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Most common complications of late stage NCD

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-contractures, cannot move, cannot eat, cannot swallow, atrophy, cannot talk

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Can clients with late stage NCD hear and see the outside world

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yes

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Nursing considerations for client in late stage NCD

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-safety!
-learn how to effectively communicate with them

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Expected MRI/CT findings for Alzheimer’s disease

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-sulci begin to unfold
-changes to hippocampus (memory)
-changes to cerebral cortex
-amyloid-beta plaques, tau neurofibrillary tangles, neuronal damage

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Area of the brain associated with impaired visuospatial skills

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parietal lobes?

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Opioid intoxication interventions

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-safety is main priority (may need 1 on 1 observation)
-low stimuli environment
-monitor clients RR, BP and other VS

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Symptoms of opioid intoxication

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slurred speech, impaired memory, small pupils, decreased respirations, decreased LOC

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What is the antidote for severe opioid intoxication

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naloxone

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What is disulfiram used for

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maintaining abstinence from alcohol

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Patient teaching for disulfiram

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-avoid contact with any forms of alcohol (mouthwash, cough syrup, aftershave, hand sanitizer)
-wear a medical alert bracelet
-participate in a self-help program
-potential for acetylaldehyde syndrome (if alcohol is consumed)

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Symptoms of acetaldehyde syndrome

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N/V, sweating, palpitations, hypotension, respirator depression, cardiovascular suppression, seizures ,death

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Recovery success in drug treatment

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First 24 hours of alcohol withdrawal priority intervention

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-begin treatment so we do not have tremens delirium
-seizure precautions

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What medications treat alcohol withdrawal

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benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants

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Symptoms of alcohol delirium

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hallucinations, severe disorientation, severe hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, delirium

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What type of drug is risperidone

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atypical antipsychotic

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What type of disorders does risperidone treat

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psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, delusional disorder, schizoaffective disorder)
-treats negative symptoms (5 A’s)

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What are the 5 A’s?

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-affect (blunted)
-alogia (poverty of thought or speech)
-anergia (lack of energy)
-anhedonia (lack of pleasure or joy)
-avolition (lack of motivation)

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client education for risperidone

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-report indications of metabolic syndrome (increased thirst, urination, appetite)
-monitor blood pressure and HR for orthostatic hypotension
-increase fiber, fluids, exercise (anticholinergic teaching)
-monitor for EPS symptoms
-sexual dysfunction can occur
-monitor for amenorrhea, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia
-avoid smoking
-avoid high and low temps
-avoid alcohol and OTC meds
-sunblock and protective clothing

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Should respiridone be used in clients with dementia

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no

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We should tell those on risperidone to avoid

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-drinking alcohol
-becoming pregnant/breastfeeding

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What are the EPS symptoms clients on risperidone should monitor for

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tardive dyskinesia, acute dystonia, Parkinsonism, dystonia, akathisia

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What is tangentiality a symptom of

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psychotic disorder

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What is tangentiality

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veering away from the topic of discussion and demonstrates difficulty In maintaining focus and attention

“Tangential thinking involves abrupt changes in subject matter that are unrelated to the initial topic”

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What is meant by 'prodromal symptoms'
early signs of a disease
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Prodromal symptoms of schizophrenia
-depression, social withdrawal, cognitive impairment, OCD behaviors
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When may ECT be utilized
depressive disorders, mania, schizophrenia
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Nursing interventions before ECT
-CBC, urinalysis, ECG, X-ray -maintain NPO status
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Nursing interventions during ECT
-succhinylcholine given (prevent seizures) -monitor airway and administer oxygen - monitor patient has bite block during seizure
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Nursing interventions following ECT
-monitor HR, BP, and RR q 15 min for first hour -position patient on side -stay with patient until they are awake -assess patient for memory loss or decreased cardiovascular functioning
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What factors increase a client's risk for suicide
widows, sex (women attempt more, more men die by suicide), financial strain, previous suicide attempt, family member die by suicide, diagnosed mental illness, being a minority, veterans, disabled, certain occupations (physicians, law enforcement officers, dentists, insurance agents)
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A client is more at risk for suicide if their plan is
-more detailed, availability of the plan to be carried out, more lethal
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Risk to a client once antidepressants take effect
suicidal ideation
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Lithium carbonate is used to treat what class of disorders
bipolar disorders
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lithium carbonate dietary education
maintain a diet adequate in sodium, drink 1.5-3L of water a day
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Most common comorbid disorder found in children before being diagnosed with bipolar disorder
ADHD
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what are signs and symptoms of ADHD
short attention span, irritability, hyperactivity, accelerated speech, talk a lot
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What is the cognitive theory of fear
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What is the therapeutic technique of flooding
involves exposing the client to a great deal of an undesirable stimulus in an to turn off the anxiety resposne
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the flooding therapeutic technique is useful for clients who have
phobias
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which neurotransmitter causes hyperarousal and anxiety
GABA
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What are the two most common phobia disorders
agoraphobia, SAD (social anxiety disorder)
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What is agoraphobia
fear of not being able to escape
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What is social anxiety disorder
excessive fear someone may do something embarrassing/be judged/ negatively evaluated by others
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What is a crisis precipitated by normal life changes
crisis of anticipated life transitions
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example of a crisis precipitated by normal life changes
JT's wife had a baby and quit her job. JT is having to work extra shifts
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Identify maladaptive responses to stress
adjustment disorder , self-harm, anger, substance abuse, withdrawal
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Function of self-help groups in trauma care
group experiences, with or without a professional facilitator. members of the group exchange advice, share coping strategies, and support one another
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How do members benefit from self-help groups
hope is derived from knowing that others have survived from similar traumas
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the focus of crisis care in a client with stress/trauma
assessing for suicidal behavior, maintaining client safety, restore adaptive functioning and promote personal growth,
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Which repressed emotion creates somatic and dissociative disorders
severe anxiety
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Which somatic and dissociative disorder is more prevalent in adolescents
conversion disorder
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What is the typical onset of DID
childhood, although the disorder may not be recognized until late adolescence or early adulthood
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goals for anorexia nervosa
-improved self-body image -gradual weight increases -small, frequent meals -use of self-care activities -attending individual or group therapy
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Bulimia nervosa assessment
-normal to slightly elevated bodyweight -BMI 18.5-30 -Russels sign (callouses) -low HR, BP, and body temp -enlargement of parotid glands -dental erosions -hypokalemia
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Which disorders are strongly correlated to eating disorders
depression, personality disorders, substance use disorder, anxiety
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Borderline personality disorder
-always in a state of crisis -frequent mood swings and changes in behacior -affect = extreme intensity -generate chaos , especially in interpersonal relationships -inappropriate outbursts of anger
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What are some diagnostic criteria a patient must have to be diagnosed with BPD
-unstable self image -self damaging or impulse behavior -inappropriate anger -recurrent SI, threats, or mutilation -frantic effort to avoid abandonment -unstable interpersonal relationships
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Common patterns of interaction with BPD
-clinging and distancing -splitting (pitting staff against each other) -self destructive behavior -impulsivity (safety risk to themselves, staff, milieu)
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What is defensive coping
similar to acting out
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Defensive coping interventions
-explain acceptable vs unacceptable behaviors -explain consequences of violation of limits -be consistent with enforcing limits -clear, concise, concrete -specific rules and regulations for the environment
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Avoidant personality disorder
-awkward and uncomfortable in social situations -perceived as timid, withdrawn -sensitive, touchy, evasive -speech is slow and constrained, frequently hesitate -view others as critical/betraying/humiating
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Which avoidant personality disorder, do they desire close relationships?
yes
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Histrionic personality disorder
-colorful, dramatic, excitable -require constant affirmation and acceptance -engage in seductive, flirtatious behaviot -manipulative behavior to be the center of attention -easily influenced -fleeting and superficial relationships... provocative and sexua l
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Obsessive compulsive personality disorder
-serious and formal demeanor -overly discipled, perfectionistic, preoccupied with rules -conscious of social ranking -inflexible and rigid -difficulty expressing emotions -concerned with organization, efficiency, and procedure
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Dependent personality disorder
-lack of self-confidence, apparent in posture/voice/mannerisms -passive and acquiscent to desires of others -overly generous and thoughtful -discouragement, dejection, and pessimism in silence BUT appears to see the world through 'rose tinted glasses'
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paranoid personality disorder
-on guard, hypervigilant, ready for threat -appear tense and irritable -avoids other people -do not accept responsibility for behaviors -envois of success -overly sensitive and misinterpret environmental clues
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Most common symptoms of personality disorders
-impairment in interpersonal relationship functions -dysfunctions in thoughts, mood/affect, impulse control
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Antisocial personality disorder
-disregard and violation of rights of other (since age 15) -failure to respect lawful behavior -deceitfulness, lying -impulsivity, failure to plan -reckless disregard for the safety of others -lacks remorse -repeated fights/assaults -failure to sustain consistent work
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What makes up someone's personality
emotional and behavioral characteristics that are particular to a specific person -remains someone stable ad predictable over time
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How do personality disorders develop
when there is a deviation in what is expected, behaviors go maladaptive, leads to distresses in life
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How is our personality developed
hereditary, temperament, experiential learning, social interaction
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Cluster A personality disorders will see behavior described as
odd, eccentric
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Which personality disorders are cluster A ?
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cluster B personality disorders will see behavior described as
dramatic, emotional, erratic
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Which personality disorders are cluster B?
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Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder we may see in children
abuse to other people or animals
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Antisocial personality disorder is more common in men or women
men
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Borderline personality disorder is more common in men or whomen
women
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Nursing interventions for self-mutilation
-frequent and close observation -seek staff with experience -care for wounds in a matter-of-fact manner -encourage discussions about feeling -act as a role model -remove dangerous objects -redirect with physical outlets -ensure sufficient staff is available
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Schizoid personality disorder nursing diagnosis
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Characteristics of shizoid personality disorder
-profound defect in ability to form personal relationships -eccentric, isolated, lonely -lifelong pattern of social withdrawal -engage in solitary activities/ be with animals -work ion isolation and are unsociable, no desire for emotional ties -unable to experience pleasure
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Factors impeding accurate assessment in children and adolescents
-language development. Children may not have language or cognitive skills to describe what is happening -Children demonstrate a wide variety of normal -difficult to distinguish if behavior indicates an emotional problem.
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What questions should we ask during assessment with a child?
ask everything about the birth and pregnancy. Ask about any complications that might of occurred for mom or baby
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What puts babies at higher risks for mental health disorders?
nutrition in womb and out, pre-mature birth, If mom used substances or alcohol while pregnant
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What is intellectual Developmental Disorder?
onset of deficits and impairments during the developmental period of infancy or childhood
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What four areas are effected by IDD?
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What are some characterisitcis of IDD?
impaired ability to maintain personal independence and social responsibility
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What areas are impaired with IDD?
daily living, social participation, and the need for ongoing support at school
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Pediatric PTSD
caused by experiancing, witnessingm or learning about something traumatic.
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Pediatric PTSD can lead to what kind of disorder?
conduct disorder
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Characterisitcs of Children with PTSD
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What is an event that can cause a trigger an obsession with death and could cause PTSD in children?
funerals
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Difference between Ped conduct disorder and Intermittent Explosive disorder?
conduct: destructive and harm things with no remorse Explosive: harm but has remorse about it, more common in males 13-21
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Why do we normally not perscribe medicine for kids under 8 for mental health disorders?
There are black box warning for SI on anti-depressants, so we want to try therapy first
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