Definitions
The branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people.
Geriatrics
First drug in the Person County Behavioral protocol for Excited delirium Syndrome.
Midazolam/ Versed
Type of abuse that presents with bruising, lacerations, hematoma's,
Physical
Consuming large amounts of alcohol.
Alcohol Intoxication
If a patient is handcuffed who must ride in the unit with EMS?
Law Enforcement
Mental competency
Dosage for Midazolam In the Person County behavioral protocol given IM route.
5mg
Type of abuse that include stealing of money, forgery, unnecessary spending.
financial
Result of taking to many medications, injecting illegal drugs and the mis abuse of narcotics.
Overdose
Which medication is acceptable for pt's experiencing psychosis under the age of 12?
Haldol
Is "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.
Elder abuse
Pediatric Dosage of Midazolam given in Excited Delirium Syndrome based on Person County Behavioral protocol.
0.1mg/kg
Abuse that includes "brain washing".
Mental
Also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
Bipolar Disorder
Which level provider must accompany a pt in physical restraints?
ALS/ Paramedic
Is a form of medical restraint in which a drug is used to restrict the freedom or movement of a patient or in some cases to sedate a patient.
How frequently can Midazolam be administered, operating under the Person County Behavioral protocol.
2-3 minutes
Abuse that includes fearful, crying, anxiety and false sense of hope.
Emotional
Is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Schizophrenia
Condition causing involuntary movements or spasms typically of the face, neck and upper extremities. May present with contorted neck and trunk with difficult motor movements.
Extrapyramidal reactions
(American English) or behaviour (Commonwealth English) is the range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the (inanimate) physical environment
Behavior
Medication is an antipsychotic. Given in the Person County Protocol through the IM route.
Haldol
What are the 4 types on elder abuse?
Physical
Mental
Emotional
Financial
May visualize sadness, angry outburst, lack of energy, slowed thinking, lack of appetite and feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
Depression
If a patient experiences cardiac arrest resulting from Excited Delirium Syndrome, what 2 treatments are considered early?
Fluid bolus and Sodium Bicarbonate
What medication Should be administered and the dosage if a patient is experiencing an Extrapyramidal Reaction? Pediatric dosage and the routes?
Benadryl 50mg IV/ IO/ IM/ PO
Pediatric 1mg/kg IV/IO/IM/PO