PSYCH OUT YOURSELF

psych staff

100

this is the individual who talks to the patient about discharge plans and makes referral appointments.they are also counselors , clinicians and give individual and group therapy 

what is social worker 

200

this person is usually the manager of a given program with this fancy title 

director

300

Who is the individual who plans activities for the group to participate in together; either discussions or diversional activities?

who is group therapist 

400

this  is the medical professional who assists the doctor and acts as a collaborator between MD and patient; this person cares for pt. needs and evaluates pt conditions, gives meds and monitors responses to meds.

psych nurse 

500

Who is the person who does psych evals, health physicals; prescribes psych meds and works with the entire interdisciplinary team to assist the pt. to improve their mental health status?

psychiatrist and or psych nurse practitioner 

psych meds

100

 this is an example of an old school Typical antipsychotic.

What is Haldol? or anyone 

200

this  is an atypical/ antipsychotic or mood stabilizer ?

seroquel, zyprexa, risperidal

300

this is an  example of antidepressant 

any one 

400

this is  an example of  an atypical antidepressant used for sleep disturbances?

trazodone 

500

this  is a blood pressure med used for Tourette syndrome and ADHD in children, anxiety and withdrawal in adults

what is clonidine

psych glossary

100

this disorder is characterized by extremes fears of objects or things

Phobia 

200

this disorder is characterized by trauma history , dreams/nightmares. flashbacks, easily startled 

what is PTSD 

300

this is a common withdrawal symptom from opioids

What is anxiety, sweating, nausea, vomitting, cravings

400

this symptom often happens in individuals with history of schizophrenia . this is sensory experience that is not real 

hallucination

500

this can be a common side effect of taking mood stabilizers/ antipsychotics

weight gain , sedation, 

psych conditions

100

A term that implies extreme suspiciousness.

What is paranoia?

200

this is having a false belief about something 

delusion 

300

A group of words that are put together in a random fashion without any logical connection.

What is word salad?

400

a disorder characterized by a pattern of intense and chaotic relationships, with affective instability, impulsivity and self-destructive behavior, plus fluctuating and extreme attitudes regarding other people; a lack of a clear sense of identity.

What is borderline personality disorder?

500

this disorder is characterized failing to pay attention , sustaining attention , being fidgety , issues with staying in seat 

What is ADHD

psych disorders

100

recurrent thoughts orideas that an indivdual is unable to put out of his or her mind, and actions that an individual is unable to refrain from performing.

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?

200

this disorder includes trembling, palpitations, nausea, chills, choking , sweating, fear 

What is panic  disorder 

300

Characterized by mood swings from profound depression to extreme euphoria, with intervening periods of normalcy.

What is bipolar disorder?

400

a pattern of socially irresponsible,exploitative and guiltless behavior; manipulation of others for personal gain is common.

What is antisocial personality disorder?

500

a serious psychiatric disorder in which there is a gross disorganization of the personality, a marked disturbance in reality testing and impaired interpersonal functioning.

What is psychotic disorder?