NUR 622 (Adult_Gero Acute) MOD #8, PTSD_suicide, substance abuse, sex & gender, quiz
Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1:
trauma and stressor related disorder -re-experiencing traumatic event, avoiding events associated
with trauma -gunshots, war, sexual abuse, fires, illness -must persist for a month, may be delayed
in onset
Answer:
PTSD
Question 2:
PTSD is often linked with
Answer:
depression, panic disorders, and alcoholism
Question 3:
-intrusive thoughts (flashbacks, nightmares) -hypervigilance -avoidance -starle reactions,
hyperarousal are s/s of
Answer:
PTSD
Question 4:
tx PTSD
Answer:
-SSRI -Prazosin (for nightmares) -CBT, exposure therapy
Question 5:
What is the biggest indication for suicide with a patient PTSD?
Answer:
expressing hopelessness, staing "can't go on like this"
Question 6:
a hx of previous suicide attempt is a strong indicator for
, Answer:
future attempts and death by suicide
Question 7:
men and women in suicide
Answer:
women - more likely to attempt men - more likely to commit suicide
Question 8:
s/s that may precede suicide
Answer:
-insomnia, decreased interest in activities -aggressive or reckless behavior -giving away belongings,
writing a will
Question 9:
screens for suicide
Answer:
-Columbia suicide severity risk scale, Hamilton or Montgomery Asberg scale -PSS-3, PHQ-9, ASQ
Question 10:
if a patient thinks about suicide for more than an hour a day, they
Answer:
are high risk for suicide
Question 11:
if a patient screens positive for suicide, assess
Answer:
-suicidal thoughts, plans, past attempts -mental health hx -hx of substance abuse -evaluation of
pt's support system
Question 12:
tx suicide ideation patients
Answer:
Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1:
trauma and stressor related disorder -re-experiencing traumatic event, avoiding events associated
with trauma -gunshots, war, sexual abuse, fires, illness -must persist for a month, may be delayed
in onset
Answer:
PTSD
Question 2:
PTSD is often linked with
Answer:
depression, panic disorders, and alcoholism
Question 3:
-intrusive thoughts (flashbacks, nightmares) -hypervigilance -avoidance -starle reactions,
hyperarousal are s/s of
Answer:
PTSD
Question 4:
tx PTSD
Answer:
-SSRI -Prazosin (for nightmares) -CBT, exposure therapy
Question 5:
What is the biggest indication for suicide with a patient PTSD?
Answer:
expressing hopelessness, staing "can't go on like this"
Question 6:
a hx of previous suicide attempt is a strong indicator for
, Answer:
future attempts and death by suicide
Question 7:
men and women in suicide
Answer:
women - more likely to attempt men - more likely to commit suicide
Question 8:
s/s that may precede suicide
Answer:
-insomnia, decreased interest in activities -aggressive or reckless behavior -giving away belongings,
writing a will
Question 9:
screens for suicide
Answer:
-Columbia suicide severity risk scale, Hamilton or Montgomery Asberg scale -PSS-3, PHQ-9, ASQ
Question 10:
if a patient thinks about suicide for more than an hour a day, they
Answer:
are high risk for suicide
Question 11:
if a patient screens positive for suicide, assess
Answer:
-suicidal thoughts, plans, past attempts -mental health hx -hx of substance abuse -evaluation of
pt's support system
Question 12:
tx suicide ideation patients
Answer:
