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Delusions |
Firm, inaccurate beliefs |
Internal |
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Hallucinations |
False sensory information |
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Paranoid Schizophrenia |
Auditory hallucinations Preoccupation with delusions Hostile |
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Catatonic Schizophrenia |
Stupor and rigidity. Echolalia, echopraxia, inappropriate body posture |
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Residual Schizophrenia |
Absence of prominent psychotic symptoms Social withdrawal Lack of interest |
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Schizophrenia Assessment |
Positive: distortion or excess of normal functioning Negative: loss or lack of normal function Blunted or flat affect Incoherent, impulsive behavior Neglect of hygiene Difficulty establishing trust |
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Characteristics of Thought Processes |
Loose associations, tangential speech, delusions, word salad, blocking, concrete thinking |
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Nursing Diagnoses - Schizophrenia |
Disturbed sensory perception Disturbed personal identity Risk for violence Anxiety Ineffective coping Social isolation Disturbed sleep pattern Low self esteem |
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Goals - Schizophrenia |
Remain free of harm Trusting relationship Reduction in hallucinations Increased socialization Actively participate in care plan |
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Interventions - Schizophrenia |
Trust Sit with mute clients Assist with ADLs Clear, simple terms Accept and support feelings Reinforce congruent thinking Encourage to identify positive characteristics Promote family involvement Set limits Avoid stress Add structure |
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Antipsychotic - Mechanism of Action |
Blocks dopamine |
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Types of Antipsychotics |
Typical and Atypical |
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Typical Antipsychotics |
Phenothiazines Nonphenothiazines |
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Atypical Antipsychotic |
-spines, -idone, and aripiprazole |
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Extrapyramidal Syndrome |
Stooped posture, rigidity, tremors, shuffling gait, bradykinesia, akathisia, acute dystonia, tardive dyskinesia |
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome |
Altered mental status, seizures, muscle rigidity, bp fluctuations, dysrhythmias, tachycardia, renal failure respiratory failure, coma |
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Treatment |
Immediate withdrawal Hydration Hypothermic blankets Muscle Relaxers |
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