preparation for placement in the mental health sector

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What is ECT?

antipsychotic drug with extreme side effects

injection of antipsychotics

inducing of seizures

inducing of sleep

Are mental health professionals allowed to give ECT to patients without their consent?

yes, at any time

yes, with permission from the mental health review tribunal

no, they must get informed consent for ECT in writing

Based on the video, what risk factors does Tiahleigh have for Bipolar Disorder?

smoker, Aboriginal, high stress environment

hypertension, smoker, Aboriginal

elevated triglycerides, hypertension, metabolic syndrome

obesity, smoking, hypertension & high stress environment

What additional referrals would you consider appropriate for Tiahleigh if she was referred to you as an EP student in an inpatient ward?

smoking cessation

Aboriginal health worker

all of the above

What is akathisia?

stiffening of joints

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