final Flashcards
(25 cards)
four classes of psychotherapeutic drugs
antianxiety agents
antidepressants
antimanics
antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
mainly used to decrease anxiety.
act by increasing gamma amino butyric acid (GABA)
long term use results in dependence.
Antidepressant medication categories
Selective serotonin/ norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs)
MAOIs
Antidepressant medication effects
can take 1-4 weeks before symptom relief is noticed.
dry mouth, nose and eyes.
hypertensive crisis
MAOIs have many drug interactions.
Mild Anxiety
increased questioning, mild restlessness, sleeplessness, learning to adapt, feelings of increased alertness and arousal.
Moderate Anxiety
voice tremors, pitch changes, muscle tremors, facial twitches, shakiness, increased muscle tension, narrowed focus of attention, selectively inattentive, learning slightly impaired, slight increase in heart and respiratory rates , butterflies in stomach
Severe anxiety
communication difficult to understand, unable to relax, increased motor activity, fearful look, inability to focus, concentrate or process problem at hand, severely impaired learning, impaired judgment, easily distracted, tachycardia, hyperventilation, headache, dizziness, nausea.
panic attack
striking dread and terror accompanied at times by dissociation, complete loss of control agitation, trembling, loss of coordination, unable to learn, disoriented perception dyspnea, palpitations, choking, CP.
direct self destructive behavior
any form of active suicidal behavior, such as threats, gestures or attempts to end one’s life.
indirect self destructive behaviors
any behavior or action that may result in harm to the individuals well being or death
myths about suicide
people who talk about it will not commit suicide
one does not need to take a suicide threat seriously
only psychotic or depressed people commit suicide
population with highest risk of suicide
elderly males just after retirement.
complete suicide
term used for the act of suicide.
suicidal ideation
expressed thoughts or fantasies with no definite intent-may express ideas directly or symbolically
suicidal threats
verbal or written expression of intent without actual actions
suicidal gestures
actions that result in little or no injury but communicate the message of suicidal intent
parasuicidal behaviors
unsuccessful attempts with a low likelihood of success
suicide attempts
serious self directed actions with the intent to end ones life.
CARE model
Clarify the behavior that is problematic
Articulate why the behavior is a problem
Request a change in behavior
Encourage change by emphasizing the positive consequences
Feelings associated with mental health illness in nurses
a feeling of incompetence in providing necessary care
first priority in suicidal clients
protection from harm
Assault definition
any behavior that presents an immediate threat to another person
leading cause of maternal injury during pregnancy
abuse/ trauma
stages of illness
symptom experience- first stage
assumption of the sick role- second stage seek confirmation from their families and social groups that they are indeed ill and that they be excused from normal duties and role expectations.
seeking medical care- third stage
Dependent client role- fourth stage- The client depends on health care professionals for the relief of symptoms.
recovery and rehabilitation- fifth stage.
