Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards

Delirium is a common condition which mainly affects _____ people and is also known as acute confusional state

What are the first rank symptoms of schizophrenia? _____

Hint: 4

Patients with delirium and a history of _____ should be treated with quetiapine or clozapine rather than haloperidol/olanzapine

A section _____ can be used to recall a patient to hospital for treatment if they don't comply with conditions of the order in the community

Part of the management of delirium is to maintain an environment with _____ and frequent reassurance

Patients suffering from delirium will have their _____-term memory affected most

A section 3 lasts for _____ and can be renewed

A section 5(2) allows a _____ to detain a voluntary patient in hospital for 72 hours

Hint: Professional

A section 2 lasts for _____

The main aim of delirium managment is to treat the _____