Medications
This medication requires monitoring for toxicity when sodium is low.
Lithium
Priority intervention for a suicidal client.
1:1 observation
“Government putting thoughts in my head” = what delusion?
Control
Alcohol tolerance means:
Decreased effect over time
Splitting is seen in:
Borderline personality disorder
This antidepressant is used to treat bulimia.
Fluoxetine
Giving away belongings indicates this risk.
Suicide
Excessive uncontrollable worry =
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
BAC 0.15 indicates:
Impaired cognition
Needs constant reassurance:
Dependent personality disorder
This scale is used before starting antipsychotics to monitor movement disorders.
AIMS
Best response: client refuses safety contract.
Stay with client (constant observation)
Lack of emotion is what type of symptom?
Negative symptom
Medication that reduces alcohol cravings:
Naltrexone
Key intervention for manipulation:
Set limits
A serious side effect of clozapine requiring lab monitoring.
Agranulocytosis
Which item must be removed: lace shoes or cotton underwear?
Lace shoes
Schizophreniform duration:
1–6 months
Medication causing illness if alcohol consumed:
Disulfiram
Priority concern in borderline PD:
Self-harm
Muscle stiffness after antipsychotics indicates this condition.
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Most therapeutic action after trauma.
Let client control conversation
Neurological symptoms without medical cause =
Functional neurological symptom disorder
Priority in intoxication:
Airway/safety monitoring
Aggressive behavior + legal trouble =
Antisocial personality disorder