Mental Health Theory
Developed the hierarchy of human needs
Who is Abraham Maslow?
Neurotransmitter thought to be low in people who are depressed
What is Serotonin?
Person refuses to believe bad or uncomfortable information that may be true.
What is denial?
Persistent inattentiveness, impulsivity, overactivity
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder?
One of two medications used to treat EPS
What is benzotropine (Cogentin) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Described psychosocial developmental stages from birth to old age
Who is Erik Erickson?
Patients on this class of antidepressant can not have certain foods.
What is an MAOI inhibitor?
Client acts younger than their stated age
What is regression?
Pervasive impairment of social interaction with communication &/or behavior symptoms
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Third generation antipsychotic acting on dopamine and serotonin
What is aripiprazole?
Introduced the concept of id, ego and superego
Who is Sigmund Freud?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fine hand tremor
What are mild side effects of lithium?
Failure to accept responsibility for one's actions and blaming others
What is projection?
First step to ensure safety in child about to engage in dangerous activity
What is stop the behavior?
Potentially lethal hyperthermic side-effect with muscle rigidity and confusion
What is Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?
Developed phases of the therapeutic relationship, anxiety levels
Who was Hildegard Peplau?
Antidepressant class with anticholinergic effects, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension
What are tricyclic agents (TCAs)?
Trying to justify illogical actions by developing a "reasonable" explanation
What is rationalization?
Inform client of rule, consequences, expected behavior
What is limit setting?
Irreversible involuntary movements of tongue, face, neck
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Developed client-centered therapy focused on unconditional positive regard
Who is Carl Rogers?
Carries risk of hepatic failure, teratogenic effects, and pancreatitis
What is valproic acid?
When emotional pain presents as a physical symptom.
What is a conversion disorder?
Repeated episodes of verbal outbursts & aggressive behavior out of proportion to stressor
What is intermittent explosive disorder?
Potential cause of fever, ulcerative sore throat in client on clozapine
What is agranulocytosis?