CMN 548-805 Unit 1 Exam The Psychiatric History: Carlat, 2023, Chapter 14-18 Written Exam.

CMN 548-805 Unit 1 Exam The Psychiatric History: Carlat, 2023, Chapter 14-18 Written Exam. How long should it take to obtain history of present illness (HPI)? - correct answer about 10 minutes Common questions to obtain HPI? - correct answer What has been happening over past week or two that brought you into the clinic? Have there been any events that you think have caused your problem or made it worse? Have you sought treatment for this problem? What is the time a current psychiatric crisis usually has been ongoing? - correct answer 1-4 weeks If one wants to focus HPI on the "history of the syndrome" approach instead of current crisis, what are good questions? - correct answer When did you first begin having these kinds of problems? When was the last time you remember feeling perfectly well? Now lets talk about the current episode, when did it start? Most psychiatric episodes have something that precipitated the current episode such as a stressor. How to find out what it is if patient doesn't know. - correct answer ask questions about common triggers such as arguments, feelings of rejection or abandonment, death/illness of loved one, anniversary of negative event (divorce, death), medical illness or age related problems, stressful events at work/school, mental health clinician on vacation, noncompliance with meds, substance abuse. What to do first when patient mentions depressed mood (or other problems)? - correct answer Immediately check if patient meets diagnostic criteria for depression or other condition. For depression SIG E CAPS When assessing for functioning ask about 3 areas which are? - correct answer Love, work, and fun Love includes what relationships? - correct answer family, spouse, and close friends Work includes what? - correct answer Paid employment, school, volunteer activities, structured activites (like mentally ill patients may engage in) Fun includes what? - correct answer Hobbies and recreational pursuits