General Psychotropics Medications
These medicines that alter chemical levels in the brain, which impact mood and behavior
Psychotropic medications
lorazepam(Ativan)
Benzodiazepine
Graphic recording of the electrical activity of the brain
EEG
Mood disorders with recurrent episodes of depression and mania
Bipolar Disorders
Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
violence
Psychotropic medications don't cure the illness, but they...
Treat the symptoms
sertraline(Zoloft)
SSRI(inhibits uptake of seratonin in CNS), antidepressant
Patient suspected of suicide risk, depression, or change of behavior has indications of need for
Suicide Risk assessment
This disorder affects thinking, behavior, emotions, and the ability to perceive reality
Schizophrenia
An idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality
delusion
This is the name for the chemicals in the brain that can be increased or decreased by Psychotropic Medications
Neurotransmitters
venlafaxine(Effexor)
SNRI(inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake in the CNS)
Antidepressant
Painless noninvasive test that produces detailed images of the brain and brain stem
MRI Brain
Intentional act of killing oneself
Suicide
An experience involving the apparent perception of something not present
hallucination
Name three of the classes of Psychotropic Medications
Antipsychotic, Mood stabilizers, Antidepressants, anti-panic agents, anti-anxiety agents, stimulants, medications for substance abuse
Lithium carbonate
Mood stabilizer
A brief structured test of mental status used to objectively evaluate cognition status, short and long term memory, attention span, concentration, communication, and the ability to understand instructions is
MMSE
An act in which one intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will
Sexual assault
A state of mind characterized by high energy, excitement, and euphoria over a sustained period of time
Mania
When does one need to stop taking psychotropic medications abruptly
NEVER
quetiapine fumarate(Seroquel)
antipsychotic
What are the 4 CAGE questions
1. Have you ever felt the need to cut down on drinking?
2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
4. Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning?
C-Cut A-Annoyed G-Guilty E-Eye
The use of a drug in amounts or by methods which are harmful to the individual or others
Substance abuse
Term in which someone refocuses a client's behavior, attention, or thought processes from maladaptive thoughts or behaviors to more adaptive ones
Redirection