Personality
Substance abuse; needy; impulsive and self-destructive, and intense fear of abandonment
What is Borderline Personality Disorders?
smell of alcohol on breath; ataxia; slurred speech; chronic or long term use of alcohol
What is Alcoholism?
frequently violent toward other children; has bruises; shrinks away from other adults
What is child abuse (physical)?
both positive and negative symptoms present;hears voices; What diagnosis?
What is schizophrenia?
behavior modification treatment to provide control and choices; severe malnutrition; belief overweight
What is anorexia nervosa?
disregards the rights of others; blames others; low frustration tolerance
What is antisocial personality disorder?
risk for injury r/t central nervous system stimulation ; course tremors of hands, nausea, sweating, tachycardia;hypertension; potential for seizures
What is alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
power and control are central to the dynamics; sees person as a possession
What is domestic violence? or Intimate Partner Violence?
receives special messages from television or radio; What is this called?
What is delusions of reference or ideas of reference?
Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia; languo; symptoms of which disorder?
What is anorexia nervosa?
use this approach; calm attitude, clear statements to avoid aggressive behavior and provide safety and security; distrustful and fearful of others
What is paranoid personality disorder?
sponsors; meetings 90 in 90 days; support group; I admit I am powerless.....
What is (AA) Alcoholics Anonymous?
a rape victim appears calm, blunt affect; answers in single words;
What is controlled response pattern?
acute agitation; interventions provide personal space to respect boundaries; thinks others are out to get them or harm them
What is paranoia?
dental caries; frequent purging; often normal weight
What is bulimia?
lives with parents; doesn't want to make decisions; excessive need to be taken care of
What is Dependent personality disorder?
Severe Thiamine deficiency; may be life-threatening without replacement
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
extremely loving, kind and contrite during this cycle
What is Honeymoon phase?
muscle rigidity; restlessness; side effect of haloperidol and Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and some other neuroleptics (typical antipsychotics)
What is EPS (Extrapyramidal Symptoms)?
""medication" necessary for anorexia nervosa
What is Nutrition (food)?
A pattern of grandiosity, excessive need for admiration; believes he or she is special.
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
large doses may result in death from cardiac arrhythmias; symptoms of withdrawal include: depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia or hypersomnia; paranoid or suicidal ideation
What is Cocaine withdrawal symptoms?
fear for life; feel isolated and unsupported; substance abuse is common factor; takes several attempts to leave
What is an abusive relationship or Intimate Partner Violence?
A rare side effect of Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and other antipsychotics (neuroleptics) may cause high temperature; tachycardia; severe muscle rigidity; rapid deterioration in mental status
What is Neuroleptic malignant Syndrome?
obesity is a factor in this disorder as person binges on large amounts of food, but doesn't engage in behaviors to rid body of excess calories.
What is (BED) Binge-eating disorder