Drugs in Psychiatry
“This drug is considered the gold standard for treating bipolar disorder.”
“What is lithium?”
“This term refers to loss of pleasure in previously enjoyable activities.”
"Anhedonia"
"persistent sadness, loss of interest, and impaired functioning lasting at least two weeks.”
“What is major depressive disorder?”
“Repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety"
"What is Compulsions?"
This theory focuses on the nurse–patient relationship and therapeutic communication.
What is the Interpersonal Relations Theory?
This SSRI is often prescribed as first-line treatment for depression.
What is fluoxetine?
A term describing a break from reality, often with hallucinations or delusions.
What is psychosis?
This condition is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
What is schizophrenia?
Perceptions without external stimuli, in psychiatric illness.
What are hallucinations?
The theory emphasizes patient independence and the nurse’s role in supporting self-care deficits.
What is the Self-Care Deficit Theory?
This atypical antipsychotic requires regular monitoring of white blood cell counts due to agranulocytosis risk.
What is clozapine?
Another term for antipsychotic medications.
What are neuroleptics?
This disorder involves episodes of mania and depression.
What is bipolar I disorder?
Elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, and pressured speech are signs of this state.
What is mania?
This theory views patients as adaptive systems responding to environmental stimuli.
What is the Roy Adaptation Model?
This class of drugs is commonly used for acute anxiety relief but carries risk of dependence.
What are benzodiazepines?
A treatment involving controlled electrical stimulation to the brain, used for severe depression.
What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
In this condition there are symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
What is PTSD?
Re-experiencing traumatic events through vivid memories or nightmares.
What are flashbacks?
The theory highlights the importance of cultural competence in nursing care.
What is the Transcultural Nursing Theory?
Valproic acid, carbamazepine, and lamotrigine are examples of this drug category.
What are mood stabilizers?
The manual used for diagnosing psychiatric disorders in the U.S.
What is the DSM-5?
This condition involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Sad mood, loss of energy, and impaired concentration are part of this triad.
What is depression?
This theory emphasizes caring as the essence of nursing and focuses on the transpersonal relationship between nurse and patient.
What is the Theory of Human Caring?