Psychiatric Emergencies Episode II

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What is the definition of anxiety?

Pervasive, unfocused fear not attached to any idea

Feeling of apprehension caused by anticipation of danger, which may be internal or external (correct)

Feeling of being upset, angry, disturbed, or unable to rest

Increased and unpleasant motor and psychological activity

What is the difference between aggression and violence?

Aggression is the subjective feeling of being upset, while violence is increased and unpleasant motor and psychological activity

Aggression is aggressive behavior that transgresses social norms, while violence is destructive or punitive behavior

Aggression is destructive or punitive behavior, while violence is fear not attached to any idea

Aggression is aggressive behavior that transgresses social norms, while violence is increased and unpleasant motor and psychological activity (correct)

What is the inverted-U relationship mentioned in relation to performance and pressure?

Performance decreases with pressure without limit

Pressure increases performance up to a certain point, after which it starts to decrease (correct)

Pressure decreases performance up to a certain point, after which it starts to increase

Performance increases with pressure without limit

What is the difference between anxiety and tension?

Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension caused by anticipation of danger, while tension is increased and unpleasant motor and psychological activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between free-floating anxiety and fear?

Free-floating anxiety is anxiety caused by consciously recognized and realistic danger, while fear is pervasive, unfocused fear not attached to any idea Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when receiving an agitated patient in the emergency room?

Ensure your own safety and consider medical conditions such as delirium Signup and view all the answers

What should be the initial approach when receiving an agitated patient in the emergency room?

Try to calm the patient down verbally by reassuring sentences Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended medication for an agitated patient if oral medications are refused?

Lorazepam 1-2 mgs Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of times that IV Diazepam can be repeated, if needed?

Three times Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the rate of respiration falls below 10/minute after giving IV Diazepam?

Administer Flumazenil amp. immediately Signup and view all the answers

What should be available before giving Antipsychotics to an agitated patient?

Anticholinergics or antihistamines Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended interval for removing each restraint from an agitated patient?

5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of elevating the head of the patient slightly when agitated?

To prevent aspiration and make the patient more comfortable Signup and view all the answers

When should leather restraints be used for an agitated patient?

Never Signup and view all the answers

What is available in case of respiratory depression after administering IV Diazepam?

Flumazenil amp. Signup and view all the answers

Psychiatric Emergencies Episode II - Agitation

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Questions and Answers

What is the definition of anxiety?

What is the difference between aggression and violence?

What is the inverted-U relationship mentioned in relation to performance and pressure?

What is the difference between anxiety and tension?

What is the difference between free-floating anxiety and fear?

What should be done when receiving an agitated patient in the emergency room?

What should be the initial approach when receiving an agitated patient in the emergency room?

What is the recommended medication for an agitated patient if oral medications are refused?

What is the maximum number of times that IV Diazepam can be repeated, if needed?

What should be done if the rate of respiration falls below 10/minute after giving IV Diazepam?

What should be available before giving Antipsychotics to an agitated patient?

What is the recommended interval for removing each restraint from an agitated patient?

What is the purpose of elevating the head of the patient slightly when agitated?

When should leather restraints be used for an agitated patient?

What is available in case of respiratory depression after administering IV Diazepam?

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