MH Forms
This disorder is characterized by persistent low mood for at least 2 weeks, along with anhedonia and changes in sleep or appetite.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This SSRI is commonly used first-line for depression and anxiety.
What is Sertraline? (also acceptable: fluoxetine, escitalopram)
The most important first step when a patient expresses suicidal ideation.
What is conducting a suicide risk assessment such as the C-SSRS?
This communication technique involves restating what the patient has said in your own words.
What is paraphrasing?
This principle requires respecting a patient's right to make their own decisions.
What is autonomy?
A patient presents with elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, grandiosity, and risky behavior lasting over 1 week.
What is Mania (Bipolar I Disorder)?
This mood stabilizer requires monitoring of blood levels and can cause tremor and renal issues.
What is Lithium?
This observation level requires the patient to remain within arm’s length of staff at all times.
What is constant or 1:1 observation level?
Saying “Tell me more about that” is an example of this technique.
What is using open-ended questions?
This refers to a patient's ability to understand and appreciate treatment decisions.
What is capacity?
Recurrent panic attacks accompanied by fear of future attacks defines this disorder.
What is Panic Disorder?
These side effects include tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia caused by antipsychotics.
What are Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)?
A patient is escalating verbally; the best initial intervention is this technique.
What is verbal de-escalation?
This response type should be avoided: “Everything will be fine.”
What is giving false reassurance?
Admission without patient consent due to risk of harm falls under this type of admission.
What is an involuntary admission?
This disorder includes intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
A life-threatening condition with fever, muscle rigidity, and autonomic instability linked to antipsychotic use.
What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
These are used only as a last resort when there is imminent risk to self or others.
What are restraints (physical or chemical)?
A patient says, “I feel worthless.” The best response includes acknowledging feelings, this is called:
What is validation?
This law protects patient information from being shared without consent.
What is confidentiality (or PHIPA)?
A patient has hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and negative symptoms lasting more than 6 months.
What is Schizophrenia?
This medication for alcohol use disorder causes an aversive reaction when alcohol is consumed.
What is disulfiram or Antabuse?
A patient suddenly becomes withdrawn, gives away belongings, and appears calm after distress, this may indicate this risk.
What is increased suicide risk
Maintaining professional limits and avoiding dual relationships refers to this concept.
What are professional boundaries/maintaining a therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
This legal principle allows intervention without consent in an emergency to prevent serious harm.
What is implied consent (in emergencies)?