Delirium criteria - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Common presentation of Delirium First symptom of delirium is impaired orientation. MSE: Speech impairment, slurred and disorganized, highly inattentive. Affect: can change from lethargic to agitated. They may have visual hallucinations. Judgement grossly impaired. PE: tremors, incontinence, nystagmus, increased muscle tone. Delirium Criteria A. A disturbance in attention and awareness. B. The disturbance develops over a short period of time (hours to a few days), represents a change from ...

Delirium (Sherpath) Questions and Answers Graded A+ Within the past 48 hours, Ms. Bader has developed symptoms of arousal, aggression, and hyperactivity. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as being associated with which disorder? Hyperactive delirium Hyperactive delirium is characterized by arousal, aggression, increased strength, and hyperactivity. Which medications are associated with the highest risk of developing delirium? Narcotics Narcotics are highly associated with delirium...

CATC Exam Prep Questions and Answers Graded A+ "Process involving progress through a series of stages" In the Transtheoretical Model CHANGE is... "Referral" pertains to? Assisting a client to utilize the support systems and community resources available (adj.) open, not hidden, expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized Overt [e.g., methadone (opioid), buprenorphine/"Suboxone" (Opioid), & naltrexone (ETOH)] On Maintenance Therapy *Potentially life-threate...

Narcolepsy Recurrent periods of an irrepressible need to sleep, lapsing into sleep, or napping occurring within the same day, at least three times per week over the past three months. Cataplexy Brief episodes of sudden bilateral loss of muscle tone with maintained consciousness, precipitated by laughter or joking. Hypocretin Deficiency Low levels of Hypocretin-1 (orexin-A) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), not observed in acute brain injury, inflammation, or infection. Polysomnograp...

Positive Romberg Sign - Answer (r/t etoh) loss of balance that occurs when closing the eyes ETOH withdrawal delirium may result in? - Answer Seizures or death DSM Severity for ETOH - Answer Mild = 2-3 sx Moderate = 4-5 sx Severe = >= 6 sx DSM ETOH Remission Criteria - Answer Early = >3 mos & <12 mos Substantial Remission = >12 mos Screening & Early Intervention scale for SUD - Answer SBIRT Screening, Brief Intervention & Refereal to Treatment CAGE - Answer...

Which disorder has at least one full manic episode, lasting at least one week? Hypomanic or depressive episodes may also occur but are not required for diagnosis. Bipolar 1 disorder What is DIGFAST? A mnemonic for the signs of mania: Distractibility Impulsivity/Indiscretion Grandiosity Flight of ideas Activity increase Sleep decrease Talkativeness How many DSM V criteria for mania must be present to diagnose a manic episode? Three or more How long must symptoms be present to diagnose...

LA COUNTY PROTOCOLS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS what is 1200.2 - ANS Base Contact 1200.2 Base Contact required for all children when - ANS less than or equal to 36 months old except those with no medical complaint or with isolated minor extremity injury, and critically ill pediatric patients who meet transport guidelines to a PMC, regardless of provider impression or field treatment rendered. 1200.2 Base contact criteria STILL apply if the patient is - ANS refusing tr...

LCDC EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. Entheogens - -Shamanic drugs used during shamanic or spiritual rituals and as tools for studying the mind Psychoactive substance disorder - -a pattern of substance use led to problems, damage, distress 12 months substance abuse disorder - -abusing drug, medication side effect, exposure to a toxin. Substance intoxication or withdrawal - -Behavorial, Psychological, Physiological symptoms due to effects of the substance. Could...

Warning signs of Alzheimers - Memory loss that disrupts daily life. Challenges in planning or solving problems. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure Confusion with time or place. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. New problems with words in speaking or writing. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. Decreased or poor judgment. Withdrawal from work or social activities. Changes in mood and personality. Warnin...

A 76 year-old depressed patient is started on an SSRI. When should another antidepressant be tried if there is no response? 8-12 weeks Most learned authorities agree that if there is no response by 8-12 weeks at a maximal therapeutic dose, a different antidepressant should be tried. The 8-12 week period is the correct time frame because it will take this long to increase the dose and attempt to reach maximal dose for therapeutic response. 4-6 weeks is nearing the appropriate ti...