Antipsychotic

In order to fully assist the patient in the case study a comprehensive analysis must be used to fully address all of the patient 's ailments. The individual has some physical issues that need to be addressed, such as the diabetes and the obesity. These should be looked at first because, in order to treat any psychological issues, the physical issues need to be worked on. A person who feels better has a better chance at addressing other issues. Psychologically the patient needs to address the…

Answer the following questions: 1. List and explain the extrapyramidal side effects from first-generation antipsychotics Acute dystonia- muscle rigidity of the neck that causes head to move to one side. Rapid onset. Akathisia- psychomotor restlessness. Inability to be still. often found to be distressing. Pseudoparkinsonism- temporary symptoms caused by medication that are often seen with Parkinsons's disease: tremor, reduced accessory movements, impaired gait, and stiffening of muscles.…

was a brilliant mathematician. He revolutionized the way modern economics is approached with his Nash Equilibrium. Nash also suffered from Paranoid Schizophrenia. It is known that Nash was admitted to various mental institutions and placed on antipsychotics. It is also known that Nash had delusions and heard various “voices” (PBS 2002). Does this constitute the diagnosis of Paranoid Schizophrenia? According to Schizophrenia.com, “Paranoid schizophrenia is the most common type of…

People with severe mental health conditions have increased rates of premature deaths and reduced life span compared to the general population. Studies clearly indicated that the life expectancy of New Zealanders with severe mental illness (SMI) and addictions has considerably reduced by up to twenty-five years compared to the general population (Newcomer, 2007). Research clearly highlighted that cardio-metabolic factors have an enormous impact in contributing to a significant increase in…

Daniel Elia College Writing II Professor Bellinson Advocacy in Mental Illness: Defeating Stigma and Improving the Healthcare System When pilot Andreas Lubitz crashed his airliner into the Alps, killing the 150 passengers on board, people were confused as to his motivations. Investigators went through his records and found that he had been taking neuroleptic medication, and to some extent that they had been involved in the outcome of the incident. Similarly, James Homes, who was behind the…

won’t be because treatment isn’t available By reading the textbook and watching the movie you will discover that there are several different treatment options for those suffering with bipolar disorder such as medication like anticonvulsant or antipsychotics. There are also physicians such as psychiatrist who treat…

Coping and Schizophrenia Introduction Schizophrenia is a serious neurobiological brain disease that is classified as a psychotic disorder. The word schizophrenia is a combination of two Greek words, schizein, “to split,” and phren, “mind” (Stuart, 2013). It is believed a split of the cognitive and emotional aspects of the personality occurs in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia has affected numerous of individuals and is more prevalent than other common health illnesses. According to Stuart,…

There are a wide range of explanations for schizophrenia (SZ), ranging from genetics to psychodynamic approaches. These theories can be grouped into two categories; biological and psychological. These two explanations have many differences such as their fundamental basis, treatments and methodology, but also have several similarities. This essay will outline, then compare and contrast various theories within the biological and psychological explanations. One aspect of the psychological…

your healthcare professional, be sure to talk about how and how often you’ll receive it, as well as what you are looking for in a medication. The types of medications most commonly used to treat schizophrenia symptoms are called antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotics are believed to help balance the chemicals in the brain. There are different ways to take this medication . Pills need to be taken by mouth on a daily basis or sometimes multiple times a day; must be taken as directed to be…

The discovery of antipsychotic drugs have helped alleviate the symptoms of psychosis and through this discovery it was shown that these drugs blocked the brains dopamine receptor sites, and therefore reinforcing that excess dopamine is clearly an explanation for the diagnosis…