Stress Responses and Stress Management
This process helps people express and process emotions by writing them down.
What is journaling?
These are assumptions about what behavior is acceptable in a group.
What are group norms?
Before starting an MAOI, patients must stop other serotonergic drugs and wait a period of time to prevent this life-threatening condition.
What is serotonin syndrome?
This medication used for bipolar disorder can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and polydipsia.
What is lithium?
Clozapine belongs to this class of antipsychotics, known for fewer EPS and better treatment of negative symptoms.
What are second-generation antipsychotics (or atypical antipsychotics)?
This body response increases heart rate and blood pressure to prepare for perceived threats.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
The leader may speak privately with this kind of member to explore nervousness causing excessive talking.
What is a monopolizing member?
Patients on MAOIs should avoid foods high in this to prevent hypertensive crisis.
What is tyramine?
Valproate can significantly increase the risk of this serious congenital condition, making pregnancy testing essential before use.
What is spina bifida?
This neurotransmitter’s reduced activity in the CNS is primarily responsible for the antipsychotic effects of first-generation drugs.
What is dopamine?
This relaxation technique involves tensing muscle groups for about 8 seconds, then releasing to reduce stress.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Group members should be encouraged to solve problems during this phase.
What is the working phase?
Patients should be educated to rise slowly from bed when taking trazodone to avoid this side effect.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Carbamazepine’s effectiveness involves reducing the firing rate of neurons by targeting these specific ion channels.
What are sodium channels?
This type of movement disorder, which may be irreversible, can occur months to years after starting first-generation antipsychotics.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
This cognitive behavioral technique helps change how a person views distress by reassessing and replacing irrational beliefs.
What is cognitive reframing (or cognitive restructuring)?
During this phase, group members may be quiet or anxious as trust is built.
What is the orientation phase?
This class of antidepressants carries a higher risk of lethal overdose.
What are tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
Use of this pain reliever medication class can increase lithium levels and lead to toxicity.
What is an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)?
Galactorrhea in men and women taking antipsychotics is caused by an increase in this hormone.
What is prolactin?
This immune system protein is released during stress and helps the body fight infections and heal wounds.
What are cytokines?
This therapeutic factor means recognizing others share your feelings.
What is universality?
This antidepressant can cause insomnia, tremor, anorexia, and weight loss.
What is bupropion?
Lamotrigine must be started at a low dose and increased slowly to avoid this dangerous skin condition, which can be triggered when combined with valproate.
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
This potentially dangerous condition caused by antipsychotics includes elevated temperature, altered mental status, and autonomic instability.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?