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Classified as persistent depressed mood lasting for at least 2 weeks.
Major depressive disorder (MDD)
Name 3 risk factors for mental illness.
prenatal exposure to alcohol, family, social, environment, resilience, healthcare, water, safety, cultural beliefs
Name 1 nursing intervention for delirium.
- Remain safe and free from injury.
- Prevent falls
- Reorient to reality
- Maintain adequate hydration & nutrition
what are 5 signs & symptoms related to major depressive disorder (MDD)?
•Depressed mood (sad, hopeless, empty)
•Decreased pleasure in interests/activities
•Weight loss/weight gain
•Insomnia/Hypersomnia
•Psychomotor Agitation/Retardation
•Fatigue/loss of energy
•Feeling of worthlessness/guilt/delusional
•Inability to concentrate/think, indecisiveness
•Suicidal thoughts
what drug class is used for the short-term treatment of anxiety?
benzodiazepines
Marked by an alteration in mood, energy, and ability to function. Characterized by episodes of mania and depression.
bipolar disorder
Childhood Stress
•First-degree family members with MDD
•Female Gender
•Health Decline
•Season changes
•Loss of loved one
Name 3 nursing interventions for MDD.
- Education
- Peer support
- Medication
- Counseling
- ECT
- Treatment centers
- Recreational activities
what are 3 signs & symptoms related to mood-bipolar disorder?
•Unstable
•Feeling of well-being
•Overly joyous
•Cheerfulness
•Talk in continuous stream
•Treat others with confidential friendliness
•Include everyone in their plans and activities
•Self-confidence boundless, this can change quickly to irritation and anger when frustrated
which 4 drug classes are used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD)?
•Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
•Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
•Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
•Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Complex neurobiological & developmental disability
- affects communication, socialization, & development
Autism
Name 3 risk factors for delirium.
- Hypoxia
- Immobility
- Loss of sleep
- Dehydration
- Infection
Name 3 nursing interventions for schizophrenia.
- Approach in a controlled, non-threatening manner
- Allow personal space/escape route
- Decrease environmental stimuli/modify the environment
- Allow expression of feelings
- You think someone is threatening you?”
- Reassure that the nursing staff will protect from harming self or others.
Name 4 S/S related to PTSD in children.
less playing, detachment, irritability, sleep disturbances, problems concentrating
what drugs are used for ADHD?
- Stimulants : methylphenidate & amphetamine salts
- Non-stimulants : atomoxetine
difficulty recognizing or owning that their problems are because of their personality
personality disorders
Name 3 risk factors Alzheimer's disease.
- Genetic
- CV disease
- Head/brain injury
Name 3 nursing interventions for Alzheimer's disease.
- Manage aggressive behavior.
- Limit number of choices.
- Introduce self to patient.
- Validate feelings.
- Ask simple, direct questions.
- Provide pictures.
Name 5 S/S related to delirium.
illusions, hallucinations, disoriented, confusion, self-care deficits, hyper vigilance, mood changes
what drugs are used for PTSD?
sertraline (SSRI), paroxetine (SSRI), & phenelzine (MAOI)
chronic, progressive neurogenerative brain disease
Alzheimer's disease
Name 3 risk factors for PTSD.
- traumatic events
- abuse victims
- poverty
- non-nurturing environment
Name 2 nursing interventions for bulimia nervosa.
- Explore triggers.
- Manage nutrition & fluid
- Counseling.
Name 5 S/S related to bulimia nervosa.
low weight, calluses, dental caries, parotid swelling, peripheral edema, muscle weakness, CV changes, seizures
what drugs are used for personality disorders?
antidepressants & mood stabilizers