Therapeutic Communication
Provide an example of an open-ended question
Will be determined by the class...
Lorazepam (Ativan)
What is depressant
The recurrence of substance-abusing behaviors after a significant period of abstinence
What is Relapse
A disorder of binge eating followed by the use of inappropriate methods to prevent weight gain.
What is bulimia.
Used for opioid overdose, antidote for opioids, short half-life
What is Narcan
Questions to your patients should never start with this word.
What is Why
Cocaine
What is stimulant
Develops as increased amounts of the chemical are needed to produce the same effects that one dose once produced.
What is Tolerance
A condition in which an individual does not maintain a normal body weight do to an intense fear of becoming fat.
What is Anorexia Nervosa
Used for alcohol abstinence. Must avoid all types of alcohol while using this drug or will be violently ill. Provides aversion therapy to alcohol.
What is Antabuse
Which of these responses is therapeutic?
A. Things will get better with time.
B. I'm sorry you feel that way.
C. Let's not focus on the negative things.
D. I can see this is a difficult problem for you.
What is D
Morphine
What is A Depressant
An attempt to rid the GI tract and body of unwanted food. The most common behaviors include vomiting, the use of diuretics and laxatives.
What is Purging
The persistent eating of nonfood items that lasts for more than one month. Has an overwhelming need to eat the nonfood item.
What is Pica
Used to prevent alcohol withdrawal. Less risk of dependence to this substance than other treatment options.
What is Benzodiazepines
A nurse is communicating with a new patient. Which of the following is a barrier to therapeutic communication?
A. Offering advice
B. Reflecting meaning
C. Listening attentively
D. Giving information
What is A
Fentanyl
What is A Depressant
Slow, shallow respirations
What is Hypopnea
Eating large amounts of food/A pattern of lessening emotional pain by eating
What is Compulsive Overeating
Used to help avoid opiod withdrawal. Less risk of dependence to this substance than other treatment options.
What is buprenorphine (Subutex)
How would you respond using a therapeutic communication technique?
Will be determined by the class...
Methyphenidate (Ritalin)
What is A Stimulant
An imbalance of fluids and electrolytes that can lead to cellular dysfunctions and life-threatening complications such as heart failure, individuals who have had little or no nutritional intake for a period of time
What is Refeeding Syndrome
Extreme weight loss, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia, thin hair (lanugo), amenorrhea, cold intolerance, low BP, low HR
What is Anorexia Nervosa
Used to help avoid opioid withdrawal and decrease addiction. High potential for abuse of this medication.
What is methadone