Ich 2401: Mental Health Question Paper
Ich 2401: Mental Health
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2012/2013
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
ICH 2401: MENTAL HEALTH
DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY ONE QUESTION IN SECTION B
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SECTION A
1. State six (6) signs and symptoms of senile depression. (6 mks)
2. Describe depression and explain its aetiology. (6 mks)
3. Describe thought disturbance in schizophrenia. (6 mks)
4. Explain six (6) predisposing factors to puerperal psychosis (6 mks)
5. Explain and state predisposing factors to anxiety states. (6 mks)
6. Explain four (4) extrapyramidal effects of antipsychotic drugs. (6 mks)
7. State six (6) main causes of delirium. (6 mks)
8. State six (6) presenting complains of dementia. (6 mks)
SECTION B
1. Describe modes of admission of psychiatric patients as provided for in the mental health act (CAP 248). (22 mks)
2. Define mental health and discuss the factors influencing individual’s mental health. (22 mks)
3. Discuss alcoholism in relation to its actiology and effects on both the individual and family. (22 mks)
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