nr547 Differential Diagnosis in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan Practicum
What are episodes of enuresis? - ANSWERS-Episodes of enuresis are incidents of
bedwetting that awaken clients after a deep sleep.
What type of medication can interfere with sexual function? - ANSWERS-Sedating
medication such as Benadryl can interfere with sexual function.
What treatment options may be considered for sleep disruption due to shift work? -
ANSWERS-Chronotherapy or light therapy treatment may be considered for sleep
disruption due to shift work.
What are some common comorbidities of sleep dysfunction? - ANSWERS-Common
comorbidities of sleep dysfunction include depression and substance abuse.
What symptoms merit a complete workup, including an analysis of CSF? - ANSWERS-
Symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness accompanied by sudden onset of sleep and
loss of muscle tone merit a complete workup, including an analysis of CSF.
What are some common comorbidities found with sleepwalking? - ANSWERS-Common
comorbidities found with sleepwalking include MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).
What symptoms are commonly seen in the prodromal phase of schizophrenia? -
ANSWERS-Symptoms commonly seen in the prodromal phase of schizophrenia include
flat affect and a decline in grooming habits.
What is a common comorbidity found with OCD? - ANSWERS-Tourette disorder is a
common comorbidity found with OCD.
What are some side effects of Bupropion, an activating antidepressant? - ANSWERS-
Bupropion can induce chest pain, irritability, and restlessness.
What should be reviewed regarding the Hamilton Anxiety Scale? - ANSWERS-The
Hamilton Anxiety Scale, scoring, and interpretation should be reviewed.
What are some physiological causes of depression? - ANSWERS-Physiological causes
of depression might include anemia.
What should be done if there are unusual and recent changes in patient behavior? -
ANSWERS-Unusual and recent changes in patient behavior merit a complete physical
examination.
What should be reviewed regarding Urine Drug Screen clearances? - ANSWERS-Urine
Drug Screen clearances with individual drugs of abuse should be reviewed.
What treatment is recommended for new onset of resting tremor and balance difficulty?
- ANSWERS-Treatment with Amantadine is recommended for new onset of resting
tremor and balance difficulty.
What symptoms are indicative of Panic Disorder according to CID-10 and DSM criteria?
- ANSWERS-Symptoms indicative of Panic Disorder include heart palpitations,
sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, and trembling.
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan Practicum
What are episodes of enuresis? - ANSWERS-Episodes of enuresis are incidents of
bedwetting that awaken clients after a deep sleep.
What type of medication can interfere with sexual function? - ANSWERS-Sedating
medication such as Benadryl can interfere with sexual function.
What treatment options may be considered for sleep disruption due to shift work? -
ANSWERS-Chronotherapy or light therapy treatment may be considered for sleep
disruption due to shift work.
What are some common comorbidities of sleep dysfunction? - ANSWERS-Common
comorbidities of sleep dysfunction include depression and substance abuse.
What symptoms merit a complete workup, including an analysis of CSF? - ANSWERS-
Symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness accompanied by sudden onset of sleep and
loss of muscle tone merit a complete workup, including an analysis of CSF.
What are some common comorbidities found with sleepwalking? - ANSWERS-Common
comorbidities found with sleepwalking include MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).
What symptoms are commonly seen in the prodromal phase of schizophrenia? -
ANSWERS-Symptoms commonly seen in the prodromal phase of schizophrenia include
flat affect and a decline in grooming habits.
What is a common comorbidity found with OCD? - ANSWERS-Tourette disorder is a
common comorbidity found with OCD.
What are some side effects of Bupropion, an activating antidepressant? - ANSWERS-
Bupropion can induce chest pain, irritability, and restlessness.
What should be reviewed regarding the Hamilton Anxiety Scale? - ANSWERS-The
Hamilton Anxiety Scale, scoring, and interpretation should be reviewed.
What are some physiological causes of depression? - ANSWERS-Physiological causes
of depression might include anemia.
What should be done if there are unusual and recent changes in patient behavior? -
ANSWERS-Unusual and recent changes in patient behavior merit a complete physical
examination.
What should be reviewed regarding Urine Drug Screen clearances? - ANSWERS-Urine
Drug Screen clearances with individual drugs of abuse should be reviewed.
What treatment is recommended for new onset of resting tremor and balance difficulty?
- ANSWERS-Treatment with Amantadine is recommended for new onset of resting
tremor and balance difficulty.
What symptoms are indicative of Panic Disorder according to CID-10 and DSM criteria?
- ANSWERS-Symptoms indicative of Panic Disorder include heart palpitations,
sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, and trembling.
