Medications
What type of medication is Aripiprazole?
Antipsychotic
What needs of the patient are most important to meet initially?
Safety needs!
PTSD is more common in males.
FALSE
These types of medications treat depression.
SSRIs (Paroxetine)
What are some techniques the nurse can teach the patient to return to reality when experiencing an event?
Grounding techniques
PTSD can be triggered by loud noises causing potentially aggressive outbursts.
TRUE
What severe drug reaction can occur due to an abundance of a certain hormone?
Serotonin Syndrome
What are other non-pharmacological interventions we can implement?
CBT, EMDR, breathing techniques for anxiety, grounding techniques
Common triggers for women may include disasters and being held captive.
FALSE
What herbal supplement should you instruct your patient to avoid while taking SSRIs?
St. John's Wort
What is another nursing diagnosis or intervention that applies to our patient?
(open-ended)...
Kindling leads to behavioral sensitization.
TRUE
What are some common side effects of antipsychotics?
What are some ways in which the patient's family should be educated about their loved one's diagnosis?
(open-ended)...
Antipsychotics are the first-line drug of choice for treating PTSD.
FALSE