Patho/Etiology
Excess dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway characterizes this disorder.
What is schizophrenia?
Giddens 4th ed.
Hearing voices that give harmful instructions is called this.
What are command hallucinations?
Giddens
This first-generation antipsychotic blocks dopamine receptors.
What is haloperidol?
Davis’s Drug Guid
Priority action when a patient hears voices telling them to harm others.
What is ensure safety of patient and others?
Giddens/Grassi
This therapy helps patients change distorted or negative thinking patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Varcarolis
Chronic exposure to stress and altered GABA transmission lead to what mood condition?
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Varcarolis
Persistent, excessive worry for at least 6 months defines this condition.
What is GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)?Varcarolis
This SSRI is used to treat anxiety and depression.
What is sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine?
Davis’s Drug Guide
Two life-threatening conditions that can occur after the initiation or sudden discontinuation of psychiatric medication; or with the possible concurrent use of herbal/over-the-counter products with psychiatric medications and both may require rapid medical intervention
What are...
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and
Serotonin Syndrome
Varcarolis
Hallucinations and delusions are classified as these types of symptoms.
What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Giddens
Low levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are linked to this mood disorder.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
Giddens
Elevated mood, decreased sleep, impulsivity, and hyperactivity describe this.
What is a manic episode?
Giddens
This mood stabilizer requires serum level monitoring to prevent toxicity.
What is lithium?
Davis’s Drug Guide
Priority nursing focus during mania: maintain adequate ____ and ____.
What are sleep and nutrition?
Giddens
Tremors, sweating, nausea, and anxiety after stopping alcohol are signs of this.
What is alcohol withdrawal?
Varcarolis
This disorder is related to dysregulation of the brain's dopamine reward pathway.
What is Substance Use Disorder?
Giddens
Delusions, disorganized thoughts, and flat affect are symptoms of this.
What is schizophrenia?
Giddens
This benzodiazepine enhances GABA and is used for acute anxiety.
What is Lorazepam or Diazepam?
Davis’s Drug Guide
This vitamin is given to patients withdrawing from alcohol to prevent Wernicke’s encephalopathy.
What is thiamine?
Giddens
Caffeine and nicotine are examples of these substances that can worsen anxiety.
What are stimulants?
Varcarolis
Re-experiencing trauma, hypervigilance, and avoidance are characteristic of this disorder.
What is PTSD?
Varcarolis
Cravings, tolerance, and withdrawal are hallmark symptoms of this.
What is Substance Use Disorder?
Varcarolis
This opioid antagonist prevents relapse by blocking opioid receptors.
What is naltrexone?
Davis’s Drug Guide
When a schizophrenic patient has delusions, the nurse should validate feelings and do this instead of arguing.
What is use reality orientation/redirection?
Giddens
Best treatment for mood disorders combines psychotherapy and this.
What is medication therapy?
Giddens