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What are the four domains of personality?

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Cognition, affectivity, interpersonal behavior, impulse control

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When do personality disorders usually manifest?

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Adolescence and adulthood

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What three personality disorders are women at risk for?

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Paranoid, avoidant, dependent personality disorders.

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Men are at higher risk for what type of personality disorder?

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Antisocial

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When threatened, people with personality disorders do what instead of trying to change their behavior?

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They attempt to manipulate their environment

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Which theory of personality places importance on nurturing from caregivers in order to foster positive personality traits ?

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Psychoanalytic theory

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Which theory of personality places importance on genes as well as environmental factors in the development of personality?

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Biological theory of personality

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Which theory of personality believes that personality develops thru thought and interaction with the environment?

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Social learning and cognitive perspective

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According to DSM criteria, symptoms must manifest in how many of the four areas of personality?

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In two or more

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Cluster A disorders are described as what?

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“Odd or eccentric”

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What three personality disorders fall into Cluster A?

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Paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal

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Cluster B disorders are described as what?

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Dramatic, emotional or erratic

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What four personality disorders fall into Cluster B?

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Histrionic, borderline, antisocial and narcissistic

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Cluster C personality disorders are described as what?

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Anxious or fearful

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What three personality disorders are included in Cluster C?

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Avoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive

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Which personality disorder involves a suspiciousness and distrust of others’ motives?

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Paranoid personality disorder

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Schizoid personalities are characterized primarily by what?

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An inability to form close personal relationships

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Thought patterns are disturbed in schizoid or schizotypal personality disorder?

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In schizotypal personality disorder

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Which is more serious, schizoid or schizotypal personality disorder?

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Schizotypal personality disorder

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Can a schizotypal personality exhibit psychotic breaks?

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Yes, when under stress

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What personality disorder is irresponsible and aggressive, yet superficially charming?

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Antisocial

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Which personality disorders shows a disregard for the rights of others as one of its main traits?

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Antisocial

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Ppl with antisocial PD usually have what kind of temperament as a child?

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Aggressive

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What might the parents of someone with antisocial PD be like?

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May not discipline or otherwise influence their child, and may be sociopaths or alcoholics

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Which personality disorder is characterized by intense and chaotic relationships, as well as extreme attitudes regarding others?

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Borderline personality

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What is the most common personality disorder?

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Borderline personality disorder

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How long do episodes of emotional instability usually last in borderline PD?

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A few hours to a full day

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Which PD always seems to be in a state of crisis?

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Borderline

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Which PD is characterized by attention-seeking, dependent on approval of others, and easily influenced?

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Histrionic PD

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Which PD is grandiose and self-absorbed, yet has a fragile self esteem?

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Narcissistic PD

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In narcissistic PD, criticism may result in what?

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Rage and humiliation

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What is the general mood of someone with narcissistic PD?

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Optimistic and carefree

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Which PD is characterized by being shy, withdrawn, and afraid to form relationships for fear or being rejected?

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Avoidant personality disorder

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What is the difference between social phobia and avoidant PD?

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Avoidant PD involves avoiding all social situations, while social phobia involves avoiding just select situations

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Which personality disorder is characterized by having an intense need to be cared for, and staying in abusive relationships?

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Dependent PD

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Which PD has a persistent negative attitude and reacts poorly to the normal demands of social and occupational functioning?

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Passive-aggressive PD

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What are two nursing interventions for Cluster A PD?

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Solve the immediate crisis and provide social skills training

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For what cluster of PDs is it especially important to try and prevent suicide and self-harm?

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Cluster B

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What are three nursing interventions for Cluster C PDs?

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Enhance social functioning, cognitive restructuring, and assertiveness training

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What happens to blood clotting when someone is anxious?

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It increases

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When is an anxiety disorder diagnosed?

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When someone experiences persistent anxiety that cannot be dismissed, and when anxiety interferes with ADLs.

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What is the difference between anxiety and fear?

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Anxiety is an emotional process, and fear is a cognitive process

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At what level does anxiety begin to dull perceptions?

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Moderate

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At what level of anxiety is one unable to differentiate real from imagined stimuli?

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Panic

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What is the most common type of psychiatric disorder?

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Anxiety disorders

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The body’s inability to regulate what two neurotransmitters is likely to lead to anxiety disorders?

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Serotonin and GABA

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How long can a panic attack last?

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5-20 mins (in some cases up to one hour)

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What is generalized anxiety disorder characterized by?

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Chronic, unrealistic worry for at least 6 months

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What is diagnosed when phobias accompany panic attacks?

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Panic disorder

50
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In obsessive-compulsive disorder, the pt spends how much time per day on their compulsions?

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At least one hour

51
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Acute stress disorder occurs in what time frame after exposure to a trauma?

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In the first month

52
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Acute stress disorder resolves in how many days?

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2-28 days

53
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How long must symptoms continue for PTSD to be diagnosed?

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Greater than one month

54
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After how long is PTSD considered chronic?

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After 3 months

55
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What should be kept in mind when using benzodiazepines to treat anxiety disorders?

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They should not be discontinued abruptly

56
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Binge eating disorder is diagnosed when compulsive overeating occurs how often and for how long?

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Twice a week or more for longer than 6 months

57
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OCD, bulimia and anorexia are associated with excessive levels of which hormone?

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Vasopressin

58
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In anorexia, the pt will weigh at least what % less than their expected ideal body weight?

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15%

59
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In anorexia/bulimia, the pt should maintain at least what % of their expected body weight as a goal?

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At least 80%

60
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When being treated for anorexia/bulimia, it is very important that the pt feel what?

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That they are in control of their treatment

61
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Morbid obesity is a BMI of above what?

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Above 40

62
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Overweight is considered a BMI of what?

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25-30

63
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What differentiates substance abuse from substance dependence?

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Substance dependence occurs when there is tolerance to the drug and withdrawal when someone stops using

64
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A healthy liver can metabolize how much alcohol per hour?

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About 1 oz

65
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A BAL of what will result in death?

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0.5

66
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A BAL of what will result in coma?

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0.4

67
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Which condition, related to alcohol dependence, is marked by an inability to learn new info, unsteady gait, and muscle weakness?

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Wernicke’s encephalopathy

68
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Which condition, related to alcohol dependence, is marked by gait disturbance, confabulation, disorientation?

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Korsakoff’s psychosis

69
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Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s psychosis are both related to deficiencies of what?

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Thyamine

70
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When do early signs of alcohol withdrawal begin?

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A few hours after decreasing consumption

71
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How soon after stopping alcohol consumption do withdrawal symptoms peak?

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Within 24 to 48 hours

72
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How serious is alcohol withdrawal delirium?

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Very serious – it is a medical emergency that can result in death

73
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How long after stopping alcohol consumption does withdrawal delirium start and how long does it last for?

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Peaks 2-3 days after stopping and lasts for 2-3 days

74
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A pt who has stopped drinking alcohol 2 days ago exhibits tachycardia, diaphoresis, hallucinations and a fever of 103F. The nurse suspects what?

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Alcohol withdrawal delirium

75
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A pt exhibits dry mouth/nose, darting pupils and hyperactivity. The nurse suspects what?

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Central nervous system stimulant use (crack, cocaine, or amphetamines)

76
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How long does a crack high last?

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5-7 mins

77
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What two main effects on the body does crack/cocaine have?

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Anesthetic and stimulant

78
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Rave drugs such as MDMA may lead to failure of what two organs?

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Kidneys and heart

79
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What kind of amnesia do date rape drugs produce?

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Anterograde amnesia

80
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Date rape drugs produce relaxation of what type of muscles?

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Voluntary muscles

81
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What should you do if a nursing coworker is under the influence of drugs on the job?

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Document and report to the nursing manager

82
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How does naltrexone work for alcohol abuse?

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It works by blocking opiate receptors, which reduces alcohol cravings

83
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How does disulfiram work for alcohol abuse?

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It causes unpleasant side effects when combined with alcohol

84
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What is the only med approved to treat pregnant addicts?

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Methadone

85
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Before 1950, what were the two main classes of drugs used to treat pysch problems?

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Sedatives and amphetamines

86
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In general, how do antidepressants work?

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By blocking the reuptake of neurotransmitters

87
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How do antipsychotics work, in general?

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Block dopamine and other receptors

88
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In general, how do benzodiazepines work?

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By facilitating the transmission of GABA

89
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How long do antidepressants take to work?

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Initial relief may be felt in 7 days, but complete relief could take up to several weeks

90
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Antidepressants cause increased risk of suicide in what age groups?

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Children and adolescents

91
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How do SNRIs work?

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By inhibiting reuptake of seritonin and norepinephrine

92
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What should be verified before starting a pt on an NDRI?

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Verify if there is a history of seizure disorder

93
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SSRIs should not be used with what other type of antidepressant?

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MAOIs

94
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A client on SSRIs presents with tachycardia, hyperthermia, and N/V. The nurse suspects what?

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Serotonin syndrome

95
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What general kind of side effects do tricyclics have?

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Anticholinergic (dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention)

96
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Tricyclics and SSRIs differ in what important way?

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Tricyclics have more serious side effects and a higher lethal potential

97
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Besides anticholinergic effects, what is another common effect of tricyclics?

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Sedation

98
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Why can tricyclics not be given to suicidal pts?

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Because they can be fatal when used to overdose

99
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How do MAOIs work?

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By inhibiting MAO, which is an enzyme that breaks down serotonin and norepinephrine

100
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MAOIs mixed with what may cause hypertensive crisis?

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Tyramine-rich foods

101
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MAOIs should never be combined with what other type of med?

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SSRIs

102
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Foods such as cheese, chocolate, figs, and beer should be avoided with what type of antidepressant?

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MAOIs

103
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A pt on MAOIs presents with tachycardia, lightheadedness, and vomiting. The nurse suspects what?

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Hypertensive crisis

104
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What is the therapeutic blood level for lithium?

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0.8 to 1.5 meq/L

105
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Thirst, urinary frequency, and hand tremor are side effects of what?

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Lithium

106
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Lithium blood levels above what are life-threatening?

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Above 2.5 meq/L

107
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If a dose of lithium is missed, the pt should NOT do what with the next dose?

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Double it

108
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What is the relationship between salt intake and lithium absorption?

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Higher salt intake=lower lithium absorption

109
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What kind of beverages should be avoided with lithium?

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Caffeinated beverages

110
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Should anticonvulsants be given with or without food?

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With food

111
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Which anticonvulsant may cause a severe, life-threatening skin rash? What should be done if such a rash develops?

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Lamotrigine. If rash develops, discontinue immediately

112
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Benzodiazepines are contraindicated in which type of pt?

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Those with renal or hepatic impairment, and those who are suicidal

113
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Which medication-related movement disorder causes slow movement and rigidity?

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Pseudoparkinsonism

114
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Which medication-related movement disorder causes involuntary muscle spasms?

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Dystonia

115
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Which medication-related movement disorder causes an inability to sit still?

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Akathisia

116
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How is akathisia treated?

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With beta blockers

117
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How is dystonia and psuedoparkinsonism treated?

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Anticholinergic meds

118
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What occurs in tardive dyskinesia?

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Irregular, repetitive movements such as lip smacking and tongue protrusion

119
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How can tardive dyskinesia be prevented?

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By using atypical antipsychotics

120
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What is the most common reason for noncompliance with psych meds?

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Side effects

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