Foundational Concepts
Inability to find pleasure in activities which once brought joy
Tardive dyskinesia
"Permanent Solution to a temporary problem"
Suicide
These symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, and confused speech
Positive
This type of Bipolar includes at least one episode of Mania
Type 1
If patient accepts their medications (type of consent)
implied consent
Diagnostic Tool published by the American Psychiatric Association
DSM-5
These TCA side effects include dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, photophobia, and constipation
Anticholinergics
Schizophrenia has an excess of this neurotransmitter
Dopamine
This classification of drug, which includes Lamictal, has been found to have a positive effect on those suffering from Bipolar Disorder
Anticonvulsants
The right to determine one's own destiny
Autonomy
Lip smacking, sticking out the tongue, and involuntary repetitive body movements are some of the manifestations of this disorder
Tardive dyskinesia
Atypical depression, bulimia nervosa, and obsessive compulsive disorder often respond well to this classification of antidepressants
MAOIs
"We wanted to take the bus, but the airport took all the traffic" is an example of this symptom
Associative looseness
This speech manifestation sounds like a excerpt from Dr. Seuss
Clang associations
Threatening or forcing a patient to take their meds against their will, can result in this charge to the healthcare professional.
Assault and Battery
Of the neurotransmitters, this is the ONLY one in which excess creates an inhibitory response
GABA
MAOIs can cause hypertensive crisis when foods containing this are consumed
Tyramine
A patient taking haloperidol (Haldol) should be watch for this type of adverse effects
Extrapyramidal symptoms
A life-threatening idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic drugs characterized by fever, altered mental status, muscle rigidity, and autonomic dysfunction
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Tarasoff v. UC Regents established that a healthcare provider must notify if they are in imminent danger
Duty to report/warn
Neurochemical functioning in mental health is related to altered levels in these neurotransmitters
dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine
According to the DSM-5, in order for someone to be diagnosed with MDD they must demonstrate at least ____ characteristic symptoms for at least _____ weeks.
5; 2
Which atypical antipsychotic medication has the highest potential for a client to experience serious side effects including agranulocytosis?
clozapine (Clozaril)
A patient prescribed lithium carbonate is experiencing blurred vision, ataxia, and persistent nausea and vomiting. What lab value would indicate a toxic level?
above 1.5 mEq/L
When committed, this is the ONLY thing the patient loses
Freedom