NRSG210

Question 1

Define mental health

Answer 1

Complete cognitive welll-being

Question 2

Define mental illness

Answer 2

Impaired mental functioning

Question 3

Statistic of mental illness

Answer 3

1 in 5 Australians

Question 4

Complete mental health assessment includes

Answer 4

MSE
Risk assessment
Substance abuse history

Question 5

Recovery principles

Answer 5

Uniqueness of ind
Choices
Attitudes
Dignity/respect
Communication
Evaluating recovery

Question 6

2 types of recovery

Answer 6

Traditional

Contemporary

Question 7

Recovery theorist

Answer 7

Andresen

Question 8

Define stereotype

Answer 8

Belief

Question 9

Define discrimination

Answer 9

Unfair treatment

Question 10

Define stigma

Answer 10

Negative stereotype

Question 11

Define crisis

Answer 11

Situation that immobilises a person

Question 12

4 types of crisis

Answer 12

1. Developmental
2. Situational
3. Social
4. Complex

Question 13

Define resilience

Answer 13

Capacity to adapt

Question 14

Restrictive (coercive) practices (3)

Answer 14

1. Seclusion
2. Mechanical restraint
3. Chemical restraint

Question 15

Psychosis

Answer 15

Altered thinking and perception

Question 16

Schizophrenia statitics

Answer 16

Affects 1% of population

Question 17

Schizophrenic symptoms types (2)

Answer 17

1. Positive - exaggerated emotions/behaviours

2. Negative - absence of emotions/behaviours

Question 18

DSM-5

Answer 18

Diagnostic system for MD’s

Question 19

Side effect of antipsychotic medications

Answer 19

Increases hyperglycaemia and dyslipidaemia

Question 20

MSE Criteria

Answer 20

Appearance
Behaviour
Speech
Mood
Affect
Thought form
Thought content
Perception
Cognition
Judgement & Risk

Question 21

MSE Mood vs Affect

Answer 21

Mood - described

Affect - observed

Question 22

MSE Thought Form vs Content

Answer 22

Form - HOW they’re thinking

Content - WHAT they’re thinking

Question 23

Aetiology of depression

Answer 23

• Genetics

- Neurochemical factors

Question 24

Bipolar disorder

Answer 24

Changing between:

Depressed - normal - manic

Question 25

Grief

Answer 25

Natural response to loss

Question 26

Neurotransmitter theory of depression

Answer 26

Specific symptoms are associated with an increase or decrease of specific neurotransmitters

Question 27

SNRI's

Answer 27

Selective NORADRENALINE reuptake inhibitors

Question 28

Typical vs Atypical

Answer 28

``` Typical = 1st gen (lots of ADR's) Atypical = 2nd gen ```

Question 29

Time taken for antidepressants to peak

Answer 29

6-8 weeks

Question 30

TCA's

Answer 30

Tricyclic antidepressants - block serotonin reuptake

Question 31

MAOI's

Answer 31

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. MAO breaks down dopamine and serotonin

Question 32

Quetiapine

Answer 32

Antipsychotic for BP and schizoaffective disorder

Question 33

Comorbidity

Answer 33

Dual MH diagnosis (at same time)

Question 34

Anxiety

Answer 34

Sense of dread

Question 35

Types of Anxiety

Answer 35

GAD Phobias OCD PTSD

Question 36

4 categories of psychotropic drugs

Answer 36

Antipsychotics Mood stabilisers Anxiolytics Antidepressants

Question 37

Examples of psychotropic drugs (Antipsychotics)

Answer 37

``` Typical = chlorpromazine Atypical = Quetiapine ```

Question 38

Examples of psychotropic drugs (Mood stabilisers)

Answer 38

Lithium

Question 39

Examples of psychotropic drugs (Anxiolytics)

Answer 39

Benzodiazepine = Diazepam

Question 40

Examples of psychotropic drugs (Antidepressants)

Answer 40

SSRI = Fluoxetine MAOI = Phenelzine Tricyclics (TCA) = Amitriptyline

Question 41

Annual cost of MH

Answer 41

$20B

Question 42

Crisis intervention model

Answer 42

Cognitive - pt recognises faulty thinking and takes action

Question 43

Catatonia

Answer 43

Abnormal movements due to disturbed mental state

Question 44

4 Phases of grief

Answer 44

1. shock 2. preoccupation 3. disorganisation 4. resolution

Question 45

Lithium

Answer 45

Mood stabiliser: Increases serotonin synthesis. | Has SMALL therapeutic index range

Question 46

Anxiety stats

Answer 46

14%

Question 47

Types of personality disorders (3)

Answer 47

Cluster A: Odd Cluster B: Dramatic Cluster C: Anxious