Personality Disorders
Characterized by unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of others, even when there is no reason to be suspicious?
What is paranoid personality disorder?
Characterized by the exaggerated belief that the body is deformed or defective in some specific way.
What is body dysmorphic disorder?
Involuntary recurring thoughts or images that the individual is unable to ignore. Recurring impulse to perform a seemingly purposeless activity.
What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
First-line agents for long-term management of anxiety disorders.
What are SSRI's?
Typically used when a patient is suffering from severe depression or suicidal ideation that is unresponsive to other forms of therapy. The patient is so ill that his or her life is in danger and they pose a severe threat to themselves or others, making it dangerous to wait until medications can take effect.
What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
Characterized by grandiosity and a need for constant admiration from others.
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
Severe and prolonged pain that causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
What is pain disorder?
Fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or in which help might not be available in the event of suddenly developing symptom(s) that could be incapacitating or extremely embarrassing.
What is agoraphobia?
Time frame for onset of full therapeutic effect for SSRI's.
What is 4-6 weeks?
Excessive emotionality and attention-seeking. Clients usually seek treatment for depression, unexplained physical problems, and difficulties in relationships.
What is histrionic personality disorder?
A client tends to be insensitive to others, engages in abusive behaviors, and does not have a sense of remorse.
What is antisocial personality disorder?
Chelsea, a nursing student, frequently visits the health center throughout the semester with multiple vague complaints of GI symptoms before exams.
What is hypochondriasis?
Level of anxiety in which the person believes there is a threat.
What is severe anxiety?
Often used with antidepressants as adjunct treatment; they are especially useful in the management of acute situational anxiety disorder and for the rapid control of panic attacks. Must be used with caution due to risk of misuse.
What are benzodiazepines?
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Prefer solitary activities and rarely express strong emotions. Tend to be distant, detached, and indifferent to social relationships. Often reclusive and avoid contact with other people.
What is schizoid personality disorder?
Characterized by the presence of one or more symptoms of neurological disorder that cannot be explained by medical cause. Stress of conflict are associated with onset of symptoms.
What is conversion disorder?
Thoughts are disorganized and behavior is disintegrated. Intense apprehension and feelings of impending doom.
What is panic disorder?
A complex group of drugs that have central and peripheral anticholinergic effects, as well as sedative effects.
What are tricyclic antidepressants?
Serious life-threatening condition characterized by mood changes, diarrhea, dilated pupils, arrhythmias, muscle stiffness, fever, sweating or shivering, increased HR and BP.
What is serotonin syndrome?
What is borderline personality disorder?
Involves a history of many physical complaints before age 30 that occur over years and impair social, occupational, or other functioning.
What is somatic symptom disorder?
Feels fearful or uneasy but is still able to function. Voice quivers and there may be changes in pitch. Behavioral and emotional responses: uncomfortable, shaken, and sensitive.
What is moderate anxiety?
Have been found to help reduce or eliminate panic attacks.
What are tricyclic and monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) depressants?
MAOI's block monoamine oxidase, which is an enzyme that breaks down excess _________ in the body. Blocking this enzyme helps relieve depression.
What is tyramine?
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Name foods that contain tyramine.