Užduočių lapas tema Psichikos sveikatos slauga su atsakymais

Anticholinergic drugs such as benztropine or procyclidine are given to patients taking antipsychotics to treat which problem?

1. ALow white blood cell count
2. BWeight gain and raised blood glucose
3. CRaised prolactin and breast enlargement
4. DExtrapyramidal side effects such as dystonia and pseudoparkinsonism

Which measure has good evidence for reducing suicide deaths?

1. AAvoiding the topic of suicide completely with people at risk
2. BGiving the patient a large supply of medicine at discharge so that they do not run out and stop treatment
3. CAsking the patient to sign a no-suicide contract
4. DRestricting access to lethal means, such as firearms or large supplies of medicines

What is "sundowning" in a person with dementia?

1. ASensitivity of the skin to sunlight caused by dementia medicines
2. BSleeping all day and staying awake all night from the start of the illness
3. CIncreased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening
4. DImproved memory and calmness as darkness falls each evening

In a therapy group, one member talks constantly and interrupts others. What should the group leader do?

1. AAcknowledge the member's contribution and invite others to share their views
2. BCriticise the member in front of the whole group so that she learns to stay quiet
3. CAsk the member to leave the group permanently so that others can speak
4. DLet the member continue, because she has a lot to say

An older man has poor concentration, memory complaints and low mood that started after his wife died. Why is careful assessment important?

1. ADepression in older adults can look like dementia and is treatable
2. BMemory complaints in older adults are always caused by dementia
3. COlder adults cannot be treated for depression
4. DLow mood after the loss of a partner is always normal grief and never needs any assessment

Pacientas sako: „Imu pagaliuką, kaliuką, saliuką, baliuką." Kaip tai vadinama?

1. ANeologizmas
2. BPerseveracija
3. CSkambesio asociacijos
4. DEcholalija

A patient with dementia with Lewy bodies is having vivid visual hallucinations. A new nurse suggests asking for haloperidol. What is the main concern?

1. AHaloperidol does not work in older patients at all
2. BHaloperidol will make his hallucinations more frequent
3. CThere is no concern, because haloperidol is the treatment of choice for hallucinations in all types of dementia
4. DThese patients can have severe, sometimes life-threatening, sensitivity reactions to antipsychotics

A patient in a mental health unit asks to read his own health records. What is the correct general principle?

1. AThe nurse should give him the records immediately without following any procedure
2. BPatients generally have a right of access, with limited exceptions to prevent serious harm
3. COnly his family can request access to his records on his behalf
4. DPsychiatric patients are never allowed to see their records