Psychopharmacology
Also known as SSRIs.
What are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
A client with a panic disorder may be prescribed a medication from this class to take as needed when experiencing severe anxiety.
What is a benzodiazepine
Group therapies are being increasingly utilized for inpatient and outpatient mental health treatments. Name two different types of these groups:
Task group- accomplish a specific outcome/task
Teaching group- educational group with the primary intent to convey knowledge to participants
Self-help group- allow clients to come together and receive advice and comfort from others going through similar experiences
Supportive-therapeutic group- teach participants effective ways to deal with stress arising from situational or developmental crises
Through the process of the ____________________
the nurse's role is to help the client identify their problem(s), explore and practice new coping skills and problem solving techniques, and promote positive client change.
What is the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, inflated sense of self-worth and self-importance, sense of entitlement, and overall lack of empathy for others.
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
When prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor medication the client should be instructed to avoid foods containing this naturally occurring substance
What is tyramine
The bottom level of Maslow's heirarchy of needs focuses on these
What are physiological needs.
Food, water, air, sleep, elimination
A multisymptom response triggered by an extremely traumatic event.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
The unconsented touching of another person; includes when treatment is administered to a client against their wishes (outside of an emergency situation).
What is battery?
A pervasive pattern of: instability of interpersonal relationships, impulsivity, self-destructive and (possibly) self-harm behaviors, and a constant fear of abandonment.
What is borderline personality disorder?
To counteract the side effects of antipsychotic agents, the provider may prescribe this medication
What is benztropine
Humans employ the use of these, either consciously or subconsciously, to help protect the ego and alleviate mild to moderate anxiety.
What are ego defense mechanisms
Expected symptoms of a client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
What are:
High anxiety level ; reluctance to talk about the event ; irritable behavior ; vivid nightmares ; feelings of guilt ; depression ; exaggerated startle response
Paranoid delusions, auditory hallucinations, loose associations and the use of neologisms are all considered...
What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, including: deceitfulness, manipulation, consistent irresponsibility, and an overall lack of remorse for behaviors.
What is antisocial personality disorder?
The vast majority of psychotropic medications work by altering the levels of these chemicals in the human body
What are neurotransmitters.
Creating a therapeutic environment where all aspects of a client's inpatient experience are considered therapeutic. It is a scientific structuring of the environment in order to effect behavioral changes and to improve the psychological health and functioning of the individual(s).
What is milieu therapy?
Repetitive, ritualistic behaviors intended to prevent or reduce anxiety and distress caused by intrusive thoughts
What are compulsions
Using straightforward, direct questions is important in all aspects of nursing practice, but especially imperative when assessing clients experiencing...
Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, typically diagnosed in childhood. (hint: wide range of severity)
What is autism spectrum disorder?
Patient education regarding lithium medication therapy should include the following information:
Blood level monitoring ; s/s of lithium toxicity ; maintaining consistent sodium intake ; fluid intake of 1.5-3L daily ; medication compliance ; follow up appts
This phenomena may occur during the psychiatric nurse-client relationship if the client relates the nurse to someone from their past
What is transference
First generation (aka- typical) antipsychotic medications are no longer first-line therapy for schizophrenia because of the increased risk of these potential side effects.
What are extrapyramidal side effects.
Lack of insight, apathy, and avolition are all classified together as______________.
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated mood and abnormally and persistently increased goal-directed activity or energy. This period of mood disturbance represents a noticeable change from usual behavior patterns.
What is a manic episode (or bipolar mania)?