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What percentage of people in the United States experience psychosis at some point in their lives?
What percentage of people in the United States experience psychosis at some point in their lives?
What is a common symptom of psychosis?
What is a common symptom of psychosis?
What is the term used to describe conditions where there is a loss of contact with reality?
What is the term used to describe conditions where there is a loss of contact with reality?
How many adolescents and young adults in the US experience their first episode of psychosis each year?
How many adolescents and young adults in the US experience their first episode of psychosis each year?
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What can be a cause of psychotic symptoms?
What can be a cause of psychotic symptoms?
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What is a potential underlying mental illness that can cause psychosis?
What is a potential underlying mental illness that can cause psychosis?
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What is a common behavior change seen in individuals before psychosis develops?
What is a common behavior change seen in individuals before psychosis develops?
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What is another term used to describe when someone experiences a psychotic episode?
What is another term used to describe when someone experiences a psychotic episode?
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What is a common behavioral warning sign for psychosis?
What is a common behavioral warning sign for psychosis?
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Which of the following is a symptom of a psychotic episode according to DSM-5?
Which of the following is a symptom of a psychotic episode according to DSM-5?
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What is the duration of a brief psychotic episode?
What is the duration of a brief psychotic episode?
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What is the primary focus of treatment for psychosis caused by a medical condition?
What is the primary focus of treatment for psychosis caused by a medical condition?
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What is delirium?
What is delirium?
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Which of the following is a common cause of delirium?
Which of the following is a common cause of delirium?
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What is a characteristic of the symptoms of delirium?
What is a characteristic of the symptoms of delirium?
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What is the primary goal of treating delirium?
What is the primary goal of treating delirium?
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Which of the following is not a symptom of a psychotic episode?
Which of the following is not a symptom of a psychotic episode?
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What is the term for a psychotic episode that is triggered by significant stressors?
What is the term for a psychotic episode that is triggered by significant stressors?
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What is a common symptom of delirium?
What is a common symptom of delirium?
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Which of the following interventions can help manage delirium?
Which of the following interventions can help manage delirium?
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What is a potential consequence of oversedation in a patient with delirium?
What is a potential consequence of oversedation in a patient with delirium?
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What is the primary goal of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)?
What is the primary goal of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of delirium?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of delirium?
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Why is it important to allow patients with delirium to have undisrupted sleep?
Why is it important to allow patients with delirium to have undisrupted sleep?
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What is the purpose of administering haloperidol to patients with delirium?
What is the purpose of administering haloperidol to patients with delirium?
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Why is it important to encourage patients with delirium to get up and out of bed?
Why is it important to encourage patients with delirium to get up and out of bed?
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What is the relationship between delirium and psychosis?
What is the relationship between delirium and psychosis?
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Why is it important to have clocks and calendars within view of patients with delirium?
Why is it important to have clocks and calendars within view of patients with delirium?
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Study Notes
Psychosis
- Approximately 3% of people in the United States experience psychosis at some point in their lives.
- Around 100,000 adolescents and young adults in the US experience their first episode of psychosis each year.
- Psychosis is a condition where there is a loss of contact with reality, and the individual has difficulty understanding what is real and what is not real.
- Symptoms of psychosis include:
- Delusions and hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or experiencing things that aren't real)
- Incoherent or nonsensical speech
- Inappropriate behavior for the situation
- Depression, anxiety, sleep problems, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and overall difficulty functioning
- Psychosis can be a symptom of various mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or severe anxiety.
- Other potential causes of psychosis include:
- Sleep deprivation
- Medical conditions (e.g., hyperglycemia and hyperthyroidism)
- Side effects of some prescription medications
- Use of alcohol or other drugs
Early Signs of Psychosis
- Behavioral warning signs for psychosis include:
- Drop in grades or worsening job performance
- New trouble thinking clearly or concentrating
- Suspiciousness or paranoia
- Withdrawing socially
- Unusual, bizarre new ideas
- Strange feelings or having no feelings at all
- Decline in self-care or personal hygiene
- Difficulty telling reality from fantasy
- Confused speech or trouble communicating
Symptoms of a Psychotic Episode
- According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), symptoms of a psychotic episode include:
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Disorganized speech
- Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
- A brief psychotic episode is defined as a psychotic event lasting at least one day but less than one month, with an eventual return to previous level of functioning.
Treatment of Psychosis
- Treatment for psychosis is based on its cause.
- If psychosis is caused by a medical condition, side effects of medication, or withdrawal from a substance, it will resolve as these conditions are treated.
- If psychosis is a symptom of mental illness, treatment typically includes a combination of antipsychotic medicines and psychological therapies.
Delirium
- Delirium is a mental state in which the client becomes temporarily confused, disoriented, and not able to think or remember clearly.
- Delirium is often referred to as psychosis caused by medical issues.
- Delirium resolves as the underlying condition is effectively treated.
- Common causes of delirium include:
- Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
- Dementia
- Hospitalization, especially in intensive care
- Intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol or drugs
- Kidney or liver failure
- Medications
- Metabolic disorders, such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Serious infections
- Severe pain
- Sleep deprivation
- Symptoms of delirium include:
- Changes in alertness
- Changing levels of consciousness
- Confusion
- Disorganized thinking or talking
- Disrupted sleep patterns or sleepiness
- Emotional changes
- Hallucinations and delusions
- Incontinence
- Memory problems
- Trouble concentrating
- Interventions for managing delirium include:
- Ensuring a quiet and well-lit room
- Providing clocks and calendars
- Encouraging family presence
- Ensuring hearing aids and glasses are worn
- Allowing for undisrupted sleep
- Encouraging patient mobility
- Controlling pain
- Administering prescribed medications
- Avoiding restraints
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This quiz covers the concepts of psychosis and delirium in mental health. It includes the prevalence of psychosis in the United States and its effects on adolescents and young adults.
