Its just your personality
List some characteristics you would expect to see in someone with Antisocial personality.
Aggression, assaultive behavior, LACK of empathy or remorse
Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa tend to exhibit this trait _____ that you need to consider when developing a care plan.
Perfectionism, so it is important to set realistic expectations for the client
What would you expect to see if a client has factitious disorder?
Intentional self-injurious behavior, clients often want attention from the healthcare worker.
You have a child with a mood disorder what symptoms will you see??
Behavioral issues, remember children are not able to communicate as well as adults nor are they generally as self-aware. You are not going to assess a child the same way you would an adult, remember PIAGET.
List some characteristics of borderline personality disorder
Mood dysregulation, anger, impulsivity, irritability, self-destructive. Often see things in a dichotomous manner (good or bad, no gray area), this is a cognitive dysfunction and can result in an extreme interpretation of events (Can react violently but it is more emotion-driven than antisocial personality disorder)
Individuals with bulimia nervosa tend to exhibit this trait ____ and it is important to consider it when developing a plan of care.
Impulsivity, think about binging and purging and how this is not generally a planned event.
What is somatic symptom disorder?
Hyper-focused on physical symptoms that may not be real. BUT we must remember that even if there is no medical explanation for pain etc., the client's experience is still real.
What is gender dysphoria?
Discomfort or distress regarding their gender that is assigned by society.
What lobe of the brain is indicated in our personalities?
Frontal lobe
What are potential comorbid mental health disorders someone could have if they have anorexia nervosa?
Depression, OCD, Anxiety, phobia, panic etc.
What is a common mental health comorbity of somatic symptom disorder
Depression, less common are: Panic, social phobia, ocd, psychotic disorders
What kind of behavior would you expect to see from someone who suffers from exhibitionism?
Exposing themselves to strangers
How do we treat personality disorders?
Usually with cognitive behavioral therapy, meds can help with things like depression etc, but you cant medicate your way out of a personality
Methylphenidate what is and who does it help??
Psychostimulant and commonly treats ADHD
When does somatic symptom disorder generally occur?
Before age 30, usually the first symptom is on adolescence and this disorder order effects women more than men.
What do we do if we see a client performing a repetitive, non-disruptive, and non-damaging behavior?
Ignore it.....
What is histrionic personality disorder? What about Schizoid personality disorder
Histrionic: Attention seeking, labile, etc (Those with HPD are attention driven, BPD are driven by fear of abandonment)
Schizoid: Little to no interest in forming relationships with others (loners)
What are some risks of benzodiazepines?
Withdrawal, physical dependence, drowsy, etc. (We use this class mostly in acute settings or when someone can not take other anxiolytics)
What kind of skills might you want to teach a group of clients with somatic symptom disorder?
Assertiveness skills, can often help especially if there is a psychosomatic issue going on (anxiety/distress becomes internalized and then appear as somatic symptoms)
What are some potential causes of delirium?
Medications, infections, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, metabolic issues, hypoxia, or ischemia.