Special Clinical Settings - Chapter 10 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the physiological hormone linked to Suicide attempts?
Low levels of Serotonin
What is the physiological gene associated with Suicide risk?
Tryptophan Hydroxylase Gene
Function: Serotonin synthesis
What is the ranking of suicide in all causes of death in the USA?
8th.
Which two age categories are prone to Suicidal conduct?
Elderly and Early teenages
What two types of social classes conduct suicide?
Higher Social class and Professionals……Not including Optometrists
What drug type can increase the chances of Suicide?
Antidepressants
Which 2 types of medication have shown significance in reducing suicide?
Lithium (treat Bipolar disorder) and Cloazpine (treat Schziophrenia)
Patients who attempt suicide usually also suffer from these 4 disorders.
Personality disorder, Alcoholism, Depression and Schizophrenia
What are the 3 types of abuse between partners?
Emotional, Sexual and Physical Abuse
What risk factors are associated with Spousal Abuse?
Alcoholism and Domestic violence
What is the main reason why victims don’t report abusive episodes?
Due to retaliation
Whom are the most common Assailants of elderly abuse?
Their own children and they are reluctant to reveal abuse
What is the definition of Bereavement?
Disorder which occurs after the death of a loved one
What are the 4 symptoms of Bereavement?
Sad mood, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping and ruminating on the loss
What are ASSOCIATED symptoms with Bereavement?
There are 6…..
Increased guilt, Suicidal thoughts of death, Excess worthlessness, Psychomotor retardation, Severe impairment in ability to function, Auditory or Visual hallucinations.
