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nurse doesn't like client based on another experience with someone else
transference
person doesn't like nurse based on an unrelated past experience
counter
what are the phases of a therapeutic relationship?
preinteraction, orientation, working, termination
therapuetic phase where you develop a goal, there is no mutual sharing in conversation (all divulge has a purpose) and understand self awareness
preinteraction
theraputic phase where you identify the problem that needs to be worked on
orientation
theraputic phases where you work on a problem, and where you solve the problem and evaluate what the relationship meant
working
termination
** we are dealing with signs and symptoms of an illness and not bad behavior
**however sometimes bad behavior is picked up in a psyche unit and is not a symptom
any kind of behavior that does not conform with environment
maladaptive
the only conscious defense mechanism
suppression
voices and visuals that are not there
hallucinations
what are you assessing with a psych patients speech?
look at form of speech as much as content. loud/soft, flowing/slurred, if they give too many details or are mute
not able to let a certain thought go
percevorate
disconnected statements that make no sense together
flight of ideas
responses that are delayed
block speech
a diminished but not entirely absent affect
blunted affect
what are common historys of psych patients?
a history of substance abuse and a history of traumatic past
what are some mental health disorders?
mood disoders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety disorders
a person does not get pleasure out of things they once got pleasure out of
anhadonia
condition where patient only provides one or two word answers
poverty of speech
if a patient is suicidal what steps must be taken?
establish a contract for safety, ask them if they have a plan
What is shown under axis I?
Clinical disorders. Various disorders except for personality disorders and mental retardation
What is shown with axis II?
Mental retardation and personality disorders
What is axis III showing?
Genial medical conditions like thyroid conditions. They must have direct relation With axis 1
What is covered under axis IV?
Psychological or emotional problems like "problems related to social environment"
What does access V cover?
Global assessment functioning - 20 point system, focus' on suicidal ideations
What are the 5 mood types no the spectrum?
MDD---dysthymia---euthymic---psychothymia---manic
Mood type where patient is a little edgy all the time
Psychothymia
A functional depression where patient is always depressed but is still able to function
Dysthymia
Normal midline mood, not manic or depressed
Euthymic
MDD means
Major depressive disorder
Mood disorders include
MDD, dysthymia disorder, bipolar, cyclothymic, seasonal, postpartum, schizoaffective
To diagnose major depression, 5 symptoms must be present during a 2 week period. What are all the symptoms to choose the 5 from?
Depressed mood most of the day, diminished interest in pleasures, weight loss, insomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, inability to concentrate, thoughhts of death
If a person exhibits symptoms of depression but also has a history of manic behavior, what would they be considered?
Bipolar
Getting depressed at the same time of year, usually winter, for at least 2 years
Seasonal depression- ssri's and light therapy effective
What is the major focus in postpartum depression?
Inability to care for the baby
Ehat are nursing interventions of depression assessment?
Safety- ask about suicide ideation, provide for physical needs- encourage autonomy, meaningful socialization- attend groups, encourage expression- through groups and 1 on 1s
When a patient goes from laughing to crying in seconds their mood is ...
Labile
Feeling that notng can touch them, poor judgement, puts them in danger
Bipolar manic phase- feelings of grandiose
Type of mood where presentation is normally manic
Bipolar I
Type of mood where presentation is usually depression and they don't get about hypomanic
Bipolar II
What is the gold standard drug to use for bipolar?
Lithium
What are the primary symptoms of a manic attack?
Dig fast
Distracted, indiscretion, grandiosity, flight of ideas, activity increase, sleep deficit, talkativeness
Hypomanic that lasts longer than 2 years. Characterized by mood range, depressive and hypomanicBipolar moods, chronic conditions
Cyclothymic disorder
What types of medications are used for antimaniacs
Litium, anticonvulsant (mood stabilizers) , antipsychotics- can be used as mood stabilizers as well.
What types of medications are used for antimaniacs
Litium, anticonvulsant (mood stabilizers) , antipsychotics- can be used as mood stabilizers as well.
What types of medications are used for antimaniacs
Litium, anticonvulsant (mood stabilizers) , antipsychotics- can be used as mood stabilizers as well.
To give oneself over to a constant practice which affects persons life and they can't stop
Addiction
What are the 5 types of addiction?
Sex, drugs (including alcohol), food, gambling, work
Most addictive drugs
Cocaine, nicotine is second
Overspending is considered what kind of addiction?
Gambling
What drug can you die during detox from
Alcohol
What are some early stages of alcoholism?
Increase in alcohol tolerance, desire to continue when others stop, loss of control of drinking, preoccupation with alcohol
What are the middle stage symptoms of alcoholism
Sneaking drinks, increase relief drinking, drinking bolstered with excuses, blackouts, early morni drinks, tremors, dishonesty, loss of interests, avoid family and friends
Late signs of alcoholism
Loss of relationships, physical, and moral deterioration, urgent morning drinking, persistent remorse, hospitalization, decrease in alcohol tolerance, obsession with drinking
What is the progression of alcohols
Ism?
Social drinking- rationalization begins- loss of control - complete abandonment
The only socially acceptable addiction
Work
How is a disease didn't from a syndrome?
A syndrome must display a group of symptoms over time, a disease is a progression of predictable symptoms
Some drugs are considered biological or sociological.
Addicitive behavior is done because it makes people feel better
We do behaviors that make us feel good and then we get hooked on them and then we have to determine if behavior outweighs consequences.
Major defense mechanisms of addictive behavior
Denial, rationalization, projection
The progression of alcoholism is labeled as
Jellinek's disease
loss or death not related to the reason someone was admitted to the hospital. (#1 suicide, #2 loss of limb)
sentinel events
whar are the different types of suicide?
egoistic (loners, not supported), altruistic (die for a cause), anomic (in times of rapid change)
whar are the different types of suicide?
egoistic (loners, not supported), altruistic (die for a cause), anomic (in times of rapid change)
what are some psychological theories for suicide
inward anger, hopelessness, guilt, history of violence, shame, stressors
who has the highest rate of suicide
elderly men over 85 and adolescent boys
if an adolescent suddently has a loss of friends, changes in school, acting out, increased reckless behavior- what may this indicate
he is depressed and may be suicidal
tunnel vision thinking when people only see a goal and nothing else
though constriction
a type of thinking where everything is black and white
polarized thinking
what should be analyzed during a suicidal crisis?
if they have done it before, if a family member has done it before, what's going on in their life, what coping strategies have worked in the past?
guidelines for treating a suicidal patient
do not leave alone, establish a contract, trust relationship, family involvement,
how does a person with schizophrenia present
lack of hygeine, inappropriate dress, illogical thought, dellusions, impaired social skills, disordered thinking
how long must symptoms be present for patient to be diagnosed with schizophrenia?
6 months. must have dellusions and usually a deterioration of function
what are the 3 phases of schizophrenia>?
prodromal phase, active phase, residual phase
prodromal and residual does not always show but active always is apart of it
phase of schizophrenia that lasts a few weeks to a few years, feel seperated from everyone, different strange, social withdrawl.
prodromal phase
onset of negative symptoms in schizophrenia, loose aspects of personality
prodromal phase onset
things that are added to personality- dellusions for example
posative symptoms
when you loose aspects of your personality
negative symptoms
symptoms of active schizophrenia
delusions, hallucinations, impairment in work, social relationships, and self care (posative symptoms)
schizophrenia phase where odd, bizzare, but functional. flat affect, impairment in role functioning are prominent
residual phase- considered recovery. Similar to predromal phase
schizophrenia phase where odd, bizzare, but functional. flat affect, impairment in role functioning are prominent
residual phase- considered recovery. Similar to predromal phase
what are the two types of catatonic schizophrenia
catatonic stupor- psychomotor retardation, patient usually mute, posturing
catatonic excitement- purposeless movements, psychomotor agitation
aspects of disorganized schizophrenia
child like, inappropriate affect, silliness, giggling, disorganized, bizzarre
schizophrenia that exhibits bizzarre behavior but can not be placed into a specific catagory
undifferentiated
(also have paranoid)
used to diagnose a person who has a history of at least one episode of schizophrenia
RESIDUAL
what are common thought content of schizophrenia
delusions, religiosity, paranoia, magical thinking
term where a group of words make no sense together
term where too many detail are included in sentence
word salad

circumstantiality
posative symptoms of schizophrenia involving form of though - talking is presented in 4 ways
associative looseness- lots of disconnected sentences
neologisms- make up words
concrete thinking- simple, literal, thinking
clang associations- rhyming
persistent repitition of thought word or idea
perseveration
difference between hallucinations and illusions
hallucinations- not reality based
illusions- reality based but misinterpreted
posative symptoms how schizophrenia view themselves
echolalia- repeating everything you say
echopraxia- mimic what you do, movement
identification and imitation- want to be a HACC nurse
depersonalization- disconnection from self
negative symptoms of schizophrenia
affect gone, volition (no goal directed activity) emotional ambivalence (hard to decide on anything), impaired social function (autism), psychomotor behavior (posturing)
why are schizophrenics at risk of hypernutremia?
water intoxication- can't stop drinking it
what does a haldol cocktail consist of?
haldol (antipsychotic), ativan, cogenin
what are some side effects of haldol?
dry mouth, drooling, rigidity, shuffling gait
what is coganen
antiparkinsonian, helps remove shuffling gait that is a side effect of haldol
when a patient is started on new medications, if they start to show flu like symptoms what might this be a sign of?
neuroleptic malignant syndrome (toxicity)
what is a common side effect of new anti psychotics and mood stabilizers?
weight gain
what are the 11 personality disorders?
cluster A- odd/eccentric
paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
cluster B- dramatic/emotional
antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic
cluster c- fearful anxious
avoidant, dependent, obsessive compulsive
disorder where patient agrees to do something but then never does it
passive aggressive
what are the cluster A personality types?
paranoid- all out to get me (usually from a difficult childhood)
schizoid- longer, fringe of society
schizotypal- odd, bizzarre, having illusions, loner, misinterprets environment
what is the best way to treat cluster A personalities
gentle approach, safe environment, calm them to avoid anxiety
what are the cluster B personalities?
antisocial- don't care about other people, sbstance issues, only regards own needs, normally men
boderline- suicide, threats, poor me, all good or bad, plot people against eachother
histrionic- dramatic, hysterical
narcissistic- arrogance, better than everyone else
when people feel like everything that happens is their fault
egodistonic
when people feel like nothing is wrong with them and they could do no wrong
egocentonic
what are ways to care for cluster B patients?
assess safety, need to give patients feedback on their behavior and how it affects others
what are the cluster C types?
avoidant- embarrisment would be devistation so they avoid situations entirely
dependent- can't function on their own
obsessive compulsive- perfectionism, aggressive, only they can do it correctly
what are ways to treat cluster c personality types?
behavior modification, reward independence, educate on realistic expectations for self, teach assertive behavior
what are different types of anxiety disorders?
panic attacks, obsessive compulsive, phobia, dissociative, conversion, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety that causes you to not be able to function anymore
generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety that presents with physical signs and symptoms that have no underlying cause (blindness)
conversion
what are some presenting signs of anxiety?
increased VS, diaphoresis, tremor, diarrhea, abd pain, NV, decreased concentration, forgetful, pacing, aggitated, annoyed
how do you approach someone with anxiety
deal with feelings, not behavior. Offer self
prominent sign of a panic attack
tightness in chest call, anxiety induced. Frequest attacks called panic disorders
what are the two panic attack types (with agoraphobia)
with agoraphobia, panic attack is incident induced
without agoraphobia, panic attack can happen for any reason at any time
nursing care for panic attack
stay with patient, divert with simple tasks like coloring
what are the different types of OCD?
washers/cleaners, checkers, hoarders, ritualizers
**focus on individual, NOT the behavior**
fear of something that has never harmed you
phobia
an alteration in cconscious awareness of behavior, affect, thoughts and memories. Often precipitated by traumatic event
dissociative disorders
what are the 4 types of dissociative disorders
amnesia, fugue, identity disorder (multiple personality), depersonalization disorder (seperation between mind and body)
when you make yourself sick for attention or make your child sick to get attention
munchousins
muchousins by proxy
symptoms for which no underlying organic basis exists
seen more in females
somatoform disorders
body pysmorphic (plastic surgery), somatization (unconsciously created illness) and undifferentiated somatoform (consciously created)
sudden feeling that your life is threatened, feels like a loss, self limiting - will resolve
crisis
occurs in all people
specific to person, not all people react the same way
what are some ways to reduce crisis effects
preparation, changing goals, developing communication skills, seeking help
what is the ultimat goal when treating someone in a crisis
assist client in developing more effective coping skills, and encourage a higher level of functioning
what are the neurotransmitters affected by medications
serotonin (depression) dopamine (schizophrenia)
epinephrine
norepinephrine
the area of the brain that controls emotions and is affected by some medications
limbic
what are the types of abuse
emotional, physical, sexual, social, economic, neglect
what are the 3 kinds of rape?
acquaintance rape/date rape
marital rape
statutory rape
causes for abuse
learned behaviors, changes in family structure/roles, drugs and alcohol, power dynamics in relationship
what is the cycle of violence?
tension builds, abuse takes place, apologies, excuses, amends.
if you suspect violence, what are the 4 W's?
what happened?
who did this?
where did it happen?
when did it happen?
what are some typical (older) anti depressants?
tricyclic (TCAs)
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
what are some atypical (newer) antidepressants?
SSRIs 2nd generation improved tricyclics
3rd generation- SNRIs seratonin noraepinephrine retake inhibitors
physical pain that usually has an underlying emotional issue
fibromialgia
common side effects of tricyclic antidepressents
dry mouth, orthostatis HTN, urinary retention, tachycardia, sedation, decreased sexual desire
what can not be taken with MAOIs
can not eat anything aged, smoked, processed, or fermented. no antidepressants, antiHTN, cold meds
what are warning S&S of a reaction with MAOIs?
HA increased BP, palpitations, diaphoreses, dialated pupils
what are 2 side effects of lithium?
lithium toxicity, weight gain
need to have routine blood drawn to adjust dose of this drug to avoid toxicity
lithium
side effect of older medications that make tongue dart out uncontrolably
tardiv disconeesia
what type of med may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome? (similar to seratonin syndrome)
dopamine blocker
a drug that builds up a tolerance, can become addicted, their is a short half life, depresses the CNS, don't stop taking them abruptly
ativan
what medications may cause serotonin syndrome?
antidepressants, cold meds, illicit drugs, amphetamines, demerol, pain medicaiton, herbals, anti-infectives, and anti-retrovirals
S&S or serotonin syndrome
changes in mental status (agitation, hallucinations, coma, seizures), motor function usually in lower extrem. (ataxia, rigidity, tremors), and autonomic function (tachy, HTN, fever, emotional lability)
red as a beet, mad as a hatter, sway like a sailor, dry like a bone
anticholinergic syndrome (ACS)
what are some causes for anticholinergic syndrome?
S&S- hallucinations, psychoses, seizures, coma
overdose, medical noncompliance, geriatric polypharmacy
what is the goal of milieu therapy
the manipulate the environment s o that every aspect of this environment is considered therapeutic
when is seclusion used?
if you are a danger to yourself or to someone else
a way to treat depression when nothing else works
electroconvulsive therapy- induces seizures to reset the brain. 25 second needed. Short term memory loss a SE