Types
Name of disorder related to "altered thought processes"
What is thought disorder?
False sensory perceptions
What are hallucinations?
First-line treatment for positive symptoms.
What are antipsychotic medications?
Another term for slowed movement.
What is bradykinesia?
This level of care is indicated during the acute phase of schizophrenia.
What is inpatient?
Broad term that refers to a syndrome complex characterized by a significant disruption in thought processes, perceptions, and behaviors.
What is psychosis?
These symptoms are an excess or distortion of normal functions.
What are positive symptoms?
Another name for first-generation antipsychotic.
What is typical?
syndrome of movement disorder such as lip smacking, eye blinking, twitching
What is tardive dsykinesia?
When planning nursing interventions, this intervention should be a priority.
What is safety?
Type of psychiatric disorder characterized by a combination of psychotic symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, and social and occupational decline.
What is schizophrenia?
Fixed false beliefs
What are delusions?
Another name for second-generation antipsychotic.
What is atypical?
Another term for psychomotor restlessness.
What is akathisia?
When a client is agitated or verbally aggressive, these should only be used as a last resort.
What are restraints?
During this altered mental state, thought disorders become acutely pronounced, leading to significant impairments in communication and reality.
What are a psychotic episode?
These symptoms are a loss of normal functions.
What are negative symptoms?
Preferred due to their lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects
What are Second-generation antipsychotics (atypical)?
Another term for low white blood cell count
What is agranulocytosis?
This may impair the client's ability to recognize their mental illness.
What is anosognosia?
Medications are responsible for a significant proportion of this altered mental state.
What is delirium?
These symptoms affect attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed.
What are cognitive symptoms?
Recommended for treatment-resistant cases.
What is clozapine?
An adverse effect with symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, and elevated white blood cell count.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
This nursing diagnosis is a subjective state in which an individual sees limited or no alternatives available and is unable to mobilize enegry on own behalf.
What is hopelessness?