), antihistamine (diphenhydramine) - Additional notes for patients who have difficulty with compliance, this provides a great alternative (e.g., risperidone depot IM)
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This quiz provides a comprehensive review of the Mental Status Examination (MSE) and explores key aspects of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Participants will assess understanding of MSE components and consider important interventions and medications related to mood disorders.
