I can't remember a thing
This medication delays the destruction of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. Although most effective in the early stages, it serves to delay, but not stop, the progression of the disease.
What is Aricept?
Objects that elicit a panic level of fear that is overwhelming and unreasonable.
What are phobias
It is the most common eating disorder and affects women twice as often as men.
What is binge eating disorder?
The totality of emotional and behavioral characteristics that are particular to a specific person and that remain somewhat stable and predictable over time.
What is personality?
This is described as a multisymptom response triggered by an extremely traumatic event.
What is post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
This condition appears similar to dementia but does not stem from neurological degeneration. It appears to stem from a mooed related condition such as depression.
What is pseudodementia?
A medication used for long-term use of generalized anxiety disorder.
What is buspirone?
To rid the body of the excessive calories, the individual engages in purging behaviors.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
This Personality disorder is characterized primarily by a profound defect in the ability to form personal relationships, and individuals with this disorder are often seen by others as eccentric, isolated, or lonely
What is schizoid personality disorder?
This is another disorder that is similar to PTSD. There are similarities between the two disorders in terms of precipitating traumatic events and symptomatology, the symptoms are time limited, up to 1 month following the trauma.
What is acute stress disorder (ASD).
A client with a history of cerebrovascular accidents is brought to an emergency department experiencing memory problems, confusion, and disorientation. Based on this client's assessment data, on which medical diagnosis would the nurse focus the plan of care?
What is Vascular neurocognitive disorder
High doses of this class of drug, above what is effective for depression, may be required for OCD."
What is SSRI's?
symptoms of this disorder include hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension with orthostatic changes, peripheral edema, lanugo and a variety of metabolic changes.
What is anorexia nervosa?
This is a pattern of socially irresponsible, exploitative, and guiltless behavior that reflects a general disregard for the rights of others.
What is anti social personality disorder?
This is a philosophical approach that values awareness and understanding of trauma when assessing, planning, and implementing care.
What is trauma informed care?
A client with Alzheimer's disease (AD) can no longer ambulate, does not recognize family members, and communicates with agitated behaviors and incoherent moaning. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as indicative of which stage of the illness?
What is stage 7- Very sever decline
This disorder is characterized by persistent, unrealistic, and excessive anxiety and worry, which have occurred more days than not for at least 6 months and cannot be attributed to specific organic factors.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
This is a main treatment modality for eating disorders.
What is behavioral modification?
This is characterized by colorful, dramatic, and extroverted behavior in excitable, emotional people.
What is histrionic personality disorder?
This disorder is defined as an unrealistic or inaccurate interpretation of physical symptoms or sensations, leading to preoccupation and fear of having a serious disease.
What is Illness anxiety disorder?
Which medications have been known to precipitate delirium in clients?
What are antihypertensives, corticosteroids,
antineoplastics, H2-receptor antagonists
Associated symptoms of this disorder of collecting items include perfectionism, indecisiveness, anxiety, depression, distractibility, and difficulty planning and organizing tasks.
What is hoarding disorder?
An evidence based approach in behavior modification involving initial parental control.
What is the Maudsley Approach?
A tendency to repeatedly engage in self-injurious behavior is classic among this type of personality disorder.
What is borderline personality disorder?
This is a loss of or change in body function that cannot be explained by any known medical disorder or pathophysiological mechanism.
What is Conversion disorder?