List 5 of the most common signs of depression in the older adult.
Interpret these lab results and Vital Signs:
Hemoglobin 12.2 g/dL
Hematocrit 44%
Red blood cells (RBCs) 4.2 dL
BP 110/68
HR 88
RR 22
Name 3 s/s of lithium toxicity.
Identify 3 negative symptoms of schizophrenia. What is a positive symptom? Name 2.
Name 6 types of delusional thinking and briefly describe each.
What are s/s of paranoid schizophrenia?
What are common side effects of antipsychotics such as Zyprexa?
How is a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa determined? How is anorexia nervosa different than a patient who is anorexic? (Hint…elderly can have anorexia)
Identify 8 clinical signs or symptoms of anorexia nervosa.