Disorders I
may sometimes be called loners, aloof and emotionally cold
schizoid PD
the individuals afflicted with this PD have low serotonin levels along with dopamine hyperfunction
antisocial PD
may have low IQ's with brilliancy in other areas
Autism spectrum disorder
The FDA approved medication for borderline PD is Abilify (true/false)
False (no meds are FDA for PD's - SSRI's/anti-convulsants and Lithium may help to regulate mood/emotions)
use caution in caring for these individuals as their need for control is very high & have difficulty dealing with unexpected changes (adult)
obsessive-compulsive PD
fluency disturbances and stuttering is a manifestation of this childhood disorder
communication disorder
this term refers to inborn strengths & success at handling stressful environments
resilience
highly associated with genetic factors such as hypersensitivity, impulsivity & emotional dysregulation (adult disorder)
borderline
T/F - stimulants take at least two weeks for efficacy in children with ADHD
False - stimulants have a quick response time for efficacy
Nursing care should involve accepting and reassuring approach with caution in pushing socialization
Avoidant PD
children with this disorder may initiate fights, bully peers or use weapons to intimate others.
conduct disorder
Fragile X, Downs and Klinefelter's syndrome are classified under this childhood disorder
intellectual disability
characterized by lack of remorse when confronted with their irresponsible behaviors.
antisocial
Therapeutic responses are slower, taking up to 6 weeks for efficacy with this ADHD medication
Strattera
give clear, straightforward explanations and project a neutral, but kind affect to these patients
paranoid
"I hit her because she's super annoying and deserved it" supports a statement from an individual affected from what personality disorder.
antisocial personality disorder
these disorders tend to be anxious with fearful behaviors (there are 4)
paranoid, schizoid, avoidant & dependent
persistent and inappropriate distrust of others
paranoid
Prof Orme's favorite med and one she would prescribe to a patient with PD would be....
LITHIUM!!!!!
nursing care with this disorder should reflect an understanding that seductive behavior is a response to stress
Histrionic PD
this disorder is supposedly caused when a person is "stuck" in the rapprochement stage of Mahler's theory of development
borderline
the aging process may mute with Cluster A disorders (true or false)
False (Cluster B disorders)
dramatic, manipulative, attention-seeking
histrionic
beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist medications help reduce ANS hyperactivity with adults afflicted with this PD
avoidant PD
Narcissistic PD