Psychopharmacology
Behavioral Strategies
Nursing Interventions
Seclusion and Restraints
Psych Potpourri
100
an antianxiety drug shown to decrease aggression and agitation in patients with head injuries, dementia and developmental disabilities
What is Buspirone
100
nonpunitive, nonmanipulative act in which the patient is told what behavior is acceptable, what is not acceptable, and the consequences of behaving unacceptably
What is limit setting
100
self-awareness is this type of strategy
What is preventative
100
involuntary confining of a person alone in a room from which the person is physically prevented from leaving.
What is seclusion
100
this system is associated with the mediation of basic drives and the expression of human emotions
What is limbic system
200
this drug is effective in managing aggressive behavior in patients with abnormal eletroencephalograms (EEGs)
What is carbamazepine
200
this allows the patient time away from a stimulating environment to regain control of oneself
What is time-out
200
seclusions or restraints is this type of strategy
What is containment
200
this should only be used as an emergency intervention to ensure the safety of patients or others
What are restraints
200
when in a threatening sitution this type of person is fearful and flees as a result
What is passive
300
patients given these types of antipsychotics should be assessed for the occurrence of acute neroleptic-induced akathisia
What is atypical
300
in this intervention identified interpersonal skills and self-care behaviors are rewarded
What is token economy
300
an emotional reaction of the nurse to some aspect or behavior of the patient
What is countertransference
300
the maximum number of hours restraints are ordered for adolescents ages 9 to 17
What is 2 hours
300
this is more likely to occur in a poorly structured milieu
What is violent behavior
400
these types of drugs are often used during emergencies to sedate combative patients
What is benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam
400
patients should have input into development of this to increase their sense of self control
What is contract
400
this type of behavior includes communicating directly with another person
What is assertive
400
restraints should routinely be released for this reason
What is ROM exercises
400
this class of drug is thought to reduce the risk of violence associated with post-traumatic stress
What is anti-depressants, SSRIs in particular
500
these types of antipsychotics are shown to be more effective than stimulants in managing aggression in children with conduct disorders
What is atypical (risperidone and lithium)
500
when limit setting is implemented, this type of behavior will not immediately decrease
What is maladaptive behavior
500
teaching patients about communication and the appropriate way to express anger can be one of the most successful interventions in preventing this
What is aggressive behavior
500
therapeutic intervention that includes reviewing the facts related to an event and processing the response to them
What is debriefing
500
therapeutic intervention that includes reviewing the facts related to an event and processing the response to them
What is debriefing
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