Stress + Coping
Provide an example of an ambivalent statement about wanting to end one's life.
"I want to do it but I also know I can reach out for help too"
"I'm going through a tough time right now but tough times don't last always; I should reach out for help."
This drug class is most notable for it’s severe side effects grouped as the term EPS
1st Generation Anti-Psychotics
Examples of this drug class include Alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), chlordiazepoxide (Librium),and diazepam (Valium)
Anti-Anxiety Medications (Benzodiazapines)
Which defense mechanism (coping strategy) is being utilized when someone avoids talking about a life-altering chronic illness diagnosis?
Suppression
True or False
One shot of distilled alcohol (such as whiskey, vodka, or brandy), five ounces of wine, and twelve ounces of beer all contain approximately 0.5 ounces of alcohol.
True
True or False?
Divorce, losing a job, and moving, away from childhood friends are all types of Psychological/Emotional Stressor
True
True or False
Paranoia, aggression, and seizures can result after using synthetic drugs
TRUE! AKA "Spice"
This is the drug class that works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin at nerve endings, leading to a decrease in the level of anxiety
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
This defense mechansim is a retreat to a more childlike state that can manifest as tantrums, thumb-sucking, or other behaviors not typically associated with their current age.
Regression
This substance has an additive effect when taken with many of the antianxiety agents and may cause increased anxiety or drowsiness
Alcohol
True or False?
The death of a loved one would be considered an acute stress response
TRUE! When would it become Chronic?
Side effects of 2nd Generation Anti-Psychotics could include...
Weight gain, Hyperglycemia, Sexual Dysfunction, + Increased stroke risk
A nurse is caring for a client who overdosed on heroin. Which clinical finding should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this client?
Slow respiratory rate and unconsciousness
Unconsciously justifying behavior, even when the real reasons might be less appealing or socially acceptable. This can involve minimizing the impact of actions, shifting blame, or finding excuses for failures
Rationalization
True or False?
Verifying the client’s identity using two identifiers prevents medication errors
True!
The term "Patriarchal Terrorism" is used when a male partner attempts to dominate and assume control over his partner.
TRUE
+ ot often also involves situational violence
Restlessness, pacing, and inability to sit still are symptoms of which specific EPS side effect?
Akathesia
Anti-Depressant patient teaching should include what important information?
Watch for Increased Risk of Self-Harm/Suicide
A change in mood may be felt beginning at 2-4 weeks
Don't stop abruptly
Monitor for side effects like???
It's a way of managing intense emotions by channeling them onto a different, less risky object or person.
True or False?
Intrusive thoughts and flashbacks of the violence are sx of PTSD
TRUE!
This mental illness is considered to be the most disabling anxiety disorder
Obessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
MAOIs require dietary restrictions to avoid hypertensive crisis. What foods must be avoided?
Aged, pickled, + smoked foods
like...??
Ways to tackle polypharmacy for older adults while inpatient?
Coordinate with all providers to review and streamline the client’s medication regimen.
A defense mechanism in which people seem to return to an earlier developmental stage
Regression
This mental illness features major episodes of depression alternating with periods of hypomania. 1 to 2 weeks of severe lethargy, withdrawal, and melancholy are followed by several days of mania
Bipolar II Disorder