SYMPTOMS
what are 3 symptoms of a Panic Attack?
What is increased heart rate, sweating, nervousness, extreme worry, feeling like you are going to die
MME refers to
mental health exam
apraxia is?
what is a motor speech disorder disorder
Fear of enclosed spaces is called....
What is claustrophobia?
What are 3 signs that someone could be suicidal
Making direct threats such as “I want to die” or indirect threats such as “the world would be better off without me”
Changes in personality or behavior
Lack of interest in the future
Isolating
Giving away possessions
Suddenly very hopeful
what are 2 main symptoms of Bipolar D/O?
What is depression, mania, irrational thinking, irritability, mood swings
what is constant worrying?
what is generalized anxiety disorder.
2 ways to improve sleep
What is develop a sleep routine, hot bath before bed, drink less caffeine, no naps during the day, exercise, eat healthy, take medications as prescribed
Fear of cats is called.......
what is ailurophobia?
Do men or women attempt suicide more often
What is women
what are 2 symptoms of PTSD?
What is re-living the traumatic experience, flashbacks, panic, nightmares, depression, anxiety
What is condition is associated with hallucinations and disorganized thoughts?
What is Schizophrenia
what is sundowning?
what is late day confusion associated with Alzheimers and other dementia.
Algophobia is the intense fear of.....
what is pain?
True or False: The proper term for the act of suicide is: "completed suicide" "committed suicide"
What is completed suicide
what are 2 symptoms of OCD?
What is repetitive behaviors, oppressive thoughts you can't get out of your head
What disorder is associated with time consuming or debilitating obsessions?
OCD
what are 2 activities that you can advise when a patient is hearing voices
What is drawing, writing, journaling, playing cards, working a puzzle, painting
Fear of dentists and dental procedures is called...
What is dentophobia, odontophobia
True or False: The elderly are at the highest risk for suicide
What is True
a common symptom of schizophrenia is....
Delusions are strong beliefs against the reality or held despite contradictory evidenc e
what disorder is considered a "milder" form of Depression?
What is Dysthymia
What is the best way to respond to someone having a panic attack
Stay with them and encourage them to be calm and breathe deeply
speak slowly and help the person to remain calm and take deep breaths.
Trypanophobia is the fear of what?
fear of needles (or other sharp objects)
The single most important thing NOT to do when you are with a friend who says they are suicidal
What is NEVER LEAVE THEM ALONE