Psychopharmacology
Therapeutic level of Lithium
0.6-1.2 meq?L
Phase in Bipolar where RN needs to watch out for increased risk of Suicide
Manic phase
In what stages do the psychosocial developmental aspects of striving for individuality, exploring one's abilities, and associative play occur?
Preschool
Initiative vs Guilt
also called the common cold in psychiatry
Depression
neurotansmitter aka 5-HT
serotonin
Class of anti depressants that we instruct patients to avoid tyramine-rich foods
MAOI's
the false belief that one is singled out for harm by others
delusion of persecution
She was regarded as the mother of psychiatric nursing
Hildegard Peplau
aka good stress
eustress
The neurotransmitter that decreased in Parkinsons
Dopamine
Common side effects of TCA's
- blurred vision/photophobia
- urinary retention
- dry mouth
- constipation
refers to the reduced ability to experience pleasure
Anhedonia
When does masturbation start in Freud's psychosexual theory
Phallic stage
Mental Retardation level with IQ score less than 25?
Profound
the structure that permits a neuron (or nerve cell) to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron
synapse
antidote for Benzodiazepine OD
Flumazenil
what does G stand for in SIGECAPS
Guilt
This need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is the highest and differs from other types of needs in that they can be met on multiple levels. When this need is met, it produces feelings of integrity and raises things to a higher plane of existence
Transcendence
The only conscious defense mechanism
Supression
neurotransmitters that are decreased in depression
norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine
group of symptoms that can occur in people taking antipsychotic medications.
Takeaway: symptoms are Reversible
EPS
personality disorder characterised by impulsive, irresponsible, lacks remorse and often criminal behaviour
antisocial personality disorder
This stage of cognitive development where Egocentrism is prominent
preoperation stage (2-7)
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to eat until after the sun sets. Which religion does this patient most likely practice?
Islam
The neurotransmitter that is decreased in Alzheimer's disease?
Ach