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Oh my nerves
Can't think
Worry Rx
Generations
Potpourri
100
Differentiating healthy vs unhealthy anxiety
How we respond to anxiety
100
Describe the main priority during the acute phase of schizophrenia.
Safety!
100

For better effectiveness these meds should be used before benzodiazepines for anxiety- give an example

What are Non-benzo anti-anxiety agents. Buspirone (Buspar) or Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

100

Two types of drug classes used primarily in the treatment of Schizophrenia.

What are First and Second Generation Antipsychotics

100

Two nursing Interventions implemented when a person is experiencing severe to panic levels of anxiety.

What are 1. Stay with the patient 2. Remain calm and non-judgmental 3. Set limits for safety 4. Attend to physical needs- food and drink 5. Minimize environmental stimuli

200
The most prevalent psychiatric disorder in the world
Anxiety
200
Describe the main priority in the stabilization and maintenance phase of schizophrenia.
Medication compliance
200
This drug class increases serotonin to help decrease anxiety. Name the class and an example of a medication in this class.
SSRIs. Citalopram (Celexa), Excitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft)
200

Identify FGA side effect; which may be permanent?

What are Extrapyramidal symptoms- akathisia, dystonia, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia (this one may be irreversible)

200

Nursing actions implemented for suicide precautions.

What are 1. 1-on-1 supervision 2. Remove potentially harmful items 3. Ensure all meds are swallowed, 4. Document mood, statements, & behaviors?

300
The part of the limbic system associated with processing anxiety
Amygdala
300

Describe two positive symptoms of schizophrenia

Hallucinations, Personal boundary difficulties, Delusions, Associative looseness, Concrete thinking, Neologisms, Echolalia, Clang Association, Word salad, Automatic obedience, Waxy flexibility, Eccentric dress grooming or other rituals

300

The complication when the level of serotonin gets too high.

What is Serotonin Syndrome?

300
Describe side effects of SGAs
Weight gain and metabolic syndrome
300

Defense mechanism where there is transfer of emotions from one thing/person to another.

What is Displacement?

400

Describe 2 manifestations of severe anxiety

1. What is a reduced perceptual field? - cannot learn or problem solve, - confusion, 

2. physical symptoms- dizziness, insomnia, GI upset, trembling, hyperventilation

400

Describe a negative affect that may be displayed in a person with schizophrenia.

Negative symptoms: What is? *Flat Affect - immobile or blank look *Blunted- minimal emotional response *Inappropriate- response doesn't match the situation *Bizarre- grimacing, giggling, mumbling to oneself. 

400

Neurotransmitters that are affected with the dual action reuptake inhibitors? Give an example of a medication in the SNRIs.

What is Serotonin and Norepinephrine. Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Venlafaxine (Effexor)

400

Which types of schizophrenia symptoms have a favorable response to antipsychotic medications?

What are Positive Symptoms?

400

The nursing determination needed when a patient is experiencing auditory hallucinations.

What is discern whether the voice is commanding them to do harm?

500
Type of anxiety disorder associated with intense fearful reaction to an object or situation
Phobia
500

Describe the type of schizophrenia that has intense strongly defended irrational suspicions and it's usual age of onset.

What is Paranoid schizophrenia- onset is later usually 20's to 30's

500

Describe concerns to consider when taking benzodiazepines.

What is Dependence, Tolerance, Sedation, Withdrawal?

500

Length of time it takes for noticeable improvement in symptoms from FGAs and SGAs

What is 2-4 weeks?

500

Four pieces of information needed when assessing for suicidal ideation. 

What is 1. Are you thinking of killing yourself? 2. determine the plan, 3. the method, and 4. the availability to the means?