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biological causes of mental illness |
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genetics nutrition infectious processes neurotransmitter imbalances in brain |
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psychiatric disorders have been described differently across ______________ |
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similar psychiatric symptoms may have considerably different _____________ |
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disorders develop from altered genes interacting to create a risk factor which is expressed as an illness in difficult life circumstances (may be transient) |
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extrapyramidal motor system |
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nerve trunk connecting thalmus to basal ganglia, controls muscle tone reflexes, automatic motor mvts like walking |
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emits serotonin (depression and fibromyalgia) |
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motor speech function, personality, executive functions |
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memory and emotional behavior |
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pleasure center, may be involved in addiction |
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compensates for loss of fx nerve signals may be rerouted cells learn new fx nerve tissues may be regenerated |
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small molecules that directly and indirectly control the opening or closing of ion channels |
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reduce the membrane potential and enhance the transmission of the signal btwn neurons |
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NTs that slow down nerve impulses |
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psychotropic meds work by... |
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blocking uptake or reuptake of NTs |
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stores NTs releases NTs when excited |
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space btwn presynapse and postsynapse |
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receives impulse when transmitted releases NTs after impulse if received |
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cognition, motor, invol motor mvts, neuroendocrine functions |
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over-activity of dopamine is implicated in what? |
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schizophrenia and other psychosis (some with increased DA and some with decreased) |
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use of which substances causes DA release? |
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serotonin (5-HT) functions |
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appetite, sleep, mood, pain perception, vomiting, hallucinations |
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underactivity of serotonin |
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dysregulation of serotonin is implicated in... |
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anxiety, violence, schizoaffective and personality disorders |
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norepinephrine (NE) functions |
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mood states learning and memory |
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Alzheimer's and Korsakoffs' syndrome |
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higher intellectual functioning memory |
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melatonin is synthesized from __________ and is implicated in ______ _______ _______ when in shortage |
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serotonin seasonal affective disorder and sleep/wake cycle |
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an.... |
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inhibitory NT (decreases neurotransmission |
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low levels or fewer GABA receptors causes more susceptibility to ... |
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anxiety disorders seizures |
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What increases GABA function for antianxiety, anticonvulsant, sedative and muscle relaxant properties? |
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GABA action is destroyed by what? |
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glutamate and aspartate are implicated in which mental disorder? |
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Kindling phenomenon see in bipolar |
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Changes in the sensitivity of receptors is caused by: |
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effect of drugs on receptor site disease that affects receptor site |
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Interventions to regulate NTs |
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meds ECT cognitive therapy alternative therapy (relaxation, biofeedback) |
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explores interaction btwn CNS, endocrine and immune systems; impact of stress on these interactions; impact of psychological and medical interventions |
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Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) |
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decreased WBCs after marathon, sleep deprivation, space flight, death of spouse, depression increased stress decreases natural killer cells |
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study and measure of time structures of biologic rhythms |
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custom drugs based on genetic profiles to avoid side effects |
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changes in sleep patterns r/t depression |
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more rapid onset of REM and decrease in delta sleep |
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evoked potentials measure... |
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brain response to stimulus |
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first meeting confidentiality testing relationship ends when pt begins identifying problems |
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id problem problem solving |
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problems resolve relationship ends |
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unconscious inappropriate intensity of feelings on the part of the patient nurse must confront distorition or reality and facililtate awareness |
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inappropriate intensity of nurse's feelings nurse must increase self-awareness |
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the process of understanding one's own beliefs, thoughts, motivations, biases, and limitations, and recognizing how they affect others |
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Johari's Window quadrant 1 |
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open quadrant known to self and known to others |
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blind quadrant known to others but not known by self |
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hidden quadrant private life space, personal secrets |
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unknown unconscious self and unknown to others |
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increasing self-awareness |
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listen to self, to others reveal to others imp. aspects about self |
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therapeutic communication |
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ongoing process of interaction in which meaning emerges |
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attitudes and behaviors taught logical, rational, realistic feelings from childhood |
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complementary transaction |
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adult to adult, respectful |
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one party as an adult and one as the parent |
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appears to be adult to adult but in reality the client is asking for parenting from the nurse, but does not really want i tso rejects all ideas suggested |
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in therapeutic communication, the _____________ should be the focus |
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self-disclosure should only be used if it is __________ |
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instead of giving advice... |
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ask questions so they figure it out themselves |
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choosing the best response begins with _____ and ______ the patient's communication |
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explicitly checking out on'e own thoughts or feelings with another person |
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space vocal cues action cues object cues |
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potential boundary violations |
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role time place money gifts clothing language self disclosure post discharge social physical |
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dedicating life to meeting needs of others |
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excessive day dreaming as a substitute for human relationships, more effective action, or problem solving |
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separating of ideas from the feelings originally associated with them |
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projective identification |
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ex: child is mat at parent, who in turn becomes angry at the child but may be unsure why. Child then feels justified at being angry at parent. |
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substituting behavior, thoughts, or feelings that are diametrically opposed to one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings |
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compartmentalizing opposite affect states and failing to integrate the positive and negative qualities into cohesive images |
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channeling potentially maladaptive feelings or impulses into socially acceptable behavior |
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analysis of patient interaction should include: |
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symbolism content themes communication blocks |
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characteristics of cognitive behavioral techniques |
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evidenced based goal oriented practical collaborative open homework, measurements active short term |
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classical conditioning (Pavlov) |
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stimulus-response involuntary useful for phobias |
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Operant conditioning (Skinner) |
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use of reinforcement voluntary behavior is learned activity is strengthened or weakened by consequences tokens |
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controlling or avoiding an unpleasant stimulus with increased desirable behavior |
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Which reinforcement schedule is most effective? |
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penalty for undesirable behavior ex: losing allowance |
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eliminate behavior by ignoring or not rewarding it |
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three cognitive processes involved in the development of mental disorders |
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cognitive triad (thoughts abt self, world, future) cognitive distortions (shoulds, oughts...) schema (personal filter) |
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cognitive behavioral therapy |
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Aaron beck people are disturbed by perceptions, not actual events |
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy |
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Activating event Belief system Consequences of belief system Dispute unreasonable expectations Effective outlook development Albert Ellis |
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3 types of cognitive behavioral strategies |
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anxiety reduction cognitive restructuring learning new behavior |
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anxiety reduction strategies |
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relaxation biofeedback desensitization flooding |
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exposure to imagined stimulus (pictures) real stimulus (snake) |
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monitor thoughts questioning evidence examining alternatives what if? reframing |
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part of cognitive restructuring stop negative thinking use an image, sensation or circumstance |
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model shape (prompt, time out) token economy social skills training role play contracting aversion therapy positive imagery psycho-educational resources humor |
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dialectical behavior therapy |
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accepting maladaptive behavior while working to change them and teach skills |
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solution-focused brief therapy |
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assists in exploring life w/o problem id and amplify change create new reality focus on achievement of specific, concrete and achievable goals |
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focusing on details but not on other relevant information |
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drawing negative conclusion without supporting evidence |
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_________ disorders are associated with high levels of impairment in occupational, social and physical functioning |
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potential causes of mood disorders |
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substance induced or non-psychiatric medical conditions like hypothyroid or hyperthyroid |
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major depressive disorder (MDD) definition |
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depressed mood/loss of interest or pleasure in nearly activities for AT LEAST 2 WEEKS, plus 4 additional symptoms |
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additional symptoms of MDD |
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sleep disorder interest deficit guilt energy deficit concentration deficit appetite disorder psychomotor retardation or agitation suicidality |
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dysthymic disorder criteria |
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depressed mood for most days for at least 2 years PLUS 2 or more: sleep disorder guilt energy deficit concentration deficit appetite disorder poor self esteem |
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mood in depressed children may be _____ rather than _____ |
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group with the highest suicide rate |
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How may mood disorder present in children? |
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anxiety, somatic symptoms, behavioral changes including suicide |
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at lease 2 episodes in 2 consecutive years |
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serotonin dysfunction adrenal pituitary dysfunction cytokines |
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results of glucose hypometabolism in frontal lobe (R hemisphere vs. L hemisphere) |
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mood disorder treatment goals |
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reduce signs and symptoms improve occupation and psychosocial fx. reduce relapse safety |
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mood disorder assessment components |
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thorough history (family, relationships, work, edu, abuse) complete med list mental status exam neurovegetative symptoms (low energy, lack of sleep, appetite/wt changes) |
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treatment for MDD, mania or schizophrenia that is resistant to meds |
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side effects and adverse effects of ECT |
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hypo-or HTN, brady/tachycardia, minor arrhythmias HA, nausea, muscle pain |
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Vagus nerve stimulation use |
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small generator in chest as adjunctive tx of severe depression that is unresponsive to four or more adequate antidepressant tx |
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when starting antidepressants, complete relief of symptoms may take |
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antidepressants should not be _____ _____ due to uncomfortable symptoms that may result |
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why do you need to assess for suicidal ideation when pts first begin taking antidepressants? |
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at first energy increases, but they don't feel better |
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obsessive/compulsive behavior depression anxiety |
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Prozac (fluoxetine) 20mg daily Paxil (sertraline) 20-50mg daily Zoloft (paroxetine) 50-100mgbid Celexa (citalopram) 20mg daily Lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg daily |
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low anticholinergic and sedative effects anxiety, nervousness, HA insomnia, drowsiness, fatigue tremor, diaphoresis, dizziness, nausea diarrhea, rash, hives |
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other drugs that cause Serotonin syndrome |
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l-tryptophan lithium cocaine, ecstasy, antimigraine preps antiemetics cough suppresants amphetamines |
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symptoms of serotonin syndrome |
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myoclonus, diaphoresis, restlessness diminished consciousness, elevated mood, rigidity coma, seizures, high fever |
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prevention of serotonin syndrome |
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2-4 weeks between MAOIs and SSRIs |
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DC drug, IV fluids, seizure precautions cooling blanket dantrolene sodium (decreases temp by relaxing muscles) benzos |
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TCAs act on a variety of ________ systems, including ______ and ________ reuptake systems |
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neurotransmitter, norepinephrine, serotonin |
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two disadvantages to using TCAs |
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more serious side effects higher lethal potential (10-30x nl dose) |
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amitriptyline (Elavil) imipramine (Tofranil) |
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blocks reuptake of NE and/or 5HT by the axon correcting the deficit of NE and 5HT |
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amoxapine (Asendin) nortriptyline (Pamelor) desipramine (Norpramin) |
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imipramine (Tofranil) doxepin (Sinequan) maprotiline (Ludiomil) |
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amitryptilene (Elavil) clomipramine (Anafranil) |
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anticholinergic effects sedation, orthostatic HoTN dizziness, wt gain, sexual SEs tremors, N/V/D |
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phenelzine (Nardil) tranylcypromine (Parnate) blocks monoamine oxidase from inactivating NE, DA, 5HT and results in increased brain amine levels at synapse |
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less effective than TCAs hypertensive crisis too dangerous numerous interactions *used when unresponsive to other meds |
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anticholinergic effects NE blocked =hypertensive crisis -severe HA, stiff neck, N/V, fever |
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when on MAOIs, you must avoid what? |
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tyramine: OTC cold and wt reduction meds, aged cheeses, red wine, sherry, draft beer, pepperoni, salami, pickled herring, sauerkraut Moderation: chocolate, raisins, yogurt, avocado, aspartame, cottage and cream cheeses |
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serotonin antagonist reuptake inhibitor (SARI): name and action |
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trazodone (Desyrel) selectively blocks reuptake of serotonin |
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Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) |
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venlafaxine (Effexor) duloxetine (Cymbalta) nefazodone (Serzone) disipramine (Norpramin) low dose inhibits serotonin uptake, mod-high dose inhibits norepinephrine, higher doses DA uptake is added |
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NDRI: norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor |
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bupropion (Wellburtin, Zyban) *smoking cessation |
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mirtazapine (Remeron)-antagonizes serotonin receptors maprotoline hydrochloride-blocks NE reuptake |
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most commonly used mood stabilizers |
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antimania drugs anticonvulsants |
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lithium carbonate: definition, use, onset |
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naturally occurring e-lyte 1st line for slow-cycle bipolar, will need entire life 5-7 days, may be 2 weeks or longer |
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tremors, twitches, metallic taste, GI and GU distress, fatigue, lethargy, wt gain watch for kidney damage and hypothyroidism q6mos |
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serum lithium levels (therapeutic and toxic) |
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monitor weekly till stable therapeutic .5-1.5mEq toxic 1.5-4.0 |
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report flu-like symptoms, any illness that causes fluid/e-lyte loss do not take dose if more than 2 hours late |
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valproic acid (Depakote): use, SE |
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anticonvulsant used as mood stabilizer GI distress, change in appetite, tremor, sedation, wt gain, hair loss increased risk of bleeding |
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carbamazepine (Tegretol): use, SE |
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effective in pts with no response to lithium or pts with secondary mania dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, GI distressed, vision problems, photosensitivity, hepatotoxicity, agranulocytosis or aplastic anemia-monitor WBCs DC gradually |
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memory trick for therapeutic drug levels (mood stabilizers) |
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Lithium 0.8 Tegretol 8.0 Depakote 80 D |
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lamotrigine (Lamictal): use, SE |
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rapid cycling and depressed phase of bipolar skin rash, sedation, vision problems, dizziness, N/V DC immediately if rash is noted |
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need attention to depression b/c is more prevalant than mania, BUT antidepressants sometimes worsen illness. Use mood stabilizers |
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What condition is easily confused with mania? |
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def and diagnosis of manic episode |
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manic episode: persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood for a duration of at least 1 week PLUS three of: inflated self-esteem or grandiosity decreased need for sleep more talkative/pressured speech flight of ideas or racing thoughts distractibility increase in goal-directed behavior or psychomotor agitation excessive pleasurable activities that have high potential for consequences |
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combination of major depression and full manic episode (large swings) or mixed episodes (small switches)--at least 1 week |
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combination of major depression and hypomania (less severe form)--at least 4 days |
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presence for at least 2 years hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms that aren't a major depressive episode |
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in children with bipolar, what usually presents first? |
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what is the hallmark of childhood bipolar disorder? |
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symptoms of bipolar in children younger than 9 exhibit more what? |
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irritability and emotional lability |
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Older children with bipolar present with more what? |
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How do elderly exhibit bipolar? |
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confusion and disorientation |
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late onset bipolar is more likely r/t... |
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secondary mania from illness, tx, or substance abuse |
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gender differences in bipolar |
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males more manic females more depression and rapid cycling |
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subthreshold stimulation of a neuron generates an action potential, over time episode cycles are shorter and shorter *good reason for using anticonvulsants |
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changes in sleep/eating/sexual habits thyroid fx drug list MSE stress and coping risk assessment cultural views of mental illness |
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bipolar nsg interventions |
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physical care mood stabilizers + antidepressants being in a tx relationship to have someone to recognize signs ECT cognitive behavior techniques adjunctive therapy safety |
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sleep 6-8h/night stabilization on meds nutrition/hydration coping no self harm nl sensory perception relapse prevention family understanding and support |
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psychoanalysis definition |
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study of unconscious , directs pts to talk freely about problems under hypnosis |
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source of instinctual drives life instincts/constructive drives (sexual) death instincts/destructive (aggression) operates on pleasure, disregard for others |
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use of reason and intellect to meet id demands operates on reality weighs actions and consequences |
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right and wrong morals evaluates and judges behavior |
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elements of psychoanalytic |
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object relations/attachment to caregiver neurosis transference countertransference |
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work through conflicts to a healthier resolution and mature adult fx (long term process) |
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Karen Horney: feminine psychology |
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rejected trad belief that women have penis envy rather women are disadvantaged b/c of authoritarian culture |
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Melanie Klein developed... |
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play therapy techniques -child patterns self after another person |
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Henry Stack Sullivan:what was his focus? who did he influence? |
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interpersonal relations, instincts and drives are less important Influenced Peplau and psychiatric nsg |
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Self-actualization esteem love and belonging safety and security physiologic and survival |
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how do psychodynamic theories apply to nsg? |
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therapeutic interpersonal relationship is a core of MH nsg. Understand: defense mechanisms, (counter)transference, internal objects, Maslow's hierarchy |
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Carol Gilligan and Jean Baker Miller's dev theory |
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girls development is more related to attachment within relationships than boys |
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Developmental theories and nsg |
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girls may not follow a developmental path, and therefore models may not apply |
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degree to which values of formal org and primary group members differ |
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develop, deliver and evaluate services within the framework of formal and informal support systems |
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in nsg, use role concepts to understand... |
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group interaction role of pt in family and community |
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milieu therapy approaches are based on what? |
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pts assumption of a role within the psychiatric environment |
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Leininger's Sunrise Theory is based on what? |
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transcultural health care care that is culturally based |
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Hildegarde Peplau's theory |
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The power of empathy emphasizes social/interpersonal experiences abnl behavior best understood by analyzing relationship with others |
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examples of milieu therapy |
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adventure based counseling social learning program CBT program |
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components of social learning |
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containment (decrease triggers) support (prompts and cues) structure (scheduling) involvement validation |
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maximize the pt's positive interactions with the environment, promote wellness and enhance self-actualization |
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domains of psychiatric care |
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direct care: counseling, intervention, group work, teaching, meds communication: care plans, documentation, meetings management: committees, delegation, mentorship, evaluation, QI |
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standards of professional practice |
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quality of care performance appraisal education collegiality ethics collaboration research resource use |
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examples of basic practice |
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RN, case manager, nurse managers RN-PMH |
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tools of psych nursing practice |
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self clinical reasoning and reflection care plans |
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autonomy beneficence justice nonmaleficence paternalism-make decisions for the good of pt veracity-tell the truth fidelity-keep promises |
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which two orgs improve MH nsg and delivery of services? |
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American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Intl Society of Psych-MH Nurses (ISPN) |
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RN Marriage and family therapy social work psychology psychiatry |
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challenges of psychiatric nsg |
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knowledge development, dissemination, application stigma access to care/expense impact of technology |
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EBP is the conscientious use and integration of: |
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best research evidence clinical expertise patient values in making decisions about care |
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define question collect evidence appraise evidence integrate conclusion into practice evaluate |
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1. Meta-analysis of RCTs 2. Randomized controlled trials 3. non-random controlled trials 4. Cohort, Case controlled, other quasi-exp. study 5. Descriptive studies 6. Expert opinion based on clinical experience |
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4 Categories of outcome indicators in evaluation |
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clinical functional satisfaction financial |
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Which historical figure was wrongly diagnosed with bipolar when he probably had porphyria? |
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What famous inventor struggled with depression after an head injury? He also had many complications from meds. |
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What famous author committed suicide at age 59 after being plagued with mental breakdowns and hallucinations of voices? (possible bipolar diagnosis) |
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