Medication
True or False: Two people taking the same medications will experience the same side effects
False- side effects will vary from person to person. Always remember to discuss them with your health care provider
Depression is a persistently _____ mood
Low, sad, melancholy, depressed, etc.
Name a type of involuntary commitment
OPC, PEC, CEC, and/or Judicial Commitment
Name one of the nurses that work at this hospital
Lawanna, Cathy, Bre, Mary, Phillip, Brian, BJ, Janice, etc.
Identify at least 2 healthy coping skills
Answers may vary- Deep Breathing, listening to music, reading, exercising, etc.
Name one medication that is an antipsychotic
Abilify, Zyprexa, Seroquel, Risperdal
Identify at least one symptom of Schizophrenia
Delusions, paranoia, hallucinations, etc.
What is it called when someone admitted themselves into the hospital?
Formal Voluntary Admission
Name one of the MHTs that work at this facility
Grace, Cat, Greg, D, Chris, Dorthy, etc.
Positive Affirmations
Name one medication that is a mood stabilizer
Depakote, Lithium, Lamictal
Sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate, shaking, seizures, and muscle pain can be possible symptoms of what?
Withdrawal
What's the number one cause of psychiatric hospitalizations?
Medication Noncompliance
Name one of the social workers who work at this facility
Darce, Meg, Taylor, Jan or Sy
Besides mental wellness, identify at least 2 other types of wellness
Physical, Social, Intelluctual, Spiritual, etc.
Name one medication that is an antidepressant
Lexapro, Prozac, Effexor, Wellbutrin, etc
Use of this can exacerbate symptoms of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, etc.
Name one of the state psychiatric hospitals in Louisiana
Central or Jackson (East)
True or False: Social workers, nurses, and/or MHTs can make adjustments to patient medications as they see fit.
FALSE: Psychiatrist and/or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are the only ones who can make changes to medications
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm states is known as ____
Meditation
Name at least 2 consequences to medication noncompliance
Rehospitalization, return of symptoms, decreasing baseline, etc. (answers may vary)
What is the name abbreviations of the book where mental illness diagnoses come from?
DSM-5
Once an individual is placed on an involuntary commitment, how long can they long be held within the facility?
up to 15 days
The main function of this professional is to aid in problem-solving, living arrangements and promote social change. They work with people to enhance their ability to function in society
Social Workers
Examples of negative or unhealthy coping skills include ___
Answers may vary (drug or alcohol use, overeating, isolating, shopping, avoiding the problem)