Schizophrenia
Name a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
What is delusion or hallucination?
Number one concern when caring for a patient with Bipolar Disorder, especially during a manic episode.
What is safety?
What is the key characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
What is an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image?
What is the therapeutic level range for lithium?
What is 0.8-1.4 mEq/L?
A patient presents with rapid speech, decreased need for sleep, and risky behavior. What disorder might they be experiencing?
What is bipolar disorder (mania)?
Name a negative symptom of schizophrenia.
What is anhedonia?
Name one mood stabilizer commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder.
What is lithium?
Name one medical complication associated with bulimia nervosa.
What is electrolyte imbalance or esophageal tears?
What is one of the first symptoms of lithium toxicity?
What is GI upset?
A patient is hearing voices that others do not hear and believes they are being followed. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is schizophrenia?
What is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia?
What is extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?
What is a common sign of mania in bipolar disorder?
What is increased energy or hyperactivity?
This eating disorder is characterized by episodes of consuming large quantities of food in a short period.
What is binge eating disorder?
A FDA approved medication for Bulimia nervosa.
What is fluoxetine?
A patient has significantly low body weight and fears gaining weight, even though they are underweight. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is anorexia nervosa?
A "made-up" word.
What is a neologism?
What is the primary difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder?
What is the presence of manic episodes in Bipolar I and hypomanic episodes in Bipolar II?
Eating non-food object.
What is pica?
What is the purpose of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in mental health treatment?
What is to provide relief from severe depression, mania, or psychosis when other treatments have failed?
A patient reports eating large quantities of food in a short period and feeling a lack of control during these episodes, followed by distress. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is binge eating disorder?
What neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia?
What is dopamine?
Name a risk associated with the use of antidepressants in bipolar disorder.
What is triggering a manic episode?
Name one psychological treatment used for eating disorders.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
High fever, muscle rigidity, and decreased LOC associated with taking typical antipsychotics.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
A patient presents with hoarseness, dental caries, and constipation. They also have periods of eating and purging. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is bulimia nervosa?