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2. Regarding the state mental examination, what is incorrect information to obtain from a patient?

  • Noting appetite and sleep is not relevant, as it does not play a rule in mental health
  • Enquire whether patient feels they have a problem, whether they need help, and what they believe is the solution. What they think of their future
  • Asking about any pleasures in life (if anything), if they have changed and why
  • Assess tone of speech(low volume), body language and rapport (anxious/repetitive/involuntary movement/aggressive), and level of arousal (calm/agitated)
  • Methods, thoughts or acts of self harm (past/future). How often? How they feel now
  • Moods and thoughts (past/present/future), and energy levels
  • Appearance and demeanour of patient is important
  • If there was an event that happened just before the suicide attempt
  • Hallucinations (see/hear things) or delusions (have unreal thoughts), taking into consideration any cultural norms. For how long?
  • Living status and conditions. Family with low moods and relationship with surrounding members

3. What is the most important to do in the case of a patient assessed with a moderate to high risk of suicide?

  • CBT
  • Referral to psychiatry
  • Medical management (i.e. antidepressants)
  • Admit the patient to hospital

4. Which is not the main worry regarding a patient taking an SSRI?

  • Medication compliance
  • Adverse effects
  • Addiction
  • Suicidal thoughts

5. Which of the following questions does not correspond to the CAGE questionnaire regarding alcohol consumption?

  • Has there ever been an occasion where you drink first thing in the morning?
  • Why did you start drinking?/Why do you drink?
  • Do people annoyed you when asking/criticizing your drinking?
  • Ever felt guilt about your drinking?
  • Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?

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