General Revision Flashcards

Question

What is a Agonist?

Answer 1

A drug that binds to the receptor and stimulates the receptor’s function

Answer 2

A drug that blocks and inhibits the receptor

Answer 3

Involves reinstating in our own words what an individual has said. Encourages a shared understanding and correct any misunderstandings. ## Footnote **Example: “In other words, you become upset when people dismiss your feelings?”**

Answer 4

Involves verbalising the implied feelings from a person’s comment. Encourages the person to add further comments. Example: “it sounds like you’re a bit upset in how the nurse spoke to you yesterday”

Answer 5

Is an attempt to understand the basic nature of a persons statements. Ensures that you understand the persons message better. **Example:** “I’m a bit confused on what the doctor actually told you, could you go over that again?”

Answer 6

Sharing how you perceive the persons current situation. Gives the person an opportunity to correct inaccurate perceptions. ## Footnote **Example: “During our conversation, I have noticed that you keep looking away when you talk about your mother. Is it fair to say that talking about her makes you feel uncomfortable?”**

Answer 7

Brings attention to important statements that required to be explored. Can be useful in understanding observed inconsistencies. ## Footnote **Example: “When you were just talking, you mentioned forgetting to take your medication; how many doses did you miss?” OR “you said that you were feeling sad, but you’re laughing and smiling”.**

Answer 8

A strengths-based approach moves the focus away from deficits of people living with a mental illness/disorder and focuses on the strengths and resources of the consumers.

Answer 9

* A focus on individual strengths rather than pathology, diagnosis or labels * Viewing the community as abundant in resources * Interventions that are based on client self-determination * The primary and essential nature of the manager-client relationship * Aggressive outreach as the preferred mode of intervention * A belief that people can learn, grow and change

Answer 10

**Internal Resources** · Qualities & Personal Characteristics · Interests & Aspirations · Talents & Skills **External Resources** · Family & Friends / Carer Network · Material Resources · Community Resources

Answer 11

1. We gain a holistic view of the person and how this can be linked to their strengths; 2. Be expansive rather than reductionist. For instance, not focusing on their symptoms or diagnoses, but rather; what experiences they’ve had during their life & how these lead to their personal strengths; 3. Understand the meaning of the person’s perspective and what they perceive as goals, rather than you making presumptions; 4. Remember that strengths don’t have to be exceptional. They can be everyday abilities.

Answer 12

A cluster of different risks including: * Obesity * Hypertension * Dyslipidaemia * Impaired fasting glucose or diabetes

Answer 13

1. Background factors 2. The triggering event 3. The escalation stage 4. Crisis 5. The Recovery stage 6. Post-crisis depression

Answer 14

* Understand the person’s expectations * Communicate back to them that you understand * Encourage the other person to think about and re-focus on solving the problem * Help negotiate a solution * Keep everyone safe

Answer 15

1. Respect and personal space 2. Do not be provocative 3. Establish verbal contact 4. Be concise 5. Identify wants and feelings 6. Listen closely 7. Agree, or agree to disagree 8. Set clear limits 9. Offer choices and optimism 10. Debrief the person and other staff

General Revision Flashcards

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