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What causes schizophrenia?

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An increase of dopamine and serotonin dependent activity in the brain

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What causes depression?

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Deficiency of primarily serotonin and secondly norepinephrine and dopamine.

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What causes mania?

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An excess of dopamine.

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What cause Parkinson’s?

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Decreased dopamine.

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Decreased levels of GABA implicate ____?

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Anxiety disorders, huntington’s, and epilepsy.

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What causes Alzheimer’s?

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Diminished norepinephrine and somatostatin.

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One sentence about each:
Pre-interaction phase.
Orientation phase.
Working Phase.
Termination Phase.
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PI: Gathering background info and self reflexion.
O: Introduction to each other and setting goals.
W: Maintaining rapport and working therapeutically.
T: Goals met/progress made; relationship ended.

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What is the ID?

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Instinctual behaviors. Pleasure seeking.

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What is the role of the Ego?

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Rationalize the external world and adapt to it. Develops between ages 4-6.

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What is the superego?

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Moral consciousness taught through reward and punishment by parents.

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Erikson’s theory- Age, stage, and major task: Infancy?

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Birth to 18 months.
Trust vs. Mistrust.
Develop basic trust to mothering figure and generalize it to others.

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Erikson’s theory- Age, stage, and major task: Early childhood.

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18 months - 3 years.
Autonomy vs. shame/doubt.
Gain self-control and independence within the environment.

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Erikson’s theory- Age, stage, and major task: Late childhood.

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3-6
Initiative vs. guilt.
Develop purpose and initiate own activities.

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Erikson’s theory- Age, stage, and major task: School age.

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6-12
Industry vs. inferiority.
Achieve self confidence and recognition.

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Erikson’s theory- Age, stage, and major task: Adolescence.

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12-20
Identity vs. role confusion.
Master previous tasks and secure sense of self.

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Erikson’s theory- Age, stage, and major task: Young Adult.

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20-30
Intimacy vs. isolation.
Form lasting relationship or commitment.

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Erikson’s theory- Age, stage, and major task: Adulthood.

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30-65
Generatively vs. stagnation.
Achieve life goals and considering future generations.

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Erikson’s theory- Age, stage, and major task: Old age.

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65-Death
Ego integrity vs. despair.
Review ones life and derive meaning; achieving positive self-worth.

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What are fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and citalopram (Celexa) given for? Their classifications? Contraindications and SE?

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Antidepressants. They are SSRI’s. SE include: Seizures. Suicidal thoughts. Chest pain. Lethargy. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Insomnia.

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What is valium given for? It’s classification? Contraindications and SE?

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Used as anticonvulsant muscle relaxant and antianxiety. It is a benzodiazepine. Contraindicated for pregnant/lactating women and children. SE include dizziness, lethargy, respiratory depression.

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What is buspirone (Buspar) given for? It’s classification? Contraindications and SE?

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Used as anti-anxiety. Contraindicated for pregnant/lactating women and children. SE: Dizziness, weak palpations, insomnia.

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What is Ziprasidone (Geodon) given for? It’s classification? Contraindications and SE?

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Used for schizophrenia and bipolarism. Contraindicated: Lactation. SE: Seizures, Prolonged QT interval, agranulocytosis.

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What is Yalom group?

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Psychotherapy group where patients learn about themselves through interactions with the others in the group.

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Schizophrenia Nursing interventions.

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Observe for signs of hallucinations. 
Avoid touching.
Do not reinforce the hallucinations. 
Distract from hallucinations.
Remove all dangerous objects from the area.
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What constitutes a diagnosis of GAD?

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Excessive anxiety, restlessness, sleep disturbances, ext. for the majority of at least 6 months.

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Signs and symptoms of Anxiety disorder:

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Overwhelming panic.
Feeling of losing control or going crazy.
Heart palpitations or chest pain.
Hyperventilation.
Hot flashes or chills.
Trembling or shaking.

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