Alcohol Use Disorder
The adverse effect experienced when one is taking Antabuse and consumes ANY amount of alcohol.
Disulfiram Reaction
What gender is most likely to attempt suicide?
Women
What is an alternative treatment for generalized anxiety disorder/depression
Stress/Relaxation Meditation Yoga Acupuncture
Chronic sleep loss increases the risks for?
Obesity Depression Hypertension DM MI Stroke
What mechanism involves a practice where an individual focuses his or her mind on a particular object, thought or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
Meditation
How long does stage 2 of alcohol withdrawal syndrome typically last.
1-3 days
What are the psychosocial factors that increase the risk for suicide?
hopelessness, intense emotions and poor interpersonal relationships.
What class of drugs are used to treat anxiety/depression?
Atypical anxiolytics Benzodiazepines
What should be avoided 4 hours prior to bedtime?
Alcohol Nicotine Caffeine
What coping mechanism involves any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
Exercise
How many adults in the United States age 18+ have alcohol use disorder?
17 million
What suicide precautions should the nurse use in treating a suicidal patient?
- One-on-one around the clock supervision - Remove shoelaces, belts, tweezers, razors, metal silverware and nail files from patient’s possession - Remove shoelaces, belts, tweezers, razors, metal silverware and nail files from patient’s possession
What therapy focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing the thinking and behavior patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What should be avoided 3 hours prior to bedtime?
Exercise
What coping mechanism involves finding new activities that interests ones mind?
Pick up a new hobby
The effect of alcohol use disorder on the vascular system of the body
High blood pressure
What environmental factors influence the risk for suicide?
lethal methods, lack of access to adequate mental health care and unemployment
Major side effect of benzodiazepines?
Respiratory Depression
What is the recommended number of hours that adults should sleep per night?
7-9
What does the acronym H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry Angry Lonely Tired
What vitamin deficiency is a result of alcohol use disorder?
Thiamine deficiency
What are the myths concerning suicide?
- People who talk about suicide never commit suicide - There is no way to help someone who really want to kill himself - People who talk about suicide are only trying to get attention
When is trans-cranial magnetic stimulation used?
When medications have failed to improve depression.
What are some problems associated with lack of adequate sleep?
Inability to concentrate Poor judgement Moodiness Increased risk of accidents
What coping mechanism involves breathing with long breaths, especially as exercise or a method of relaxation.
Deep Breathing