CSA Stage 1 (III)
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- Created on: 17-10-20 20:43
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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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