Substance Use
What is one early sign that a nurse might have a substance use disorder?
Increased wasting of medications and frequent narcotic count discrepancies
ADHD primarily involves problems with what two behavioral patterns?
Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity
Cluster A disorders are characterized by what type of behaviors?
What are the defining features of anorexia nervosa?
What are the four dimensions of the recovery model?
Health, home, purpose, and community
What tool is commonly used to assess alcohol withdrawal?
CIWA
What are two FDA-approved medications for ASD?
Cluster B includes what disorders?
Antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic
What physical signs are commonly seen with bulimia nervosa?
Russel's sign and dental issues
What is a healthy family response that describes a person's ability to define themself as separate from others?
Differentiation of self
Within how many hours after alcohol cessation can withdrawal symptoms begin?
4-12 hours
In intellectual disabilities, nursing care planning should focus on what two key areas?
The patient's strengths and level of independence in self-care
Key characteristics of BPD?
Intense and unstable relationships, self-destructive behaviors, or affective instability
What is the difference between bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder?
BN has purging, BED is only binging
What unhealthy family response involves bringing a third person into a conflict to avoid resolution?
Triangulation
What medications are commonly used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
benzodiazepines
Children with ODD often view their problems as caused by?
Other people making unreasonable demands
Which personality disorder is described as "dramatic and attention-seeking"?
Histrionic
What are two critical finding that require immediate intervention that can result from eating disorders?
Severe electrolyte imbalances and cardiac arrhythmias
What is a key nursing action when using the recovery model with patients?
Listening to the patient's story and identifying strengths and triggers
What allows impaired nurses to seek treatment instead of immediate disciplinary action?
diversionary laws
Conduct disorder is often characterized by what type of behaviors toward others, animals, property, or society?
What are two primary nursing interventions for patient with personality disorders?
Limit setting and maintaining consistency among staff
What are the two major goals of nursing interventions for eating disorders?
Restoring nutritional balance and improving self-esteem/self-image
What are the three key outcomes of the recovery process?
Development of self-management skills, empowerment, and a positive self-identity separate from illness