Psych Disorders
This disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
(Dysthymia)
This SSRI is commonly prescribed for depression that can cause insomnia.
What is fluoxetine / Prozac?
This technique involves paraphrasing the client’s words.
What is restating?
This term means a client agrees to treatment.
What is informed consent / voluntarily?
The first step in crisis intervention is this.
What is ensuring safety?
This is the priority intervention for a suicidal client.
What is safety monitoring?
The DSM-5 is used for this purpose.
What is diagnosing mental disorders?
A hallmark symptom of schizophrenia involving false beliefs.
What are delusions?
Lithium is used to treat this condition.
What is bipolar disorder?
Avoid this type of question that can shut down conversation.
What are closed or yes/no questions?
Asking WHY
Nurses must maintain this to protect client privacy.
What is confidentiality?
A crisis is defined by this inability.
What is coping?
For a client with hallucinations, the nurse should do this.
What is acknowledge but don’t reinforce?
This disorder includes obsessions and compulsions.
What is OCD?
This anxiety disorder includes flashbacks and nightmares after trauma.
What is PTSD?
EPS is a side effect of this class of drugs.
What are antipsychotics?
“Tell me more about that” is an example of this technique.
What is open-ended questioning and exploring?
Holding a client against their will may be considered this.
What is false imprisonment?
This type of crisis is caused by unexpected common events.
What is situational crisis?
Grounding techniques help with this disorder.
What is panic or dissociative disorder or PTSD?
ADHD symptoms must appear before this age.
What is age 12?
Bipolar I includes this type of episode.
What is a manic episode?
Benzodiazepines are used short-term for this condition.
What is anxiety?
Silence can be therapeutic because it allows this.
What is reflection or processing?
This law protects patient health information.
What is HIPAA?
The nurse’s role in crisis includes this type of support.
What is emotional support or stabilization?
Limit setting is useful for this type of behavior.
What is manipulative or aggressive behavior?
This disorder includes alternating moods and energy levels.
What is bipolar disorder?
This personality disorder features instability in relationships and self-image.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Clozapine / Clozaril requires monitoring of this lab value.
What is WBC with diff (for agranulocytosis)?
This approach helps clients explore feelings without judgment.
What is active listening?
A nurse must report this if a client threatens harm to a person or group in the community.
What is duty to warn?
Suicide risk assessment includes asking about this.
What is a plan and means?
This type of therapy helps clients change negative thoughts.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This neurodevelopmental disorder affects social interaction and communication.
What is autism spectrum disorder?