Trauma, stressor-related & dissociative disorders
Teaching for PTSD.
•Relaxation techniques
•Improve coping
•Self-Care
•Recognizing problems
Social media seems to increase fears in this disorder.
What is illness anxiety disorder?
Which of the following is indicative of early stage Alzheimer's?
A. Inability to recall spouse's name
B. Inability to recall what they had for breakfast 30 minutes ago
C. Inability to recall high school or college they graduated from
D. Change in sleep patterns
Which of the following is indicative of early stage Alzheimer's?
A. Inability to recall spouse's name
B. Inability to recall what they had for breakfast 30 minutes ago
C. Inability to recall high school or college they graduated from
D. Change in sleep patterns
Effects both emotions (e.g., anger and irritation) and behaviors (e.g., argumentativeness and defiance).
What is oppositional defiant disorder?
Characterized by a long-standing distrust and suspiciousness of others, hypervigilance
What is paranoid personality disorder?
Dissociative amnesia VS dissociative fugue
Dissociative amnesia - Inability to recall important personal information, often of a traumatic or stressful event.
dissociative fugue - Sudden unexpected travel and an inability to recall one’s identity ad information about some or all their past.
•May assume a whole new identity
What is meant by 'secondary gains'?
Get additional things when ill - extra attention, money, meds, etc.
Common medication used for cognitive symptoms/dementia that provide small but short-lived improvements in cognitive functioning.
What are cholinesterase inhibitors?
A 3 year old spins in circles while walking, avoids eye contact and conversations.
What are signs & symptoms of mental illness in a child?
Magical thinking, odd beliefs, strange speech patterns, and inappropriate affect are hallmarks of this disorder. They prefer to spend their time alone.
What is schizotypal personality disorder?
Two or more alters, each is a complex unit having individual memories, behavioral patterns, and social relationships
dissociative identity disorder
True/False - Those with somatic symptom disorder have voluntary control over their symptoms.
False
These meds produce small but short-lived improvements in cognitive functioning; should take with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects. In addition to common digestive system effects, they can rarely cause bradycardia.
What are cholinesterase inhibitors?
The rights of others are violated and societal norms or rules are disregarded. The behavior is usually abnormally aggressive and can frequently lead to the destruction of property or physical injury.
What is conduct disorder?
Individuals with this disorder are unaware that thoughts are unreasonable, focus on being perfect, and devotes more time to work than friends.
What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
Pharmacological interventions for PTSD.
SSRIs (Zoloft, Paxil)
Give an example of conversion disorder.
Multiple options - loss of sensation (hearing, vision, sensation) due to a traumatic event
Delirium versus dementia. What are the differences?
Delirium is acute; there is a cause.
Dementia is chronic progressive deterioration of cognitive functioning
Have a preference for large rewards and pay little attention to increasing penalties.
What is oppositional defiant disorder?
Classic characteristics of this population include extroversion, flamboyance, and colorful personalities. Despite this bold exterior, they tend to have limited abilities to develop meaningful relationships. They may exaggerate symptoms.
What is histrionic personality disorder?
Common symptoms of a child who has suffered trauma/PTSD.
Nightmares/night terrors, flashbacks, somatic sx (headaches, stomachaches, pain), memory problems, difficulty concentrating, stop playing with friends
Will go from one primary care provider or hospital to another; may demand/request specific treatments & interventions; negative test results are followed by a new symptom
Factitious Disorder
Loss of ability to identify and use common, everyday things is called:
Agnosia
A pattern of behavioral outbursts characterized by an inability to control one’s aggressive impulses. The aggression can be verbal or physical and is targeted toward other people, animals, property, or even oneself.
Intermittent explosive disorder
Individuals with this disorder will exploit others for gaining person power or pleasure.
What is antisocial personality disorder?