Ati Mental Health Proctored Study Guide Rated A+

Lithium blood testing rules {Ans: 8 hrs after last dose, 5 days after beginning dose, dosage changes, then testing for 6 months monthly}PTSD {Ans: nightmares, indecisive, lack of emotion during a event}Amphetamine {Ans: paranoia AE akathisia-agitation, restlessness}Buprenorphine {Ans: think phine for opioids withdrawal treatment}chlordiazepoxide {Ans: is for alcohol use disorder}Bulimia {Ans: An eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise. tooth erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia monitor patient 1 hour after eating}Child abuse pattern {Ans: inconsistency between history and child's injury}Benzo side effect {Ans: dizziness, sedation, drowsiness}Lithium {Ans: maintain sodium levels watch for vomiting, diarrhea, sweating}paradoxical response {Ans: insomnia, excitation, urgency}pcp signs {Ans: rapid eye movement}avolition {Ans: lack of emotion}MAOI {Ans: inhibits breakdown of amine neurotransmitters, hypertensive crisis. avoid pseudonephrine.}Alcohol withdrawal {Ans: Naltroxone. 2-3 days after can be a seizure risk, hand tremors will occur, monitor bp}delirium {Ans: rapid fluctuations of loc}anorexia {Ans: An eating disorder characterized by an obstinate and willful refusal to eat, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of being fat. Appearance of lanugo, amenorrhea, intolerance to cold,