Psychiatric Emergencies Episode II - Agitation
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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?

<p>Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension caused by anticipation of danger, while tension is increased and unpleasant motor and psychological activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Free-floating anxiety is anxiety caused by consciously recognized and realistic danger, while fear is pervasive, unfocused fear not attached to any idea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ensure your own safety and consider medical conditions such as delirium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Try to calm the patient down verbally by reassuring sentences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lorazepam 1-2 mgs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Administer Flumazenil amp. immediately (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Anticholinergics or antihistamines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent aspiration and make the patient more comfortable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should leather restraints be used for an agitated patient?

<p>Never (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flumazenil amp. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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