Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards

Elderly patients with acute onset of memory disturbance, disorientation, mood change are most likely to be suffering from _____

Which sections require an Approved Mental Health Professional and 2 doctors? _____ & 3

A section 4 lasts for _____

A section 5(4) allows a _____ to detain a voluntary patient in hospital for 6 hours

Hint: Professional

For diagnosis of schizophrenia, active symptoms must be present for at least _____, with the total duration of illness lasting at least 6 months

Hint: Time period

Schizophrenia prognosis is based on "the rule of quaters". What is this? • 25% of patients _____ • 25% of patients improve substantially on treatment • 25% of patients have some improvement on treatment • 25% of patients are resistant to treatment

Under which sections can treatment be given against a patients wishes? _____ & 3

What 2 common things increase the metabolism of clozapine? • _____ • Being male

Which personality disorder is characterised by excessive emotionality & attention seeking with a constant need to be the centre of attention? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by submissive & clingy behaviour, a need to be taken care of and difficulty making decisions? _____