Psychotropic Meds
What Neurotransmitter does antipsychotics work on?
Dopamine
How can suicide deaths be prevented?
Early recognition of the signs of suicidal thinking and offering appropriate intervention
What is the goal of trauma informed care?
Aims to prevent re-traumatization and vicarious trauma to healthcare providers
What act can you provide care to psych patients at SLH?
HCCCFAA
Name two atypical antipsychotics
Olanzapine, Abilify, Seroquel
What is the screener called?
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screener
Name four signs of agitation
Motor Hyperactivity, Thoughts repetitive and perseverative, body language, eye contact, volume of speech, tone of speech, withdrawing
What form do you need to initiate transport to a designated facility?
Form 4.1 section 1
What medication would you give for a oculogyric crisis?
What interventions would fall under Extreme Risk?
1:1 Observations, Consider Seclusion or restraints if needed, Consult with MRP for additional medications
How many arms length should you be to respect someones personal space?
2 metres
Where is your closest designated facility?
UHNBC
Side Effect: resting tremor in fingers, hands, jaw tongue or lips
Parkinsonian
Name two other factors to consider while assessing for suicide
Substance Use, No Purpose, Anxiety/Agitation. Feeling Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawing from friends and family, uncontrolled rage and acting reckless
Name 5 Domains of De-escalation
Respect personal space, do not challenge, verbal contact, concise, identify wants and feelings, listen closely, agree or agree to disagree, set clear limits, offer choice and optimism, debrief with patient and staff
Where does the original 4.1 remain?
At the transferring facility
Name the Anticholergenic Side Effects
Blurred Vision, Urinary Retention, Constipation, Restlessness
Name three different crisis lines
Northern BC Crisis Line, KUU-US Crisis Line Society, Crisis Line Associations of BC
What percentage of people are hospitalized for major mental illness that have a history of trauma?
51-98%
Name Two Criteria for certification under the MHA
Disorder of the mind that requires treatment, treatment through a designated facility, requires care to prevent substantial mental or physical deterioration, cannot suitably be admitted as a voluntary patient