Mental Health Final Flashcards

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Chpt 8

Therapeutic Relationships are used for what?

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—Therapeutic relationships exist to meet the needs of the patient:

Their needs / thoughts / feelings / goals

—Roles are clearly defined and professional boundaries are established and maintained

—Areas to be worked on are agreed on and outcomes are continually evaluated

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Social Relationships refer to what?

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Primarily initiated for the purpose of friendship, socialization, enjoyment or to accomplish a task

—Social relationships exist for mutual gratification of the participants

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Transference

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Sigmund Freud

Pt. unconsciously and inappropriately displaces (transferes) onto the RN feeling’s / behaviors r/t significant figures in their past (parents / siblings etc.)

i.e. “you remind me of…(mom / dad / sister)

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Countertranferences

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When the RN unconsciously and inappropriately displaces (transferes) onto the pt. feeling’s / behaviors r/t significant figures in their past (parents / siblings etc.)

Can be either a positive or negative response

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Chpt 8

RN’s tend to diviate from therapeutic relationsips when they are:

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Bored - want to rescue the pt

overinvolved w/pt - overidentify w/pt

anger w/pt - feelins of hoplessness / helplessness

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Chpt 8

Peplau’s (1952)

Nursing - pt. relationship phases

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1) PreOrientation Phase
2) Orientation Phase
3) Working Phase
4) Termination Phase

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Peplau’s Orientation

Phase

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  • can last a few minutes or extend over a longer period
  • is the initial interview
  • Used to establish rapport (demonstate genuiness, empahty, & develope a postitive regard
  • Set parameters
  • discuss confidentiality

- **Plan for termination phase (pt needs to know) is 1st used here.

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Peplau’s Working

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RN & pt work together to Id / explore area’s that are causing problems in the pts life.

Key point. describing can often cause the pt. to reexperiencing old conflicts & can awaken high anxiety, anger etc

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Chpt 8

Peplau’s Termination

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Final / intergal phase

Summation of goals / objectives that pt. can implement when discharged

Key point - if pt has unresolved feelins of abandonment / unwanted….this phase can awaken those feelings

Ask the pt…“How do you feel about…?

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Chpt 8

Factors that promote Pt. growth

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1) Genuiness
2) Empathy (not sympathy)
3) Positive regard (respect 4)

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Genuiness

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what we display to the outside world for a person / pt is congruent (same) w/ our internal feelings

RN would use congruent communication strategies

*what we project is real

don’t hide behind rules / using staff or informal guidlines to explain our actions…show an ability to interact honestly w/pts.

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Empathy

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Empathy

The ability to understand a situation from the patient’s point of view

Empathy occurs when there is a deep understanding of the patient with the patient

Strongly associated with positive patient outcomes

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Positive Regard Def

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An attitude of deep and genuine caring for the patient that acknowledges his/her intrinsic dignity and worth and is not contaminated or diminished by judgments about the person’s attitudes, beliefs, thoughts, feelings, behaviors

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Chpt 9

Patient Centered

refers to…

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refers to the Pt. as a full partner in his/her care - whose values, preferences, and needs are respected.

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Chpt 9

Factors that affect communications

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1) Personal factors (ie. mood, level of education, cultural backgroud)

2) Environmental factors (noise, lack of privacy, uncomfortable chairs etc)

3) Relationship factors ( status…who is in charge, age, social standing)

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Chpt 9

Verbal vs. nonverbal communication

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Words (verbal) equate to “content”

nonverbal (what we project) equates to “the process”

roughly 10% of all conversation is verbal & 90% is nonverbal (what we see)

when the content is congruent with the process - communication is said to be “healthy”

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Chpt 9

List 3 Therapeutic Communication techniques

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1) Silence - is not the absence of communication, but a specific channel for transmitting / receiving messages.
2) Active Listening - carefully looking for both verbal and non-verbal cues to what is really meant.
3) Clarifying techniques

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Chpt 9

Types of communicatoin Q’s a nurse will use with a pt.

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1) Open ended - encougage pts to share about experiences / perceptions
2) close ended - should use only during initial interviews to get specific details
3) Projective Q’s - “what if” (ie. #what if you had 3 wishes, what would they be”)
4) Presuppose - known as the “miricle Q” (ie. suppose you woke up today a millionaire and all your problems dissapeared. What would be diffent?)

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Nontherapeutic Communicaiton

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1) excessive q’s
2) giving approval or disapproval
3) Why q’s — implies judgement or wrong doing
4) Giving advise — rarely helpful

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Hesi Practise

Reframing def

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is a technique that teaches clients to monitor their negative thoughts and replace them with ones that are more positive.

ie. by reminding a pt. complaining of a painful procedure that he had the same one the day before, this helps them refocus thier thoughs (reframing)

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Hesi Practise

Distraction def

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focusing the clients attention on something other then what they are going through (ie. pain)

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Hesi Practise

Imagery def

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uses mental imagaes to assist with relaxation

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Hesi Practise

Progressive relaxation def

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strategy in which muscles are alternately tensed and then relaxed.

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Hesi Practise

Clarifying def

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technique of restating a conversation with the pt.

helps examine the meaning of the pt. statement

helps the Rn in preventing making assumptions about a clients message

ie. what do you mean by…

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Hesi Practise Offering Self
technique that allows the client to set the pace of a conversation. The RN is available, both physically and emotionally. lets the client know you are there for them. helps build trust
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Hesi Practise w/ depressed pts, what is the best assisstance a RN can give.
Exercise is the least expensive yet most available antidepressant on the market. Exersice increases neurotransmitters and endorphins, and decreases feelings of sadness. W/ a depressed client...walk them around the unit. Don't let them sit around all by themselves. Socialize Socialize Socialize
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Hesi Practise Regression def
resorting to an earlier, more comfortable level of functioning that is less demanding ahd has less responsibility.
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Hesi Practise Confabulation def
is the filling of memory gaps with imaginary information in an attempt to distract others from observing an obvious deficit.
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Hesi Practise Herorin withdraw s/s
symptons of heroin w/d include cravings muscle aches / tremors severe abdominal cramps chills / sweating / runny nose / watery eyes
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Hesi Practise Cocaine withdrawal s/s
symptoms of cocaine w/d include: severe cravings depression / fatigue / irritability vivid / unpleasant dreams insomnia or hypersominia
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Hesi Practise Cannabis withdrawal s/s
symptoms of cannabis w/d include: irritability / anxiety / restlessness decreased appetite or wieght loss
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Hesi Practise Alcohol withdrawals s/s
early symptoms of alcohol w/d include: irritability / anxiety tremors sweating mild tachycradia
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Goals of a therapeutic Relationship
To promote healthy coping and adaptation help clients examine personal issues and explore and evaluate the degree of change over time Assist patient with their emotional and physical needs
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What are the Major **Theories (3)** in practise today?
**1)** Psychoanalytic Theory **2)** Client-Centered Theory By Carl Rogers (**\*\* This is the professors favorite)** **3)** Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
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**Psychoanalytic Theory** Psychoanalysis makes you examine your life, retell your life. You have to confront the parts of yourself that are painful.” who developed the theory & what are the 3 concepts of Self
* Originated by Sigmund Freud * Key Concepts: –The “Self” has 3 distinct parts * **Id** (**instincts**; seek pleasure) - as a child does...I want at any cost * **Ego** (rational adult self) - we start to become self aware...If i do this / this will happen. Is is worth it? * **Superego** (internalized parents; **conscience**) - i.e a parent would say "if you do that...this will happen"
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**Client-Centered Theory** who developed theory & what is the main tool used
•Originated by **Carl Rogers** ## Footnote •Key Concepts –Unconditional **Positive Regard:** Is the main tool of the therapist –Every person has the potential to become fully functioning, moving toward increased awareness of self
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•Client-Centered Interventions / qualities of the therapist
•Genuineness, Warmth, Empathy, Respect –Active listening, Reflection of feelings, Clarification, **Being truly present for the client** It's not about me, it's about the patient (Pt. centered)
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What are some Clarifying techniques
## Footnote **paraphrasing** - restating the pts. stmt. using dif words **Restating** - mirroring their words **Reflecting** - assisting the pts to better help them know their own thoughts **exploring** - examining the situation to gain insight into important ideas.
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What is Therapeutic Use of Self
Involves learning to use your unique qualities in a genuine way to develop positive bonds with the client in order to help them grown & change The nurse's "self" is the "instrument" they use to deliver nursing care.
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What is the Johari Window
Key apsects **Open / Public** - known to self and others **Hidden / Private** - Known to Self but not Others **Blind / Unaware** - known to Others but not Self **Unknown** - Hidden from Self and Others
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What is Sympathy
**Sympathy** involves projecting yourself into your patient’s situation and imagining what you would feel in that circumstance. —Associated with feelings of pity and commiseration
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What is Empathy's 2 step process
Step 1 **Active Listening** Be fully present with the client—listen with all of your senses Step 2 **Empathic Responding** Communicate your understanding and acceptance of the patient by reflecting the patient’s feelings —(“You feel X” or “You feel X because of Y.” )
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Who was the 1st pyschiatric nurse
Linda Richards
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Describe the "Id" phase of Freuds system
"Id" operaties on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of impluses.
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Describe the "ego" phase of Freuds system
The "ego" phase acts as a mediator of behavior and weighs the consequence of one's action. ie. Would be taking that toy, be worth getting in trouble?
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Describe the "superego" phase of Freuds system
The "superego" would oppose the impulsive behavior as "not nice".
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Suicide def.
is the intentional act of killing oneself by any means. hsty of attempts is best predictor of another attempt
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Parasuicide def.
A voluntary, failed attempt to kill oneself Frequently called attempted suicide
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What are two key feelings that are important predicters of future suicide attempts
Hopelessness / helplessness severity of depression.
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Theoretical foundations for understanding the suicidal client
**Remember!** All behavior has meaning! All behavior, including suicidal behavior, represents an attempt to meet a need!
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What is Baumeister's Escape Theory
it refers to the components of pts pyschi - intense self-hatred - intense desire to escape oneself
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What is the "Existential" Theory refer to
the inability to find meaning in suffering often contributes to suicide
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What is the "cognitive theory of suicide" Becks Cognitive Triad change, re-frame thoughts to curb depression.
Is a pt's perspective about. 1) self 2) future 3) World With a **negative** outlook in the center of all three views.
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What is "Shneidman's Cubic Model of Suicide"
It contains three factors: **Psyhchache** - unbearable suffering of the mind **Press** - Stressors that drive the person to suicide as a viable alternative **Perturbation** - extream state of being upset
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What are the Assessment stages for the suicidal patient
**Step 1**: Set the Stage **Step 2:** Explore Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors **Step 3:** Evaluate Lethality
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Suicidal assessment Step 1: Set the Stage
Establish rapport! Promote trust Convey accepting, non-judgmental attitude Facilitate a supportive, collaborative approach to exploring the client’s problems
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Suicidal Assessment Step 2: Explore Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
**Facilitate expression of feelings** **Convey empathy by reflecting feelings:** (“It sounds like you’re feeling hopeless.”) **\*\* Verbalize the implied:** (“When you say there’s no point in going on, I have to wonder, are you feeling like you want to kill yourself?”) **Normalize the patient’s experience:** (“A lot of people in your situation might start wondering if there’s any point in living anymore.”)
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What is the difference btwn **"overt"** statements vs. **"Covert"** statements
**Overt** - Life isn’t worth living anymore (they are direct statements) **Covert** - You won’t have to bother with me much longer *(hidden statements)*
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Watch for signs / clues that suggest suicidal intent
Giving away prized possessions Putting affairs in order Writing farewell notes Buying a gun Loss of interest in activities Social withdrawal
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Ask the Q - be bold to a suicidal pt.
Have you ever wished you were dead (weren’t here)? Have you ever thought about hurting or killing yourself? Have you been feeling suicidal lately?
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What are some the demographic risk factors for suicidal pts.
ederly (w/terminal diagnoses) younge adolesent white females American Indians seem to have a higher rate.
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Suicidal Assessment Step 3: Evaluate Lethality
Lethality refers to the probability that a person will successfully complete suicide Determined by the seriousness of the person’s intent and likelihood that the planned method of death will succeed
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What are some ( 4 main )of the Lethality Assessment's
How lethal is the proposed plan? How accessible are the means? What are the chances of rescue? Is substance use a factor?
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What is the SAD PERSONS Scale
**S**ex **A**ge **D**epression **P**revious attempts **E**thanol abuse (alcahol) **R**ational thinking loss (especially psychosis) **S**ocial supports lacking **O**rganized plan **N**o spouse **S**ickness *Score of 7 out of 10 warrants hospitalization*
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What are the Goals for Hospitalization of suicidal patients
Prevent harm Re-establish equilibrium Restore hope Enhance coping skills Develop an outpatient support system Develop a suicide prevention plan for discharge
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Always Observe for “Sudden Serenity” in suicidal patients - what does this mean
Distressed suicidal clients who suddenly become more peaceful and serene may have decided to kill themselves
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What are the two most prevelent Depressive Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Dysthymic Disorder (DD)
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What is the Diagnostic Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
5 or more of the following symptoms for at least 2 weeks ## Footnote - Depressed Mood - feelings of guilt / worthlessness - Anhedonia ( loss of interest in activities) - Significant weight change - Insomnia - psychomotor agitation / retardation - Anergia (fatigue or loss of energy - Decreased concentration or indecisivness - Recurrent thoughts of suicide or death
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Major Risk factors for Depression
Female / unmarried low socioeconomic status family hsty of depression Alcohol / substance abuse Post-partum Negative life event - especially loss of loved one
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What is Dysthymic Disorder
2 or more of the following symptoms, along w/depressed mood are present most days over a 2 yr period of time - **d**ecreased appetite - **i**nsomnia or hypersomnia - **d**ecreased self esteem - **f**eelings of helplessness or despair - **l**ow energy or chronic fatigue - **P**oor concentration and difficulty making decisions
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What are some of the theories regarding depression
1) Neurobiological 2) Genetic Transmission 3) Diathesis-Stress Theory of Depression 4) Psychoanalytic Theory of Depression 5) Cognitive Theory of Depression 6) Learned Helplessness Model
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Explain the Diathesis-Stress Theory of Depression
Individuals have a **genetic predispostition** (diathesis) for deprssion This genetic **vulnerability** is activated by exposure to multiple stressors **Exposure** to stressors early in life (abuse / death of parent prior to age 10) lead to lifelong risk for develpment of MDD
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What is the Learned Helpless Model of depression
Person experiences stressful event preceived as **uncontrollable**. extreme feelings of powerlessness, helplessness and apathy occur loss of initiative and a feeling of futility
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What are some of the treatments for depression
Psychotherapy Pharmacotherapy Electroconvulsive Therapy Brain Stimulation Exercise and Stress Management
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Name 4 Pharmacotherapies for depression
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI'S) St. John’s Wort
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) FACTS
1st line therapy for most types of depression effective in 1 to 3 weeks low lethality risk Should not take w/other depression medications -**MAOI'S** (discontinure all SSRI's for 2 - 5 weeks before starting
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What are some of the S/E of SSRI's mnemonic
BAD SSRI - increased body weight - anxiety - Dizziness Serotonin Syndrome Stimulation of the CNS Reproductive issues / sexual dysfunction insomnia
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Serotonin Syndrome is a potential toxic effect of SSRI's - what are the signs
**Rare - but life threatening - medical emergency** –Hyperactivity/restlessness –Irrationality, mood swings, hostility –Abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating –Elevated blood pressure –Tachycardia / cardiovascular shock –Fever / hyperpyrexia –Confusion / delirium –Myoclonus, incoordination, tonic rigidity –Generalized seizures –Apnea / death
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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) FACTS
* Inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine by the presynaptic neurons * Full therapeutic response can take 4 to 8 weeks * **Potentially lethal** in overdose or in combination with MAOI’s
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI'S) FACTS
* Inhibit MAOI's, the enzyme that inactivates norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine and **tyramine** * Avoid foods containing tyramine **(generally aged, fermented and pickled foods)** and other pressor agents * MAOIs should not be taken within 14 days of starting or discontinuing other antidepressant medications, including tricyclics, SSRIs, SNRIs and St. John’s Wort!
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Foods that contain Tyramine
generally aged, fermented and pickled foods avocados (especially if aged) figs / bananas ( if overipe) fermented meats cured fish / dryed fish all cheeses foods (or drinks) w/yeast -- beer / wine etc
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St. John’s Wort FACTS
* May be effective in mild to moderate depression * Should not be taken with other antidepressants or with tyramine-containing foods * Can decrease digoxin levels 28%
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What are the three phases in treatment and recovery from major depression
1) acute phase 2) continuation phase 3) maintenance phase
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Describe the acute phase of major depression tx / recovery
- **6 to 12** weeks - directed at reduction of depressive symptoms and restoration of psychsocial and work functions Hospitalization may be initiated if severe
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Describe the continuation phase of major depression tx / recovery
- **4 to 9** months - directed at prevention of relapse through pharmacotherapy, education & psychtherapy
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Describe the maintenance phase of major depression tx / recovery
- 1 year or more treatment is directed at prevention of further episodes of depression medication may be phased out.
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Anhedonia def.
loss of ability to experience joy or pleasure in previously plearsurable activities.
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What does the "recovery model" emphasize
healing is possible and attainable for individuals with mental illness including depression., Thourgh partnership with nurse where treatment goals are mutually developed based upon the pt.s personal needs.
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What is the PHQ - 9
Patient Health Questionaire - 9 0-4 none 5-9 mild 10-14 - moderate 15-19 moderately severe 20-27 servere
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What are "vegative signs" of depression
alterations in body processess necessary to support life and growth - eating - sleeping - elimination - sexual activity
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What are the four levels of Anxiety
Mild Anxiety Moderate Anxiety Severe Anxiety Panic
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Mild Anxiety def.
Occures in normal everyday living and allows an individual to perceive reality in sharp forcus
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Moderate Anxiety def.
as anxiety increases, person experiencing moderate anxiety sees, hears & grasps less informtion often demonstrate "selective inattention"
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Severe Anxiety def.
perceptual field is greatly decreased. Person may be able to focus only on one detail or may have many scattered thoughts. Learning and problem solving not possible Sense of impending doom somatic symptoms include - headache, nausea, dizziness or insomnia may have increased trembling / heart pounding
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Panic def.
is the most severe level of anxiety and results in markedly distrubed behavior. Pt is unable to process what is going on & they may loss touch with reality.
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What is Separtion Anxiety Disorder
normal part of infant development - begins around 8 months through 18
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List some of the common "defense mechanisms" associated with anxiety
compensation - conversion - denial - displacement - dissociation - indentification - projection - reaction - regression - repression - splitting - sublimation - suppression - undoing
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The defense mechanism **compensation** is def. as
used to change perceived deficiencies by emphaszing strengths
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The defense mechanism **conversion** is def. as
unconscious transformation of anxiety into a physical (somatic) symptom w/ no organic cuase
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The defense mechanism **denial** is def. as
involves escaping unpleasant anxiety causing thought & feelings by ignoring thier existence
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The defense mechanism **displacement** is def. as
transference of emotions associated w/ a particular person / place or thing with another object that is not threatening.
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The defense mechanism **Dissociation** is def. as
is a disruption in consciousness, memory, identity that results in compartmentalizing unpleasant aspects of oneself
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The defense mechanism **identification** is def. as
when you relate yourself to someone else
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The defense mechanism **projection** is def. as
refers to unconscious rejection of unacceptable behaviors and placing them onto someone else. is the hallmark of blaming, scapegoating, prejudicial thinking, and stigmatizing others.
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The defense mechanism **Sublimation** is def. as
replacing an unacceptable behavior with one socially acceptable
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What is Agoraphobia
intense, excessive anxiety or fear about being in places or situation from which escape might be difficult. Pt. will avoid these in an effort to control anxiety.
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Obsessive-complusive disorder is def. as
group of related disorders that all have obsessiv-complusive characteristics. it exist along a continuum between obsessive-complusive behaviors --- to the pathological end which is obsessive-complusive disorders, which obstruct thier very way of living.
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Obsessions are def. as
thoughts, implulses, or images that persist and recur, so that they cannot be dismissed from ones mind. those experiencing these **are often aware** that these obsessions are senseless
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Compulsions are def. as
ritualistic behavirors (washing hands) that an individual feels driven to perform in an attempt to reduce anxiety.
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The Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety is on a scale 0 - none 1 - mild 2 - moderate 3 - disabling 4 - severely disabling **\*\* What are the scoring ranges?**
14-17 - mild anxiety 18-24 - moderate anxiety 25-30 - severe anxiety
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What is "cognitive restructuring"
refers to allowing the pt. (w/ your help) to test their automatic responses and then refocus / redraw them with more rational conclusions
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What is desesitization
involves gradual exposure to a feared object to redirect associated fear of it. a behavioral therapy modality
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What is "flooding"
exposes the pt. to a large amount of an undesirable stimulus in an effort to extinguish the anxiety response. a behavioral therapy modality
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The defense mechanism **Splitting** is def. as
is the inability to integrate the positive and negative qualities of oneself or others into a cohesive image.
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What is "Altruism"
is a mechanism by which an individual deals with emotional conflict by meeting the needs of others and receiving gratification vicariously or from the responses of others
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The defense mechanism **Intellectualization** is def. as
is a process in which events are analyzed based upon remote, cold facts w/o passion --- rather than incorporating feelings / emotions into the process.
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The defense mechanism **Reaction formation** is def. as
unconscious mechanism that keeps unacceptable feelings out of awarness by expressing the opposite behavior ie. instead of 'hating' a rival, you would say you admire them.
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The defense mechanism **Rationalization** is def. as
involves uncounsciously making excuses for one's behavior, idadequacies, or feelings by blaming others.
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What are the Fraud's psychosexual development stages
**Oral** - age birth to 1 (thumb sucking) **Anal** - age 1 - 3 (refusiing to use bathroom) **Phallic** - age 3 - 5 **Genital** - age 13 - 20 years
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Describe Milieu therapy
based upon the idea that all members of the environment contribute to the planning and functioning of the setting.
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What is the def. of schema
Schemas are unique assumptions about ourselves, according to Beck’s theory a negative schema is an emotional consequence with the end result of negative thinking process
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What is the def. of somatization
is the expression of psychological stress through physical symptoms
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What is the def. of "holistic approach" for nursing
nursing care that addresses the multidimensional interplay of **biological**, **psychological** and **sociocultural** needs.
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List the five most common somatic disorders according to the American Psychiatric Association
1) Somatic symtpom disorder 2) Illness anxiety disorder (aka hypochondriais) 3) Coversion disorders (aka neurological disorders) 4) Pshychological factors affecting medical condition 5) Factitious disorders
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What is Somatic symtpom disorder
characterized by a combination of distressing symptoms and an excessive or maladaptive response w/o significant physical findings or diagnoses.
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What are the most common symptoms with Somatic symptom disorder
chest pain / fatigue / dizziness / headache swelling / back pain / SOB / insomnia abdominal pain / numbness
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What is Illness Anxiety Disorder aka hypochondriasis
results in a misinterpretation of physical sensations as evidence of a serious illness even normal bodily changes, such as a change in HR can be seen as red flags for serious illness
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What is conversion disorder aka functional nurological disorder
manifest itself as nerological symptoms in the absence of neurological diagnosis
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What are some of the symptoms of Conversion disorders
paralysis / blindness / movement disorders gait disorders / numbness / paresthesia (tingling or burning sensation) loss of vision, hearing or even symptoms resembling epilepsy.
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List some (2) of the psychological factors affecting medical conditions
**Major Depression disorder (MDD**) & coronary heart disease **Stress** & cancer
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What are "secondary gains"
those benifits derived from the symptoms alone eg. in the sick role, a pts. are unable to perform usual household duties. **If a pt. derives benefits from the percieived symptoms, it will be very dificult to give them up.**
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What is factitious disorder aka Munchausen's syndrome
unlike other somatic disorders...factitious disorders are consciously under the pts. control. They fake ilness to get sympathy or some other benefit.
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What does factitous disorder imposed on another mean aka Munchausen by proxy
it is when a caregiver deliberately fakes a pts. illness for their own benefits. money from insurance - admiration from clinet or other staff etc.
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Def. Malingering
consciously motivated to deceive based upon the desire for gain (money or getting out of someting)
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What is "la belle indifference"
When a pt. experiencing a somatic conversion disorders appears to be unconcerned about the symptom eg. A woman suddenly finds she cannot see. She seems unconcerned about her symptom and tells her husband, “Don’t worry, dear. Things will all work out
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What is congitive behavioral therapy?
A therapy technique that attempts to change a patient’s thought processes and behaviors through problem-solving and conscious evaluation of beliefs about the self
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Nursing Interventions for GAD
* Identify source of anxiety * Link pt's behavior to feelings * Introduce logic * Teach coping skills
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Antidepressants (SSRIs) are the 1st line of defense in most anxiety & OCD related disorders. The FDA has approved some SNRIs & TCAs for use with anxiety & OCD related disorders.
**SSRI**s: * Lexapro (Escitalpram) for GAD * Prozac (Fluoxetine) for OCD & Panic Disorder * Luvox (Fluvoxamine) for OCD & SAD * Paxil (Paroxetine) for GAD, OCD, PD, & SAD * Zolfort (Sertraline) for OCD, PD & SAD * Viibryd (Vilazondone) for GAD **SNRI**s: * Cymbalta (Duloxetine) for GAD * Effexor (Venlafaxine) for GAD, PD & SAD **TCA**s: * Anafranil (Clomipramine) for OCD
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Antianxiety agents (Benzodiazepines) are often used to treat somatic & psychological symptoms of anxiety disorder
Benzodiazepines * quick onset of action; used for acute treatment (prn) * may be addictive; limit use to 2 - 3 wks * monitor for sedation, ataxia & decreased cognition * contraindicated in pregnancy * absorption delayed by antacids * i.e. Xanax (Alprazolam), Klonopin (Clonazepam), Valium (Diazepam), Ativan (Lorazapam) **Exception: Buspar** (Buspirone) is _long acting_, _not_ addictive; not for prn use
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What neurochemicals regulate anxiety?
1) Epinephrine 2) Norepinephrine 3) Dopamine 4) Serotonin 5) GABA GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter & thus the focus of pharmacological therapy for anxiety symptoms.
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Schizophrenia def.
**The most severe form of Schizphenia Spectrum** It is a potentially devastating brain disorder that affects a person's thinking, language, emotions, social behavior, and ability to perceive reality accurately.
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What is Schizophenia Spectrum?
**It, and other psychotic disorders** are those that distrub the fundamental ability to deteremine what is real or what is not.
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All people who have Schizophrenia, have at least one of the following psychotic symptoms
hallucinatioins delusions and / or disorganized speech
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What is the epidemiology of Schizophrenia (when does it normally occur)
usually presents in late teens / early twenties.
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What is early on-set Schizophrenia
(18 to 25) occurs more often in males associated w/poor functioning before onset & more structural brain damage
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What is later on-set Schizophrenia
(25 to 35) more likely to be female less structural brain damage better outcomes
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What are some of the comorbidities associated w/ Schizophrenia
1) Substance abuse disorders - nearly 50% (sucide) 2) Nicotine dependence 70% - 90% 3) Anxiety, depression 4) Physical Health Illnesses **5) Polydipsia -** can lead to fatal water intoxication (20% have insatiable thirst) may be due to medications
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What is the etiology of Schizophrenia
scientific consesus is that Schizophrenia occurs due to multiple inherited **genetic abnormalities** combined with **nongenetic factors**. called the **diathesis-stress model** of Schizophrenia
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What are some of the **genetic factors** for Schizophrenia
Increased levels of **dopamine** (1st generations treat) Increased levels of **serotonin** (2nd generation meds treat) **glutamate** - which is a major neurotransmitter during neuronmaturation **Brain Structure Abnormalities** - reduced volume of "grey matter" (temporal / frontal lobes) --- more hallucinations.
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What are some of the **psychological / environmental** **factors** associated w/ Schizophrenia
1) **prenatal stressors** (poor nutrition & hypoxia) 2) **psychological stressors** (stress w/ incr cortisol level which imped hypothalamic development) 3) **environmental stressors** (toxins, ie. solvent tetrochoroethylene in dry cleaning) all increase chances w/ those vulnerable to Schizophrenia
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What are the Phases of Schizophrenia
Phase I - **Acute** Phase II - **Stabilization** Phase III - **Maintenance**
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Def. Phase I - Schizophrenia
**Acute** onset or exacerbation of distruptive symptoms (ie. hallucinations, delusions, apathy w/draw) w/ loss of functional abilities - increased care or hospitalization may be required.
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Def. Phase II - Schizophrenia
**Stabilization** _symptoms_ are _diminishing_, and there is _movement towards_ one's previous level of functioning (_baseline_)
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Def. Phase III - Schizophrenia
**Maintenence** pt. is at or near _baseline functioning_ _symptoms_ are _absent_ or significantly decreased.
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What are the 4 main **symptom groups** of Schizophrenia
Positive symptoms Negative symptoms Affective Symptoms Congnitive Symptoms
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What are **postive symptoms** of Schizophrenia associated w/acute onset
The presence of something that is _not normally present_ **hallucinations** **delusions** **disorganized speech** **bizarre behavior** will generally respond to medication
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What are **negative symptoms** of Schizophrenia
absence of something that _should be present_ - **Poverty of thought** (interest in hygiene) - **Avolition** (loss of motivation / energy or drive) - **Blunted affect** (minimal emotional response) - **Alogia** (poverty of speech) - **Anhedonia** (loss of joy in something previously enjoyed) - **Anergia** (lack of energy) **more presistent / crippling b/c they reduce motivation & limit social & vocational success**
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What are **cogntitive symptoms** of Schizophrenia
often subtle changes in memory, behavior, attention or thinking ie. impaired **executive functioning** (ability to set priorities or make decisions)
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What are **affective symptoms** of Schizophrenia
symptoms involving emotions and their expression **dysphoria** (dissatisfaction w/ life) **suicidality** **hopelessness**
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**Positive symptoms** are broken down into what four categories
alterations in 1) **thought** 2) **speech** 3) **perception** & 4) **behavior**
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**Delusions** are def. as
false fixed **beliefs** that cannot be corrected by reasoning. Pt will agree w/ RN about facts but disagree w/ interpretation. 75% of those w/ schizophrenia experience these **persecutory** **gradiose** or those involving **religious** or **hypochondriacal** ideas ex. I think; I believe; I interpret; My opinion
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What is "**concrete thinking**"
refers to the impaired ability to think abstractly ie. When you ask a pt. what brought them to the hospital --- they would say " a cab" Concreteness reduces one's ability to understand and address abstract concepts such as love or the passage of time.
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What is "**clang association**"
choosing words based on their **sound** rather then their meaning ie. rhyming "on the track... have a Big Mac"
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What is "**word salad**" (schizohasia)
_jumbled words_ that are meaningless to the listener and possible to the speaker ie. "red chair out town board"
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What are **Neologisms**?
_made-up words_ that have meaning to the pt. but a different or nonexistent meaning to others
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What are **Echolalia**
pathological _repeating_ of anothers words ie. **Nurse**...Mary, come get your medication **Mary**...come get your medication
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What is **Depersonalizaiton**
feeling that one is somehow _different or unreal_ or has lost his / her identity may feel body parts don't belong to them.
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What is **Derealization**
a _false perception_ that the _environment has changed_ - surroundings seem strange and unfamilar
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Hallucinations vs. Illusions both are **perceptions**
**Hallucinations** involve perceiving a _sensory experience_ for which *no external stimulus* exist **Illusions** are misperceptions or misinterpretations of a real experience (*external stimulus*); a false belief about a perception ie. pts see the coat rack, but believes it is a bear
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What are the types of **hallucinations** experienced by 60% of pts. with Schizophrenia
**Auditory:** hearing voices or sounds **Visual:** seeing persons or things **Olfactory:** smelling odors **Gustatory:** experiencing taste **Tactile:** feeling bodily sensations ex. I see; I hear; I taste; I smell; I feel
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What are the worst types of hallucinations
**Command hallucinations** those that _direct pts to take action_. voices may command the pt. to hurt themselves or others.
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What is "**Catatonia**"
pronounced decrease in the rate and amount of movement Generally pts. may move little if at all
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What is **Echopraxia**
mimicking the movements of another
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What is **Anosognosia**
inability to realize they are ill (caused by the illness itself) The resulting **lack of insight** can make assessment / treatment challenging.
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What does the "**recovery model**" stress
stresses hope, living a full and productive life, and eventually *recovery* **rather than** focusing on *controlling* symptoms and *adapting* to the disability
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What is the overall **goal** for the **acute phase**
patient safety and stabilization
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What **goals** does **phase II** (stabilization) focus on
helping the pt _understand_ the illness and treatment, become _stabilized_ on medications, and be able to _control or cope_ with symptoms.
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What **goals** does **phase III** (maintenance) focus on
_adhering_ to medication, _preventing_ relapse, and achieving _independence_ and a satisfactory quality of life.
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What is "**waxy flexiblity**"
the ability to hold distorted postures for extended periods of time.
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What are the **prodromal** signs of schizophrenia
they are the **initial signs** indicating that a pt. might be leading toward a schizophrenic break Withdrawal misinterpreting poor concentration preoccupation with religion
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What is **associative looseness**
refers to _jumbled thoughts_ inchoherently expressed to the listener.
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What are some of the signs of a potential **relapse in schizophrenia**
feeling tense difficultly concentrating **trouble sleeping** increased w/drawal **increased bizarre or magical thinking** Relapse can occur even w/ medication compliance
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Delusions may be **bizarre** or **non-bizarre**
**Bizarre** type are _unreal_ and _impossible_ beliefs i. e. Pt believes body organs replaced in absence of scars i. e. Pt believes they are another animal (not human)
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**Non-bizarre** types of **delusions**
- Delusions of control - Ideas of reference - Persecution - Grandeur - Somatic - Erotomanic - Jealousy
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Def. of **control delusions**
Believing that another person, group of people, or external force controls thoughts, feelings, impulses, or behavior i.e. Pt covers his apartment walls w/ aluminum foil to block government efforts to control his thoughts
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Def. of **ideas of reference**
Giving personal significance to unrealated or trivial events; perceiving events as relating to you when they are not i.e. Pt believes that birds sing when she walks down the street just for her.
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Def. of **persecution delusions**
Believing that one is being singled out for harm by others; this belief often takes the form of a plot by people in power. i.e. Pt believes the Secret Service was planning to kill him by poisoning his food; therefore, he would eat only prepackaged food.
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Def. of **grandeur delusions**
Believing that one is a very powerful or important person i.e. Pt believed he was a famous playwright and tennis pro
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Def. of **somatic delusions**
Believing that the body is changing in unusual ways (i.e. rotting inside) i.e. Pt said his heart had stopped and was rotting away.
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Def. of **erotomanic delusions**
Believing that another person desires you romantically. i.e. Although he barely knew her, Patti insisted that Eric would marry her if only his current wife would stop interfering.
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Def. of **jealousy delusions**
Believing that one's mate is unfaithful i.e. Pt wrongly accused her spouse of going out w other women. Her proof was that he twice came home from work late (even though his boss explained that everyone had worked late).
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Hierarchy of needs for **psychosis intervention**
Priorities will change depending on the situation and context (use critical thinking) - Physical integrity - Establishing trust - Preventing inappropriate behavior - Treating symptoms: hallucinations/delusions - Enhancing compliance w/ treatment - Reinforcing reality
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The Bipolar Spectrum
Bipolar disorder mood cycling: Mania Hypomania Normal mood Mild depression Major depression
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Manic episode mnemonic
MANIC EPISODE **M**ood swings **A**ctive, agressive behavior **N**othing is wrong (denial) **I**mpulsive, intrusive behavior **C**an't sit still, can't stop talk **E**uphoric mood **P**oor judgement, provocative behavior **I**ncreased sexual interest **S**ubstance (stimulant) abuse **O**mnipotent feelings **D**ecreased need for sleep **E**ndless energy
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Bipolar disorder medications
**Lithium** (used for mood stabilization) **Anticonvulsants** (used for mood stabilizaiton) * Depakote (valproate) * Tegretol (carbamazepine) * Lamictal (lamotrigine) **Antipsychotics** (used for acute manic phase) * Seroquel (quetiapine) * Zyprexa (olanzapine) * Geodon (ziprasidone) * Ambilify (aripiprazole) * Risperdal (resperidone) * Haldol (haloperidol)
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Rapid stabilization of the manic pt
Antipsychotics & benzodiazapines Typical "cocktail" given in psych ER: Haldol 5 - 10 mg w/ Avtivan 2 mg
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Antidepressants and Mania
Use very cautiously w/ bipolar pts *All* antidepressants **induce mania** in bipolar pts If pt is bipolar, antidepressants should always be used **in conjuction w/ a mood stabilizer**.
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What are the 3 types of bipolar disorder
Bipolar I Bipolar II Cyclothymic disorder
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**Bipolar I** disorder is def. as
mood disorder that is characterized by **at least one-week long manic episode** that results in excessive activity and energy
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The presence of **three** of the following behaviors **constitues** mania:
**E**xtreme drive & energy **I**nflated sence of self-importance **D**rastically reduced sleep requirements **E**xcessive talking combined w/ pressured speech **P**ersonal feeling of racing thoughts **D**istraction by environmental events **U**nusually obsessed with and overfocused on goals **P**urposeless arousal and movement **D**angerous activities (ie. indiscriminate spending, reckless sexual encounters, or risky investments)
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**Bipolar II** disorder is def. as
**low-level mania** alternated with **profound depression** this is called **hypomania**...unlike mania, psychosis is generally never present.
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**Cyclothymic** disorder is def. as
symptoms of **hypomania alternate with** symptoms of **mild to moderate depression** for at least **two years** in *adults* & **one year** in *children*.
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What are the **3 phases** associated with **bipolar disorders**
**Acute** Phase **Continuation** Phase **Maintenence** Phase
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What is the primary outcome in the **acute phase** of bipolar disorders
The primary goal is **injury prevention** outcomes in the acute phase reflect both physiological and psychiatric issues
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the primary outcome in the **continuation phase** of bipolar disorders is:
can last for 4 - 9 months overall outcome is **_relapse prevention_**, but consist of **Psycheducational classes** for the pt. & family to: **a)** understand the disease process **b)** medication knowledge **c)** knowledge of the early warning signs of replapse
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the primary outcome in the **maintenence phase** of bipolar disorder is:
continuing to focus of **relapse prevention** & **limiting** the severity and duration of **future episodes**.
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What is **paranoia**?
An unrealistic fear of harm
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What neurotransmitter is targeted by traditional **antipsychotics**?
**Dopamine** Traditional _antipsychotics block_ excessive dopamine, an excitatory neurotransmitter, so that symptoms r/t psychosis are reduced.
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What medication is used to provide immediate relief to a pt. experiencing a **dystonic reaction**? Dystonic reactions are emergencies & require intervention (can be caused by antipsychotics)
**Diphendhydramine** (Benadryl) IM or IV or **Benztropine** (Cogentin) IM or IV IV response is 5 mins; IM response is 15 - 20 mins Other anticholingerics may be used
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What are common side effects of Haldol (Haloperidol)?
* Sedation * Muscle stiffness * **Akathisia** * alters effectiveness of exogenous insulin Antipsychotics often produce sedation & EPS effects (i.e. stiffness, gait disturbance). The pt might describe the medication as making them feel like a "robot".
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**Personality disorders** characteristic's defined
Pts with personailty disorders are **inflexible** & deomonstrate **maladaptive** responses to stress - they are unable to develop true intimacy with others - unable to develop trusting relationships. **"Impaired soical interaction"**
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What are the 10 Personality disorders according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
1) Avoidant 2) Antisocial 3) Borderline 4) Dependent 5) Histrionic 6) Narsicistic 7) Paranoid 8) Obsessive-complusive 9) Shizioid 10) Schizotypical
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**Paranoid** personality disorder
characterized by a longstanding _distrust & suspiciousness_ of others based on the belief (unsupported by evidence) that others want to exploit, harm, or deceive them. * difficult to treat b/c they distrust everyone * have a need for _space & reassurance_ * are _hypervigilant_ **Projection** is the dominant defense mechanism; they blame others for their shortcomings.
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**Schizoid** personality disorder
exhibits a _poor ability to function_ in their lives...Relationships are particularly affected due to their prominent feature of **emotional detachment**. **need for soical isolation** Individuals _do not seek out or enjoy close relationships_. They are reclusive, avoidant, and uncooperative. They do not do well with resocialization.
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**Schizotypal** personality disorder
more common in men then women. **It is the 1st of the schizophrenia spectrum.** severe *social* and *interpersonal* deficits. These individuals experience extreme anxiety in social settings & conversations tend to _ramble_ w/ lengthy, unclear & overly detailed content. **eccentricity, odd or unusual beliefs** (magical thinking) prefer periods of _solitude_
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**Histrionic** personality disorder
characterized by emotinal **attention-seeking** behaviors & **melodramatic**, including self-centeredness, low frustration tolerance, & **excessive emotionality** demonstrates poor verbal boundaries - In general, those with this disorder do not believe they need psychiatric help. - **flirtatious** - overly intense attachment w/ the opposite sex; _provocative_. - **Psychotherapy** is the txmt of choice.
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**Narcissistic** personality disorder
comes across as **arrogant** & w/ an inflated view of thier own self-importance **(grandiose self-importance)**. _needs constant admiration_ _lack of empathy_ for others pathological traits include: antagonism, represented by _grandiosity_ and _attention-seeking behaviors_. txmt includes **cognitive-behavioral therapy**, family & group therapy.
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**Avoidant** personality disorder
main traits are _low self-esteem_ associated w/ feelings of _inferiority_ compared to peers. **timid, socially uncomfortable** they tend to avoid engaging in new or unfamilar activities involving new people d/t _fear of criticism or rejection_
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**Dependent** personality disorder
people with this disorder have a high _need to be taken care of_, which can lead to patterns of submissiveness with fears of separation & abandonment by others. _urgently seek relationships_ have a _constant need for reassurance_ _lack self-confidence_ **Psychotherapy** is the txmt of choice
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**Obsessive-Complusive** personality disorder
the _most prevalent disorder_ in the general community - associated w/ the highest burden of medical cost. main traits include: **rigidity & inflexible standards** of self & others --- along with persistence of goals long after they are necessary. They will typically rehearse over & over for situations where they will deal with others. _perfectionists_ (interferes w/ task completion) **SSRI's & prozac** may help.
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**Borderline** personality disorder
has the central characteristic of _instability_ in affect, identity, & relationships desperately seek relationships to avoid feeling _abandoned_, but often drive others away with **excessive demands, impulsive behavior, or uncontrolled anger**. chronic feelings of **emptiness** assess for suicidal & self-mutilating behaviors, especially during times of stress...**Risk for self-directed violence.** teach pt to _identify triggers_ & _positive coping_ The frequent use of the defense of **splitting** strains personal relationships & creates turmoil in health care settings.
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**Anti-social** personatily disorder
most studied & researched personality disorder - **concerned with personal pleasure & power**; does not conform to social norms **-** characterized by **decietfulness, impulsiveness, aggressiveness, disregard for others, lack of remorse, & manipulation.** usually presents w/ _depression_ or because of the consequences of their behaviors, not because they care about the effects of their actions on others Txmt w/_one caregiver_ is preferred to avoid having the manipulative nature play one staff against another.
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What is **Splitting**
involves loving a person, then hating the person b/c the pt. is unable to recognize that an individual can have both positive and negative qualities. **black & white thinking** **defense mechanism** often used with BPD
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What is the MOST EFFECTIVE intervention for hallucinaitons?
Medications RN-patient relationship Reduce environmental stimuli Increase internal stimuli (exercise) - tell the hallucinations to go away...listen to my voice or music
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Characteristics of **psychotic thinking**
* Limited ability to focus when lots of things are happening * Concrete thought * black/white thinking * right/wrong judgments * relationship w/ objects * ambiguous boundaries btwn reality & fantasy * ambiguous boundaries btwn self & others
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What is the HIGHEST PRIORITY intervention for delusional thinking?
* Reinforce **reality** for the pt. * Establish a relationship or milieu that promotes **trust** * Give **meds on time** (do not be late w/ prescribed meds)
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**Psychosis** key points
* psychosis is frightening to the pt - **provide safety** * use **kindness & respect** * pts experiencing psychosis NEED an **anchor to reality**
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Delusion vs. Illusion
A **delusion** (false belief) does not change w/ the use of logic. An **illusion** (false belief about a perception) can often change once a person is given evidence that the belief is not true.
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**Hallucinations** are def as
Perceptions involving the **senses** (sight, sound, odor, taste or feeling on the skin) The body's ability to detect things in the environment that are not detected by others.
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**Illusion** is def as
A false belief about a perception Based on a **real perception** (sight, sound, taste or feeling) that is **misinterpreted** ex. the person actually sees something but believes they see something else
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Which medication is the drug of choice for **safe alcohol w/drawals**
## Footnote **Benxodiazepines**
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Which medicaton is used in the treatment of both **alcohol and opiod addiction**
**Naltrexone (ReVia) -** it is an opiod antagonist that blocks the action of opiods & reduces alcohol cravings.
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What are the **Cluster "A"** personality disorders? Cluster "A" = odd or eccentric
* Paranoid * Schizoid * Schizotypal
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What are the **Cluster "B"** personality disorders? Cluster "B" = dramatic, emotional, erratic
* Antisocial * Borderline * Histrionic * Narcissistic
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What are the **Cluster "C"** personality disorders? Cluster "C" = anxious, fearful
* Avoidant * Dependent * Obsessive-Compulsive
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) side effects mnemonic
**TCAS** **T**hrombocytopenia (low platelets) **C**ardiac (arrythmia, MI, stroke) **A**nticholinergic effects (tachycardia, urinary retention dry mouth, etc) **S**eizures
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SSRI side effects mnemonic
**BAD SSRI** **B**ody wieght increase **S**eritonin Syndrome **A**nxiety **S**timulation of the CNS **D**izziness **R**eproductive dysfuntion **I**nsomnia
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MAOI side effects mnemonic
**HAHA** **H**ypotension, orthostatic **A**nticholinergic effects **H**ypertensive crisis (avoid tyramine foods) **A**nxiety, agitation, anorexia
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SNRI side effects mnemonic
**BAD SNRI** **B**ody wieght increase **S**uicidal thoughts **A**nxiety **N**ausea / vomiting **D**izziness **R**eproductive dysfuntion **I**nsomnia
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Types of **Antidepressants**
* **SSRIs** * **SNRIs** * **TCAs** * **MAIOs**
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Common **SSRIs**
Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil) Sertraline (Zoloft)
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Common **SNRIs**
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Venlafaxine (Effexor)
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Common **MAOIs**
Phenelizine (Nardil) Isocaroxzid (Marplan) Tranylcyproine (Parnate)
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Common **TCAs**
Amitriptyline (Elavil) Clomipramine (Anafranil) - ***risk for glacoma*** Imipramine (Tofranil)
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**SSRI** info
**First-line** approach for trmt of depression Increases **Serotonin** levels in brain Uses: Major Depressive Disorder, anxiety disorders, panic disorders & OCD Mood responds gradually (over 2 wks) Do NOT STOP taking ABRUPTLY
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SNRI info
Increases **Serotonin** & **Norepinephrine** levels in brain Treats both **chronic neuropathic pain** _&_ **depression**
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TCA info
Boosts **Norepinephrine** Uses: _adjunctive therapy_ to treat chronic neuropathic _pain_ & _anxiety_ disorders; used only when other antidepressants fail or need to be boosted **SEs** much more **bothersome** than SSRI class; results in nonadherence Effects are **slow to work** Do **NOT stop** taking **abruptly**
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MAOI info
Rarely used d/t danger they present when combined w/ certain pharmaceuticals & foods Uses: _Atypical depressio_n (oversleeping & overeating); _adjunctive med_ for anxiety disorders & bulemia **Monitor BP** **AVOID tyramine**, alcohol, & yeast Do NOT take w/ oral decongestant Dietary & med restrictions to stay in place 2 wks after MAIO stopped
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## Footnote **Serotonin Syndrome**
Toxicity resulting from SSRI use w/ other meds that increases serotonin Manifestions: **HARM** **H**yperthermia **A**utonomic instability (delirium) **R**igidity **M**yoclonus - Be alert for sweating & diarrhea - Late sign is apnea & death
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Serotonin Syndrome interventions
Stop SSRI Administer serotonin-receptor blocker Cooling blankets or meds to reduce fever Benzodiazepines for seizures & muscle rigidity Anticonvulsants for seizures Ventillation support for apnea
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TCA overdose
TCA toxicity / overdose can be **fatal** Signs associated w/ toxicity: * altered LOC / delirium * arrhythmias: VTach, VFib, prolonged QRS, QT & PR intervals * vomiting * fever * coma * hypoventilation from CNS depression
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Tyramine containing foods
Aged & fermented foods: * *All* hard cheese (use caution w/ Italian & Mexican foods) * pickled or smoked meats * olives, pickles, sauerkraut * soy sauce (avoid Asian foods) * ripe alvocados
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MAOI toxicity
Toxicity can occur when MAOIs are combined w/ certain foods & medications resulting in **Hypertensive Crisis** & **death** MAOIs prevent the break down of tyramine & certain meds; results in significant vasoconstriction
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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
"Other" antidepressant Boosts **Norepinephrine** & **Dopamine** **Only antipressant w/out unpleasant sexual SEs** Lowers seizure threshold Not very effective w/ anxiety or pain Effective in treating **nicotine** addiction & **ADHD**
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Anxiolytic info
2 types: Benzodiazipines & Non-benzodiazipines _Benzodiazepines_: * target **GABA** * uses: sedative effect for anxiety; anticonvulsant effect for seizures (Klonopin); prevention of seizures induced by alcohol w/drawal (Librium) * lead to **physical & psychological dependence** * **short term** use only (1-2 wks) * do NOT discontinue abruptly * when combined **w/ alcohol** can result in **overdose & death** by respiratory suppression
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Common Anxiolytics
_Benzodiazapines_: * Aloprazolam (Xanax) * Lorazepam (Ativan) * Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) - use for severe DTs * Diazepam (Valium) * Clonazepam (Klonopin) - effective anticonvulsant _Non-benzodiazapines_: * Buspirone (BuSpar)
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Buspirone (BuSpar)
Does _not_ result in tolerace or addicition Targets **Serotonin** & **Dopamine** Does _not_ have rapid onset of action Takes **up to 2 wks** to be effective Must be taken **daily**; not for PRN use **AVOID** drinking **grapefruit juice**
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Acute Lithium Toxicity symptoms mnemonic
**CAN HAM SUCS** **C**onfusion **A**n increase of urine & thirst **N**ausea **H**and tremors (coarse) **A**taxia (uncoordinated arm & leg movements) **M**uscle twitches **S**eizures **U**ncontrollable eye movements **C**oma **S**lurred speech
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3rd generation Atypical antipsychotics
* effective against both **positive & negative** symptoms of schizophrenia * block *dopamine* & *serotonin* * causes little / _no_ weight gain * causes _no_ increase in glucose, cholesterol, or triglycerides **Good choice for pts w/ obesity &/or heart disease** Ex. Abilify (Aripiprazole)
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2nd generation Atypical antipsychotics
* targets both **positive & negative symptoms** of schizophrenia * block *dopamine* & *serotonin* * high incidence of **significant weight gain**, **diabetes**, & **hyperlipidemia** w/ use * low incidence of tardive dyskinesia * produces drowsiness (sedates w/o causing confusion; can use for severe anxiety instead of benzodiazapines) * may cause constipation Ex. Latuda (Lurasidone); Zyperxa (Olanzapine)
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Lithium info
* Lithium is a salt; regulated by body like sodium * Be very alert for SUDDEN DROPS in sodium * Lowering of dietary sodium intake, use of diuretics, excessive sweating or vomiting can have drastic effect on lithium; if Sodium goes DOWN, Lithium goes UP * Narrow therapeutic index (0.6 - 1.2) * 3 wks to reach therapeutic level; not for quick control of mania * Teach strict adherence to dosing regimen * Fluid intake 1-2qt/day & maintain normal salt intake
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Antimania meds (mood stabilizers)
**_Lithium_** **_Anticonvulsants_**: treat/prevent mood episodes in Bipolar by slowing neuron firing & mood cycling * Valproate / Valproic acid (Depakote) * Carbamazepine (Tegretol) * Lamotrigine (Lamictal) - risk of **SJS** (severe rash) * Clonazepam (Klonopin) - anxiolytic/benzodiazepine effective for seizures **Depakote** & **Tegretol** require blood levels to be monitored for therapeutic effect; periodic monitoring of liver enzymes & CBC
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Medications for treatment of Alcohol Abuse
**Naltrexone hydrochloride (ReVia, Vivitrol)** **Disulfiram (Antabuse)** * causes unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed; negative reinforcer * AVOID foods/products containing alcohol (cough syrup, mouthwash, cooking wine) * extremely poor compliance; does not reduce alcohol cravings **Acamprosate (Campral)** * eliminated thru kidneys; pts w/ kidney disease at risk for adverse rxns * eases discomfort of w/drawal & prevents cravings * stimulates GABA
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Common Typical (1st generation) Antipsychotics
Chlorprom**_azine_** (Thorazine) Fluphen**_azine_** (Prolixin) Prochlorper**_azine_** (Compazine) Haloperidol (Haldol)
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Common Atypical (2nd & 3rd generation) Antipsychotics
Aripiprazole (Abilify) **Cloz**_apine_** (Clozaril)** - risk of ***Agranulocytosis*** Lurasi**_done_** (Latuda) Olanz**_apine_** (Zyprexa) - ***significant wt gain*** Quenti**_apine_** (Seroquel) **Risperi**_done_** (Risperdal)** Ziprasi_done_ (Geodon) - ***prolonged QT interval***
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Typical (1st generation) Antipsychotic info
Reduce **positive symptoms** of psychosis Blocks **Dopamine** Uses: quick hallucination remission (delusions take longer to respond); out-of-control aggression; acute manic episodes Safe, highly effective, very affordable Poor compliance d/t bothersome SEs (i.e. **EPS**)
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Extrapyridamidal Side Effects (**EPS**)
***movement disorders*** resulting from effects of antipsychotics on extrapyramidal motor system (primarily **Typcial** antipsychotics) _4 types of EPS reactions_: * acute dystonia * pseudo-parkinsonism * akathisia\* * tardive dyskinesia \*most common EPS
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## Footnote **Acute Dystonia**
EPS rxn characterized by severe spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, or back **Torticollis** (head turned & arched) & **oculogyric crisis** (upward deviation of eyes) occurs rxn develops w/in **1st few wks** of drug therapy; possibily w/in **hrs of 1st dose** Requires rapid intervention if intense rxn **Anticholinergics** used for initial trmt
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## Footnote **Psuedo-Parkinsonism**
**Mild EPS rxn** characterized by bradykinesia, mask-like facies, drooling, tremor, rigidity, shuffling gait, cog wheeling, & stooped posture Rxn develops **w/in 1st month** of drug therapy Treat w/ central acting **anticholinergics** (i.e. benztropine (Cogentin), diphenhydramine) Must AVOID use of Levadopa (promotes activation of dopamine; will induce psychosis)
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## Footnote **Akathisia**
**Serious & troublesome** EPS rxn characterized by pacing & squirming (uncontrollable need to be in motion); profound sense of restlessness Rxn develops **w/in 1st 2 months** of drug therapy Most common reason for non-compliance w/ meds Trmt is **beta blockers & benzodiazapines** (does not respond to anticholinergics) Only "cure" is to stop taking antipsychotic
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## Footnote **Tardive Dyskinesia**
**Serious & troublesome** EPS rxn characterized by abnormal muscle movements (i.e. slow, worm-like movements of the tongue, tongue flicking, lip smacking, pursing lips, grimacing) Movements become constant; exhausting for the pt Occurs late in antipsychotic drug therapy; 1 in 5 pts **Only trmt is to stop taking antipsychotic**; maybe irreversible **Prevention** is best approach; antipsychotics s/b used in lowest effective dose & for shortest time required; AIMS test every 3 mo. if long term use
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## Footnote **Acute Dystonic Reaction**
**Acute & dangerous** EPS rxn Acute dystonia that becomes **life-threatening d/t involvement of the throat muscules** **Inability to swallow** & **respiratory distress** **Emergent** use of **anticholinergics** necessary
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (**NMS**)
**Acute & dangerous** EPS rxn; life-threatening **medical emergency**; transfer to ICU NMS symptoms: **FEVER** * **F**ever, sudden & high (1050+) * **E**ncephalopathy * **V**ital signs unstable (dysrhythmias, BP fluctations) * **E**levated enzymes (CK) * **R**igidity of muscles Death can result from respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse, or dysrhythmias Tmt is immediate w/drawal of antipsychotic, supportive measures & drug therapy
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Side effects of antipsychotics
Fewer overall SEs w/ Atypical antipsychotics **iSHADE** **i**mpotence **S**edation, seizures (reduce seizure threshold) **H**ypotension, orthostatic **A**kathisia (inability to sit still) **D**ermatological effects (risk of severe sun burn) **E**xtrapyramidal rxns (acute dystonias, rigidity, tremor, tachycardia)
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What is Anger
it is a **secondary** emotion usually triggered by another feeling in response to some preceived threat or unmet need.
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Anger vs. aggression
anger is a **feeling** where as agression is a **behvoior** agression becomes more likely when the angry, frustrated client feels ignored or discounted.
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Aggression defined
Aggression is a harsh physical or verbal action that reflects rage, hositility with the potential to cause harm or destruction to Self others property Agressive behavior violates the rights of others.
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What is the number one predictor of agressive behavior?
**Past history** of agressive behavior is the single **best** predictor of **future** behavior **increasing agitation** is the most *important* predictor of **imminent** agression and violence.
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Signs of Increasing Agitation
* Restlessness, pacing, hyperactivity * Rapid breathing * Tensing of muscles * Tight jaw/clenching teeth * Shouting, cursing, making threats * Verbal abuse * Intense eye contact or avoidance of eye contact * Clenched or raised fist * Menacing posture * Kicking or punching walls * Picking up a weapon * Throwing objects * Stone silence
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**Psychiatric** Conditions Associated with Aggression & Violence
* Dementia * Delirium * PTSD * Bipolar Disorder * **Substance abuse** * Antisocial Personality Disorder * Impulse-control disorders * Delusional disorder, persecutory type * **Schizophrenia, paranoid type** * ADHD, conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorders in children
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Medical Conditions Associated with Aggression & Violence
* Chronic pain * Neurological disorders * traumatic brain injury, seizure disorder, neurosyphillis, HIV encephalopathy * Endocrine disorders * thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal hormone imbalances * Metabolic disorders * chronic renal failure, hepatic encephalopathy, hyponatremia, lupus * Exogenous toxins * inhaled solvents, alcohol, amphetamines, hallucinogens, heavy metals * Vitamin deficiencies * folate deficiency, Wernicke’s/Korsakoff’s encephalopathy
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Principles to Remember When Planning Care for the Potentially Violent Client
* Safety first! * Protect yourself * Maintain self-awareness and self-control * Focus on prevention * Always use the LEAST RESTRICTIVE intervention possible **Stop the Violence Before it Starts!** **If it’s Predictable, it’s Preventable!**
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How to protect yourself in violent situations
* Never see a potentially violent patient alone * Maintain a safe, comfortable distance from the patient * Avoid touching the client or invading his/her personal space * Maintain a non-aggressive, neutral stance * Be prepared to move quickly—Learn to scoot! * Identify an “escape route” and do not allow the patient to block your exit path
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Use Therapeutic Communication Skills to De-escalate the Situation
* Speak in a calm, caring manner * Ensure that non-verbal messages are not defensive or provocative * **Slow** your cadence and lower the volume of your voice if/when patient escalates. **Watch your tone!** * Do not argue with the patient, shout, or belittle his feelings * Use open ended questions to explore issues, then reflect/paraphrase * Facilitate problem solving, but avoid telling the client what to do--unless limit setting becomes necessary
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Non-therapeutic responses to the pt's anger
* Avoiding * Defensiveness * Retaliating / Punishing * illegal, unprofessional, & unethical * monitor for countertransference & personal motives * Threatening * unethical & unprofessional * Condescension
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Set Limits When Necessary with an angry patient
**Establish** limits only when and where there is a clear need **Never** set a limit you cannot enforce **Don’t** use limit setting to threaten the patient **Establish** reasonable and enforceable consequences or exceeding limits **Be** consistent in enforcing limits
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What is "the SET" Communication Principles to Verbally De-escalate and Set Limits
**•Support** •Remind client that you are an ally and you have his/her best interests in mind - (“I care about you and I want to help you.”) **•Empathy** •Convey to client that you understand and care about his/her feelings - (“I can see how frustrating and distressing this is for you.”) **•Truth** •Clearly state the limit and tell the patient what you want him/her to do - (“I won’t let you hurt yourself or anyone else. I need you to put the chair down now, please.”)
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If the violence continues to escalate
Assemble a Show of Force **Assign only one person** to communicate with the patient - **Continue** to offer client opportunities to change behavior when possible - ***Follow** approved policies and procedures for doing a “takedown” if necessary*
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When is Involuntary medication necessary?
* **Requires** “emergency declaration” by physician when ordered * **Danger** to patient or others must be **imminent** * **Must document failure** of less restrictive interventions * **No “prns” allowed** for emergencies _•**Considered** a “chemical restraint”_
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When can you use Seculusion or Restraints
*Considered “last resort” interventions.* **Seclusion** is used when there is risk of danger to *others*. **Restraints** are used when there is risk of danger to *self.* **NEVER** used for punishment or staff convenience **Both** require MD order, declared emergency due to imminent danger to patient or others and failure of less restrictive interventions
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Limits on seculsion or restraint
* **One** hour for **children** * **Two** hours for **adolescents** * **Four** hours for **adults** * If longer use is indicated, intervention must be reordered * Patients must be evaluated face to face by physician or specially trained nurse within one hour of initiation * Patients in **seclusion** must be **monitored** at least **q15 min**. * Patients in seclusion who have also received **sedation** must be monitored **continuously** * Patients in **restraints** must be monitored **continuously** on **1:1 observation**
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What is the type of documentation (how it should be completed) that is required when someone is placed in seculsion or restraints
* **Behavioral** Observations * **Interventions** * In the **order they were done**, least restrictive to most restrictive * **Patient’s responses** to interventions * **Debriefing** & patient’s response **•Patient education** and response to education
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What is the #1 nursing diagnosis for violent patients
Risk for other-directed violence
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What is **Validation** therapy
meeting the patient "where he/she is at the moment --- **acknowledging the patients wishes** ex. Cognitivly impaired patient want to go home...you would say "So you want to go home?" Validation **does not** redirect, reorient or probe
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What is the **best** medication to give a pt. thats agression continues to escalate?
**Olanzapine** (Zyprexa) short acting antipsychotic useful in calming angry, aggrssive patients regardless of diagnosis.
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What is the 1st thing needed after an emergency seclusion?
Notify the health care provider to obtain a seclusion order. **This is a state law**
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What are the stages/cycles of domestic violence and their definition Walker's 1993 cycle theory
**Tension-building stage** - characterized by minor incidents (pushing, shoving, and verbal abuse)...victim ignores or acepts the abuse for fear more will follow. **Acute battering state** --- abuser releases the built up tension by brutal beatings which result in injuries. **Honeymoon stage** ---characteized by kindness and loving behaviors, abuser is apologetic, remorseful and often give gifts to apologize --- victim wants to believe the response and often agrees to drop any charges.
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What are components of a "plan of escape"
**- keep** a phone fully charged - **have** number of nearest shelter - **secure** a supply of medications for self & childrens **- Assemble** birth certificates, SS card, and licenses **- Determine** a code word to signal when it's time to leave.
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Prevention of Abuse pg. 546 book
**Primary prevention** - measures taken to prevent occurence of abuse **Secondary prevention** - involves *early intervention* in abusive situations to minimize disabling or long term effects. **Tertiary prevention** - often occures in mental health settings, involves facilatating *healing and rehabilitation*. .
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What is Engagement
“involve one’s **attention and pledge** to do something” They are focused on the task at hand / in what they are doing (heart & soul)
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Healthcare Engagement
**Actions** individuals must take to obtain the greatest benefit from the health care services available to them." **Behaviors** of individuals relative to their health care that are **critical and proximal** to *health outcomes*, rather than the actions of professionals or policies of institutions. **Processes** in which information and professional advice with own needs, preferences and abilities in order to prevent, manage and cure disease
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Consequences of Non-Engagement
- risk for poor health - perform specific health behaviors - without insurance - education
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Complementary & Alternative Use
**Non vitamin**, non mineral supplements-18.9% in 2002 and unchanged from 2007 to 2012 (17.7%). **deep-breathing** exercises were the second most commonly used complementary health approach in 2002 (11.6%), 2007 (12.7%), and 2012 (10.9%) **yoga, tai chi, and qi gong** increased linearly over the three time points, beginning at 5.8% in 2002, 6.7% in 2007, and 10.1% in 2012
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What is **Mindfulness** Based Therapy
A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for **bipolar disorder**.
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Benefits of Vitamin B 12 & B 9
**B12** -Cyanoboalamin **B9** folic acid **B 12 & B 9** - 60–74 years old with mild depressive symptoms in a RCT-no effect **B 12, B 9, & B 6** - Prevented depression post stroke (mean ages 45.8–76.6 years old). **Well** – designed study showing benefit of l-methyfolate augmentation of antidepressant
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Benefits of Omega 3
**Fish**: salmon, almonds & walnuts. **The data support** an ***antidepressant*** effect of Ω3. **Low levels** of Ω3 in depression & suicidal patients. **Bipolar depressive** symptoms may be improved by adjunctive use of omega-3. ***Not effective in mania.***
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Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba originates from the Maidenhair tree. **Neuro**protective **inhibits** platelet activation **relaxes** endothelium **inhibits** cholinergic receptors **increases** choline uptake in the hippocampus **antioxidant effects.** **Small** effect on cognitive decline in those already afflicted with certain types of dementia.
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Benefits of Lemon Grass
Effect of **Lemongrass** Aroma on Experimental **Anxiety** in Humans.
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Benefits of Lavender & Bergamot
Lavender and bergamot essential oils are **antidepressants and relaxants**, **Essential oils** can be **absorbed** by inhalation into the **olfactory pathway** and from there to the brain. The scores on depression, anxiety, and stress decreased in the intervention group after the aromatherapy programme, but there was increased psychological distress in the control group. The results were consistent with those of previous studies, namely, that aromatherapy was able to relieve negative emotional symptoms
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**Tenants** of Spiritual Care
**We** have care for the beginning of families, new parents, and infants **We** nurture mothers and fathers, children, and youth. **We** offer wisdom and understanding concerning life’s stresses, anxieties, and challenges; we face together the realities of evil, suffering, and death. **We** address the power of guilt, hopelessness, and despair; we mark our boundaries and limits; we create meaningful and shared narratives of the world and of our life journeys **We** seek to name and contain what is toxic, and we foster food and drink that promote health and well-being. **We** have care also for the experience of aging and the end of life
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Faith & Mental Illness
**One in four** persons sitting in our pews has a family member struggling with mental health issues A majority of individuals with a mental health issue go **first** to a spiritual leader for help *Studies show that **clergy** are the **least effective** in providing appropriate support and referral information* Our **faith** communities **can be** a caring congregation for persons living with a mental illness and their family members
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Strategies for Caregivers
**Support** Respite care Mini-relaxations **Nutrition** Exercise **Sleep** Annual check up Spiritual care **Stress management** Resilience
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Annual Self-care
**Annual exam** Vitamin D - sunlight (get alot of it) Eye exam Dental exam Blood pressure Complete metabolic levels, complete blood count **Follow recommended treatments**.
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What is VOLUNTARY ADMISSION
**no procedure** – patient signs self in and can sign self out with 24 hr letter.
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INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION steps
> **1)** EMERGENCY DETENTION -- using EITHER: a **MIW** (Mental ill warrent) OR an **APOWW** (apprehension by Police Officer without warrent) > > **2)** evaluation by 2 physicians to make sure legal criteria are met > > **3)** (2 possibilities) release persons who do not meet criteria OR retain person and ensure legal representation > > **4)** probable cause hearing – this ***results*** in the **OPC** > > **5)** (2 possibilities) patient does **not contest**, judge reviews documents and, if legal rules followed commit patient to **90 days**. OR – **patient contests** the commitment and has choices – (with or without their own lawyer) present their own case before the judge alone OR ask for a jury trial. IF patient has already served 90 days and STILL meets criteria – there is another trial to commit for a longer period.( **EXTENDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES**)
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**Two** ways to **start** commitment
**1)** Go to judge --- issues a MIW (mental illness warrant) **2)** Call the police --- Determine danger --- APPOW (Apprehension by Police Officer Without a Warrant)
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Comparison between Voluntary & Involuntary committment
**Voluntary** Patient signs a CONTRACT with facility allowing 24 hour hold before AMA release Voluntary admission occurs when the client is willing to be admitted and agrees to comply with hospital and unit rules. **Involuntary** Allows State of TX to hold citizen, against pt will, until psychiatric care provider deems no longer meets criteria or **90** days, ***whichever comes first*** *(Patient may invoke habeas corpus)* in an attempt to get released.
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Criteria for involuntary committment of Mental Illness
**1.** Danger to Self **2**. Danger to Others **3**. Danger of deterioration of condition\* \*Must be serious enough to cause substantial harm or death
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What landmark suit establishes the “Duty to Warn” in many states?
**Tarasoff v. Regents** of the University of California Pt. admitted to Doc intended harm to an ex-girlfriend... -- Doc told the authorities... Pt still let go... - then killed the ex.
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What is **delirium**
Delirium is characterized by an abrupt onset of **fluctuating levels** of awareness, clouded consciousness, perceptual disturbances, and **disturbed memory and orientation**
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What is amnestic syndrome
Amnestic syndrome involves **memory impairment** **without** other cognitive problems. Just lost ur memory
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What health problems are seen in Dementia
Lewy body disease, frontal-temporal lobar degeneration, and Huntington's disease.
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Dementia - cognitive deficits manifested in both
1) cognitive impairment 2) cognitive distrubances: ie. a) aphasia b) apraxia c) agnosia
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What is Agnosia
Agnosia refers to the loss of sensory ability to **recognize** objects.
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What is Aphasia
Aphasia refers to the loss of **language** ability.
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What is Apraxia
Apraxia refers to the **loss** of **purposeful** **movement**
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What are the stages of Alzheimer's disease
**1)** Preclinical Alzheimer’s disease **2)** Mild cognitive decline **3)** Moderately severe cognitive decline **4)** Severe cognitive decline
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**Mild cognitive** decline in Alzheimer's
Mild cognitive decline (**early-stage**) Alzheimer's can be diagnosed in some, but not all, individuals. Symptoms include **misplacing items** and **misuse of words.**
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**Moderately severe** cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
In the moderately severe stage, deterioration is evident. Memory loss may include the **inability to remember addresses or the date**. Activities such as driving may become hazardous, and frustration by the **increasing difficulty of performing ordinary tasks** may be experienced. The individual has difficulty with clothing selection
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**Severe cognitive** decline in Alzheimer's
**personality changes** may take place, and the patient needs extensive help with daily activities.
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What are some of the diagnostic findings for Alzheimer's
apolipoprotein E (apoE) malfunction, **neurofibrillary tangles,** neuronal degeneration in the hippocampus, and **brain atrophy**
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What is hyperorality
Hyperorality refers to **placing objects** in the **mouth**
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What is Confabulation
Confabulation refers to **making up of stories** or answers to questions by a **person** who **does not remember.** It is a **defensive tactic** to protect self-esteem and **prevent others** from **noticing** **memory loss.**
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Four **Key** Concepts in the definition of a **Crisis Management**
1) **A Crisis is an Acute Time-Limited Phenomenon**...a crisis will be resolved *w/i 4-6* weeks after exposure to the stressor 2) **A Crisis Results from Exposure to a Stressful Situation or Event** 3) **The Crisis Creates Emotional Distress**...person in crisis feels anxious, overwhelmed and out of control 4) **Existing Coping Skills Fail to Fix the Problem or Alleviate the Person’s Distress**
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Types of Crisis
- **Maturational Crisis**...Occurs when a person arrives at a new and predictable stage of development where previously used coping strategies are no longer effective or appropriate - **Situational Crisis**...critical life event from an external source. can change self - concept & esteem. (divorce, death of a loved one...job loss) - **Adventitious Crisis**... uplanned accidental or deliberate event not part of every day life. (Ie natural disasters / wars / murder / child abuse). --- * Psychological first aid and crisis intervention are critical for persons of all ages after any adventitious crisis*
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The **Evolution** of a Crisis
- **Phase I** Person is exposed to a crisis event which triggers anxiety (robbery) - Anxiety stimulates the use of problem-solving strategies and defense mechanisms to decrease distress - **Phase II** Previously used coping skills fail to alleviate the problem (overload) - coping strategies become increasingly maladaptive as emotional distress increases **Phase III** - Every internal and external resource is mobilized to solve the problem and relieve distress - Automatic relief behaviors such as withdrawal and flight are mobilized **Phase IV** - The individual’s condition deteriorates as tension mounts, and “desperate measures” may be considered to alleviate distress (**Suicide?**)
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What is Crisis Intervention?
A short-term helping process focused on resolution of the immediate problem through the use of personal, social and environmental resources Crisis Intervention can be considered **“Psychological First Aid”**
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General Principles of Crisis Intervention
**Safety First** - Determine Whether There is an Immediate Need for External Controls --- All Clients in Crisis Should be Assessed for Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation (thoughts) **Stabilization is the Goal** - Restoring equilibrium and returning the client to the pre-crisis level of functioning is the **objective**
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Basic Model for Crisis Intervention
**Establish trust and develop rapport**...Explore the patient’s feelings **Explore the problem**...Find out what happened **Summarize both facts and feelings**...“You feel x because of y.” **Focus on _one_ problem**...What does the patient want to change? What has to change in order for client to regain stability? **Explore resources and alternatives**...Identify coping skills and resources **Develop plan of action**...Consider contracting with client
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Terminating with the Client in Crisis
Review accomplishments and discuss ways in which adaptive coping skills can be used to deal with crises in the future
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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing **(CISD)**
A group approach designed to help people who have been exposed to a crisis situation Recent research suggests that it may not be as effective as once believed and may be harmful to some people
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Assualt def.
an intentional threat designed to make the victim fearful: produces reasonable apprehension of harm.
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autonomy def.
Autonomy is the right to self-determination, that is, to make one’s own decisions. (e.g. acknowledging the pts right to refuse medicine promotes autonomy)
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battery def.
Battery is an intentional tort in which one individual violates the rights of another through **touching** without consent.
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competency def.
is the capacity to understand the consequences of one's decision's Pt.s are considered legally competent **until** they have been declared incompetent through a formal legal proceeding.
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confidentiality def.
confidentiality of care and treatment remains an important right to all patients. discussion or consultation involving a patient should be conducted discreetly and only w/individuals who have a NEED TO KNOW **Can only be released by the pt.'s written consent** The duty to warn a person whose life has been threatened by a psychiatric patient **overrides** the patient’s right to confidentiality.
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When does confidentiality end
Confidentiality extends to death and beyond. Nurses should never disclose information after the death of a client that they would have kept confidential while the client was alive.
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duty to warn
1974 Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California..was a case in which the Supreme Court of California held that mental health professionals **have** a **duty** to **protect individuals** who are being threatened with bodily harm **by a patient**. It is the health care professional’s duty to warn or notify an intended victim after a threat of harm has been made. Informing a potential victim of a threat is a legal responsibility of the health care professional.
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false imprisonment def.
False imprisonment involves holding a competent person against his or her will. Actual force is not a requirement for false imprisonment. *The individual needs only to be placed in fear of imprisonment by someone who has the ability to carry out the threat.*
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involuntary admission def.
is admission to a facility **w/o** the patients consent. generally necessary when a person is in need of psychiatrict treatment, **presents a danger to self or others**, or is unable to meet his / her own basic needs. Pts. can be kept involuntarily for up to 90 days, w/interim court apprearances. After that a panel reviews their cases.
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least restrictive environment def.
writ of habeas corpus and the least restrictive alternative doctrine are two of the most important concepts applicable to civil commitment cases. Least restrictive **mandates** that the least drastic means be taken to achieve a specific purpose *ex. if someone is being treated for depression only on an outpatient basis....then hospitalization would be too restrictive and unnecessarily disruptive.*
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malpractice def.
malpractice is an act or omission to act that breaches the duty of due care and results in or is responsible for a persons injuries.
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negligence def.
is the failure to use **ORDINARY** care in any professional or personal situation when you had a duty to do so. ex. duty to drive safely...if you don't and cause an accident, you could be changed with negligence.
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patient rights def.
Pt.s right have been modified over time, but the following are some of the basic patient rights: pg 101 - 106 - **Right** to treatment - **Right** to refuse treatment - **Right** to informed consent - **Rights** regarding involuntary admission and advance psychiatric directives - **Rights** regarding restraint and seclusion - **Right** regarding Confidentiality
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privileged communication def.
is that information / communication obtained between a patient / provider.
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right to privacy def.
is legally protected by HIPAA (Health Insurance Protability and Accountability Act) Release of information without patient authorization violates the patient’s right to privacy.
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right to refuse treatment def.
Pts. may w/hold consent or withdrew constent to take medication at any time. Commintment to a hospital facility does not mean they are forced to take medications....they retain their right to refuse treatment. ***THE ONLY* circumstance where medication will be forced is an emergency to prevent harm to self or others.**
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right to treatment def.
Federal Statute 1964 - **Hospitalization of the Mentally ill** All public hospitals are required to provide medical and psychiatric care to all persons admitted to a public facility. **O'Conner v. Donaldson (1975)** Court ruling that State cannot confine a non-dangerous individual who is able to survive in freedom by themself or w/help of family.
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restraint def.
a restraint can be any **device, equipment or material** that prevents or reduces **movement** of the pt.s **arms/legs or head**. restraints can also be chemical or even one individual holding another (Therapeutic hold).
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What are the characterisitc's of a time out
Time-out is designed so that staff can be consistent in their interventions. Time-out may require going to a designated room or sitting on the periphery of an activity until the child gains self-control
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Seclusion vs Timeout
**_Seclusion_** - confining a pt alone & preventing the pt from leaving. Should be used only when pt demonstrates violence / self-distructive behavior that jepardizes the safety of others or the pt **_Timeout_** - pt chooses to spend time alone in a specific area for a certain amt of time. Pt can leave the area at any point.
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What are the five elements required to prove negligence?
**1)** duty **2)** breach of duty **3)** cause in fact **4)** proximate cause **5)** there were actual damages.
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**Etiological risk factors** for child/adolscent mental illness
_Biological factors_: **Genetic** & **Neurobiological** * Resilience, intelligence & supportive environment aid in avoiding development of mental disorders _Psychological factors_: **Temperament**; **fit w/ parents** is crucial to development. **Resilience** _Environmental factors_: Dependent on **family**; witness **violence**; **neglect / sexual abuse**; **bullying** _Cultural factors_: **Expectations**; **stigma** follows throughout lifespan
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Risk factors that presents the highest chance for a child to develop a psychiatric disorder
Having a parent with a substance abuse problem has been designated an adverse psychosocial condition that increases the risk of a child developing a psychiatric condition. Having a family history of schizophrenia presents a risk, but an **alcoholic parent** in the family offers a greater risk.
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**Resilience** def.
The ability to **adapt & cope** Helps people to face tragedies, loss, trauma, & severe stress
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Factors that increase **resilience** in children/adolscents
Child's **inborn strengths** Child's **success in handling stress** in the environment
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**Temperament** def.
The style of **behavior** a child **habitually uses to cope** w/ the demands & expectations of the environment
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**Characteristics** of a mentally **healthy** **child/adolscent**
* **Trusts** others & sees his/her world as being safe & supportive * **Correctly interprets reality**; makes accurate perceptions of the environment & one's ability to influence thru actions (i.e. self-determination) * **Behaves in developmentally appropriate way**; doesn't violate social norms * Has a **positive**, **realistic self-concept** & developing identity * **Adapts** to **& copes** w/ anxiety & stress using age appropriate behavior * Can **learn/master developmental tasks** & new situations * **Expresses self** spontaneously & creatively * Develops & maintains **satisfying relationships**
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**Pervasive** def.
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Behavioral characteristics of children with **Pervasive Developmental Disorder** (Autism, Aspergers, PDD NOS)
Autism is primarily biogenetic
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What is IDD
IDD is characterized by severe deficits in three major areas of **functioning: intellectual, social, and managing daily life.** Specific learning disorder is diagnosed when a child demonstrates persistent difficulty in the acquisition of reading (dyslexia), mathematics (dyscalculia), and/or written expression (dysgraphia) and their performance is well below the expected performance of their peers.
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Behavioral characteristics of children with **Tourette's Disorder**
A motor (neurodevelopment) disorder **Motor & verbal tics** appearing between age 2 & 7 Tics change in location, frequency & severity over time Tics cause marked distress, significant impairment in social & occupational functioning, & low self-esteem Disorder is **permanent**; periods of remission may occur Symptoms often diminish in adolescence & may disappear by early adulthood **Familial pattern** in 90% of cases Often co-exists w/ depression, OCD, & ADHD Treated w/ antipyschotic meds: **Hadol & Orap**
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Behavioral characteristics of children with **Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder**
**Inattention** **Impulsive** **Hyperactive** Symptoms present **before age 7** Symptoms must be present at **home & school** Low frustration tolerance, temper outbursts Poor school performance Primarily biogenetic
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**Medication** class most commonly prescribed for **ADHD** & med side effects
**Stimulants** Methyphenidate (Ritalin) s/e...The most common side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances, reduced appetite, weight loss, urinary retention, dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia Weight loss has the potential to interfere with the child’s growth and development.
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Nursing interventions for child **w/ADHD**
*"reduce loneliness and increase self-esteem."* Because of their disruptive behaviors, children with ADHD often receive negative feedback from parents, teachers, and peers, **leading to self-esteem** disturbance. These behaviors also cause peers to avoid the child with ADHD, leaving the child with ADHD vulnerable to **loneliness**.
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**Milieu** characteristics for children/adolscents with **ADHD** and/or **Disruptive Behavior Disorders**
manage the milieu with **structure** and **limit setting**
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Behavioral characteristics of children with **Separation Anxiety Disorder**
***Developmentally inappropriate*** levels of concern over being away from a significant other May also be a fear that something horrible will happen to the other person resulting in permanent separation Anxiety is so **intense** it distracts the pt from their norm activities, causes sleep disturbances & nightmares, is often manifested in GI disturbance & headaches
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**Conduct** **Disorder** def.
**Persistant pattern** of behavior in which the **rights of others are violated** Age appropriate societal **norms/rules are disregarded**
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Behavioral characteristics of children with **Conduct Disorder**
Disruptive/impulsive control behavior disorder ***thought to be caused by parenting*** **Cruel bahvior** to animals 1st then people Violates rights & disregards norms (**truancy** before age 13, **alcohol &/or heavy drug abuse**, **running away**) **Aggressive** & destructive (**vandalism**) **Deceitfulness** **Pyromania** and/or **Kleptomania** Poor peer relationships; may be precursor to antisocial personality disorder Meds for aggression, impulsivity & mood: **Risperdal**, **Zyprexa**, **Seroquel**, **Geodon**, & **Abilify**
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Psychosocial **risk factors** that predispose children/adolscents to **Conduct Disorder**
ADHD Oppositional child behaviors Parental rejection Inconsistent parenting w/ harsh discipline Early institutional living Chaotic home life Large family size Absent or alcoholic father Antisocial & drug-dependent family members Association w/ delinquent peers
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**Prevention strategies** for **Conduct Disorder**
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Behavioral characteristics of children with **Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)**
Disruptive behavior disorder ***thought to be caused by parenting*** **Angry** & irritable; **temper tantrums past usual age** Defiant & **vindictive** **Disregard for authority** Deliberately **annoys & blames** **Distructive** (usually short of criminal) Difficulty w/ home, school, peers **_Not_** age limited but usually seen in **preteens** Meds. not generally indicated but must treat comorbidity
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**Disruptive Mood Dysregulation** disorder
**Frequent temper tantrums** (verbal / behavioral outbursts) **out of proportion to the situation & not developmentally age appropriate** **Persistent irritable mood** btwn outbursts Dx given to children btwn **ages 6 - 18** w/ no other medical/mental health dxs accounting for tempertantrums (i.e. autism)
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Disruptive mood management
Time-out Quiet Room
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Behavioral characteristics of children with **Mood Disorders** (depression & bipolar disorder)
Core symptoms of depression in children/adolscents are same as for adults: sadness & anhedonia Frequently assoc w/ anxiety & anger Symptoms display differently in children/adolscents. * **very young** children **cry** * **school age** children are **withdrawn** * **teens** become **irritable** in response to feeling sad / hopeless Generally, depressed children/adolscents display increased **irritability**, **negativity**, **isolation**, & **w/drawl** along w/ **loss of energy**. Younger children may suddenly **refuse to go to school**. Adolscents may engage in **substance abuse** or **sexual promiscuity** & become **preoccupied w/ death or suicide**. **Bipolar** is **more severe** if starts in childhood/teens. Youth w/ **bipolar** have **more frequent mood switches**, **more mixed emotions**, are **sick more often**, & have **greater suicide attempts**.
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**General interventions** for children/adolscents
**Family therapy** * specifical goals defined for ea family member **Group therapy** - used for breavement, physical abuse, substance use, dating, or chronic illness (diabetes) * young child: play therapy * school-aged child: combines play, learning skills, & talking about activity; aids w/ social skills * adolscent: popular media event/personality used as basis for discussion **Behavioral therapy** * behavior modification * rewards desired behaviors to reduce maladaptive behaviors * **use least restrictive intervention** **Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT)** * negative/self-defeating thoughts are replaced by more realistic & accurate appraisals * results in improved functioning
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**Nursing interventions** to alter behavior in children/adolscents with mental illness
**Physical problems** have higher **priority** than mind/behavior problems Parent training (positive parenting) Behavioral therapies Milieu therapy Psychopharmacology
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Teaching for parents of children/adolscents with mental illness
**Predict & prevent** **Act EARLY** to stop escalation Provide **safety** **Causes & prevention** of non-genetic types of disorders **Parental expectations** of behaviors **Behavioral control** of socially unacceptable behaviors
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Psychoactive medications for children/adolscents
**Stimulants** excite neurons responsible for focus
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Mental Health Assessment differences for children vs. adults
Who is interviewed? How is interview conducted? Data collected:
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**Parent teaching** for managing child's behavior at home
* **Behavior modification** - use it **RIGHT** or NOT AT ALL * Rewards occur **ALL THE TIME** but to effect **change** you **MUST** PLAN * **Punishment** is **not allowed** * **Extinction** - ignoring / not reacting to behavior will prevent the "reward" \*RNs don't have time or relationship to use extinction
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What is Acculturation
is learning the beliefs, values, and practices of a new cultural setting, which sometimes takes several generations
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What is enculturation
is a process where members of a group are introduced to the culture’s worldview, beliefs, values, and practices
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What is a highly valued approach in Western Cultures, but not other cultures.
Directly confronting problems is a highly valued approach in the American culture **but not** part of many other cultures in which harmony and restraint are valued American nurses sometimes mistakenly think that all patients should take direct action.
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What are some of the approaches valued by other cultures but not America?
*Present orientation, interdependence, and a flexible perception of time* **are not** valued in Western culture These views are more predominant in other cultures
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What is valued in Hispanic Cultures
Hispanic individuals usually value **relationship behaviors.** Their needs are for learning through **verbal** communication rather than reading and for having time to chat before approaching the task. Many people from Central American cultures express distress in somatic terms
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To provide culturally competent care,
identify strategies that fit within the cultural context of the patient RN's should understand that Western biomedicine is one of several established healing systems
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How do Asian Americans express psychological distress
Asian Americans commonly express psychological distress as a **physical problem.** The patient may believe psychological problems are caused by a physical **imbalance.** The patient will probably respond best to a therapist who is perceived as giving.
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Communication techniques effective for Native American pt.s
Soft voice; break eye contact occasionally; general leads and reflective techniques. Native American culture stresses living in **harmony with nature.** Cooperative, sharing styles rather than competitive or intrusive approaches are preferred; thus, the more passive style described would be best received.
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W/an Asian pt. with mental illness, what type of intervention best fits this culture?
The Asian community **values** the **family** in caring for each other. The Asian community uses traditional medicines and healers, including herbs for mental symptoms. The Asian community describes **illness in somatic terms**. The Asian community attaches a **stigma to mental illness**, so interfacing with the community would not be appealing
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What is the Western, biomedical prespective on health and illness?
The Western biomedical perspective holds the belief that sick people should be as independent and self-reliant as possible. Self-care is encouraged; one gets better by “getting up and getting going.” An ability to function at a high level is valued.
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What is Wind Illness?
Wind illness is a culture-bound syndrome found in the Chinese and Vietnamese population. It is **characterized** by a **fear of cold, wind, or drafts**. It is treated by keeping very warm and avoiding foods, drinks, and herbs that are cold. **Warm broth** would be most in sync with the patient’s culture and provide the most comfort.
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What is Culutral competence?
Cultural competence is dependent on understanding the beliefs and values of members of a different culture. A nurse who works with an individual or group of a culture different from his or her own must be open to learning about the culture.
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Amoung different Cultures -- are there difference in metabolic pharmacokinetics of pshychotrophic drugs?
**YES** Cytochrome enzyme systems, which **vary** among different cultural groups, influence the rate of metabolism of psychoactive drugs
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What is a Culture-bound syndrome
Culture-bound syndromes occur in specific sociocultural contexts and are easily recognized by people in those cultures. A syndrome recognized in parts of Southeast Asia is running amok, in which a person (usually a male) runs around engaging in furious, almost indiscriminate violent behavior.
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Know the following Culture-Bound Syndromes & the pts. heritage
## Footnote **Culture-Bound Syndrome****heritage** - Ataque de nervios Latin American - Ghost Sickness Navajo - Hwa-byung Korean - Susto Latin American - Wind Illness Chinese
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In the course of providing best psychiatric care for a client, the nurse must place greatest reliance on
Legal principles are fundamental to nursing practice. They supersede all other principles, standards, and judgments.
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What is the concept of Justice
**fair distribution of care**, which includes treatment with the least restrictive methods
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What is the concept of Beneficence
. Beneficence means promoting the good of others
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What is the concept of Fidelity
*Fidelity* is the observance of loyalty and commitment to the patient. Fidelity refers to being “true” or faithful to one’s obligations to the client. Client abandonment would be a violation of fidelity.
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Tort
A tort is a civil wrong against a person that violates his or her rights. ex. Giving unnecessary medication for the convenience of staff controls behavior in a manner similar to secluding a patient; thus, false imprisonment is a possible charge.
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What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
The DSM-5 classifies disorders people have rather than people themselves
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“What is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States?”
The 12-month prevalence for **Alzheimer’s disease** is 10% for persons older than 65 and 50% for persons older than 85.
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What is **Clinical epidemiology**?
A broad field that addresses **studies** of the **natural history** (or what happens if there is no treatment & the problem is left to run its course) **of an illness**, studies of **diagnostic screening** tests, & observational/experimental studies of **interventions** used to treat people w/ the illness or symptoms.
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What does **Prevalence** refer to?
The **number** of **new cases**
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What does **Incidence** refer to?
The number of **new cases** of mental disorders in a healthy population **within a given period**.
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What areas of care are promoted by QSEN
The key areas of care promoted by QSEN are patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
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Faith / Religion & stress - immune systems
Studies have shown a **positive** correlation between spiritual practices and **enhanced** immune system function and sense of well-being
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Eating disorder facts
* Complex medical/psychiatric **illness** * Disease of **control** (pt can control eating) * Anorexia is 3rd most common chronic illness * Genetic, biological, behavioral, social, & psychological factors * **Develop over time** * Occurs across all socioeconomic & age groups * Bulimia is **life-threatening**; highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses * Causes are **multifactoral** * **Global** issue
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**Body image** in eating disorders
Perception is never reality A distorted body image is DELUSIONAL & will not chg w/ reasoning (no nursing interventions will work)
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**Anorexia Nervosa** characteristics
Restricted calories w/ significantly low BMI **Low body wt** ( Intense **fear** of gaining wt **Distorted** body image Extreme focus on shape / wt Amenorrhea **Denial** of illness (secretive)
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Types of Anorexia Nervosa
_2 types_: * **Restricting** - no consistent bulimic features * **Binge-Eating** - primarily restriction, some bulimic behaviors
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Anorexic issues
* How can I appear perfect? * What is this feeling? * **When I eat, I feel sick**. * **No energy** * **No sleep** (not just insomnia) * **No peristalsis** * **No appetite** (not the same as hunger) * **No control** * **No future** * I HATE **being me** * Nobody can love ME the way I am
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**Personality traits** of pt w/ **Anorexia** Nervosa
Perfectionism Obsessive thoughts & actions r/t food Intense feelings of shame People pleasing Need to have complete control over their therapy
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**Thoughts & behaviors** assoc. w/ **Anorexia Nervosa**
* Terror of gaining wt; **repeated re-weighting of self** * **Preoccupation w/ thoughts of food** * View of self as fat even when **emaciated** * Peculiar handling of food; cutting into **mini bites** * **Food portioning** (eats sm amts of certain foods) * Pushing pieces of food around plate * Poss. development of **rigorous exercise** regimen / hyperactivity * Poss. self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives/diuretics * Cognition so distrubed that pt **judges self-worth by his/her wt**
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**Physical** presentation of **Anorexia** Nervosa
* **Low body wt** r/t caloric restriction / excessive exercise * **Amenorrhea** d/t low wt * **Lanugo** & thin, brittle hair d/t starvation * **Cold** extremities/cold intolerance/hypothermia d/t starvation * **Peripheral edema** d/t **hypoalbuminemia** & refeeding * **Muscle weakening**/**letheragy** d/t starvation & electrolyte imbalance * **Constipation** d/t starvation * **Cardio abnormalities** (hypotension, bradycardia, HF) d/t starvation & **dehydration** * **Impaired renal function** , **low urine output**, **increased urine concentration** d/t dehydration * **Hypokalemia** d/t starvation * **Decreased bone density** * **Dry skin** d/t dehydration
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**Psychological** presentation of **Anorexia** Nervosa
* **Disturbed body image** * excessive self-monitoring * describes self as fat despite emaciation * **Ineffective coping** * destructive behavior toward self * poor concentration * inability to meet role expectations * inadequate problem solving * **Chronic low self-esteem** * rejects positive feedback about self * reports feelings of shame * lack of eye contact * passive * indecisive behavior * **Powerlessness**
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Anorexia Nervosa **assessment**
Eating habits History of dieting Methods used to achieve wt control (restricting, purgeing, exercising) Value attached to a specific shape & wt Interpersonal & social functioning Mental status & physiological parameters
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Anorexia **complications**
**Hormonal chgs** **Cardiac issues** (leaky heart valves, orthostatic pulse & BP chgs, prolonged QT, ST-T wave abnormalities) & **arrhythmias** **Edema** (ankle & periorbital) **Electrolyte imbalances** (lead to fatigue, weakness, letheragy) **Infertility** **Bone density loss** (osteoporosis) **Anemia** Neuro problems (**peripheral neuropathy**) **Death**
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What is **Refeeding**?
Refeeding resulting in too-rapid weight gain & can overwhelm the **heart,** resulting in cardiovascular collapse. *Deadly complication* of treatment involving *metabolic alteration* in serum electrolytes, vitamin defciencies, & sodium retention. **Focused assessment** is a necessity to ensure the patient’s physiological integrity.
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**Bulimia Nervosa** characteristics
Cycle of **bingeing/purging (1x per wk x 3 mo)** Feeling out of control **Compensatory behaviors** (self-induced vomiting, excessive exercising, fasting, laxative/diuretic misuse) Usually **normal body wt** **Self-image largely influenced by body image**
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Types of Bulimia Nervosa
_2 types_: * **Purging** - self induced vomiting or laxative/diuretic misuse * **Non-Purging** - excessive exercising or fasting
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Bulimic issues
* How can I appear perfect? * What is this feeling? * **I eat to fill the void.** * lack of emotion / emotional pain drives binge * **I rid myself of food to get rid of the tension**. * I HATE **being this way**. MAKE it STOP. * Nobody can love ME the way I am.
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Thoughts & behaviors assoc. w/ Bulimia Nervosa
* Binge eating behavior * Often self-induced vomiting (or laxative/diuretic use) after bingeing * Hx of anorexia nervosa in 1/4 - 1/3 of pts * Depressive signs & symptoms * Problems w/: * interpersonal relationships * self-concept * **impulsive behaviors** * Increase levels of anxiety & **compulsivity** * Poss. chemical dependency * Poss. impulsive stealing * Family relationships usually chaotic & lack nurturing * Life reflects instability & troublesome interpersonal relationships
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**Physical** presentation of **Bulimia** Nervosa
* **Normal to slightly low wt** r/t excessive caloric intake w/ purgeing or excessive exercise * **Dental caries** & tooth **erosion** r/t vomiting * **Puffy cheeks / parotid swelling** (enlarged salivary glands) d/t **increased serum amylase** levels * Gastric dilation / rupture r/t binge eating * **Callused**, **ulcered**, or **scarred knuckles** r/t vomiting * Swollen hands / feet (peripheral edema) d/t rebound fluid (seen w/ diuretic use) * Weakness & fatigue d/t electrolyte imbalances * Menstrual irregularities * Abdmonial pain * **Sore throat**
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**Psychological** presentation of **Bulimia** Nervosa
* **Disturbed body image** * obsession w/ body * denial of problems * dissatisfaction w/ appearance * **Ineffective coping** * obsessed w/ food * substance abuse * impulsive responses to problems * misuse of laxatives/diuretics/enemas * fasting * inadequate problem solving * **Chronic low self-esteem** * feelings of shame / guilt * views self as unable to deal w/ events * *excessive seeking of reassurance* * **Powerlessness** * loss of control w/ binge/purge cycle * **Social isolation** * absence of supportive significant other(s) * hides eating behaviors from others * reports feelign alone
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Bulimia Nervosa **assessment**
Are you satisfied w/ your eating habits? Do you ever eat in secret?
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Bulimia complications
**Tooth erosion**, **cavities, gum disease** **Water retention** / abd bloating **Low serum potassium** Irregular menstrual cycles **Swallowing problems** & **esophagus damage** (perforation) **Salivary gland hypertrophy** **Petechiae** **Hematemesis**
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**Priority interventions** for **Bulimia Nervosa**
* **Change** dysfunctional **eating behavoirs** * **Prevent** use of dysfunctional **compensation** * monitor bathroom use after meals * ensure pt doesn't purge or exercise w/o staff knowledge * **Maintain physical integrity** * **Boost self-esteem**
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What is the priority information that a nurse should provide for a pt. w/ binge-purge bulimia
**How to recognize hypokalemia** Hypokalemia results from potassium loss associated w/ vomiting. Physiological integrity can be maintained if the pt can self-diagnose potassium deficiency & adjust the diet or seek medical assistance. Self-monitoring of daily food & fluid intake is _not_ useful if the pt purges.
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**Binge Eating** Disorder (BED)
**Recurring episodes** (\>/= 1x wk x **3 mo**) Feeling of shame, guilt, embarrassment & disgust _NO_ use of _compensatory behavoirs_ Common SE is **obesity**
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**Psychological** presentation w/ **BED**
* **Disturbed body image** * embarassment d/t wt gain * fear of negative rxn by others * attempts to hide wt gain * body dissatisfaction * **Ineffective coping** * *eats as coping method* * absence of other/more effective coping methods * *eats when full* * **Anxiety** * feelings of discomfort/dread * feelings of inadequacy * focused on self * increased wariness * irritability * **Chronic low self-esteem** * feelings of shame/guilt * views self as unable to deal w/ events * **Powerlessness** * loss of control of eating * **Social isolation** * absence of supportive significant other(s) * *eats normally in presence of others* * hides eating behaviors * reports feeling alone
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**Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake** Disorder (ARFID)
Individual **restricts food intake** & experiences significant associated physological / psychosocial problems but *doesn't met criteria for any other eating disorder*. * difficulty digesting certain foods * avoids certain colors / textures of foods * eats only **very small portions** / **no appetite** * **afraid to eat** after *freightening episode of choking* / *vomiting* Significantly **low BMI**; dependent on **enteral feeding** or experiencing nutritional deficiencies **No distortion of body image** Symptoms show up in infancy / childhood
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## Footnote **PICA**
Ingestion of **non-nutritive substances** past toddlerhood Varies w/ age & availability Occurs in pregnancy, children, iron deficient adults, & institutionalized persons Not culturally sanctioned Not part of any other mental illness _Psych comorbidities_: IDD, Austism, OCD, Schizophrenia, Trichotillomania (if hair ingested)
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**Rumination** Disorder
**Repeated regurgitation** of food Regurgitate, re-chew, spit out or re-swallow No GI or medical reason Behavior is volitional (done willingly) Occurs in secret Not part of other mental illness/eating disorder _Psych comorbidities_: IDD & generalized anxiety disorder
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Psychiatric comorbidity of eating disorders (co-existing psych & physical disorders)
**Depression** **Anxiety** (r/t food) **OCD** Substance abuse Personality disorders Bipolar Obesity
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**Assessment** in eating disorders _Daily_ physical assessments needed
Height, weight (blind wts), & muscle mass Electrolytes Cardiac function Bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension Amenorrhea Mood changes Use of enemas, laxatives, diuretics, diet pills Dental caries, sore throat, calloused fingers Cold intolerance Hair loss I & O
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**Treatment goals** for eating disorders
Refeed Stabilize wt Resolve cognitive distortions Normalize eating Treat comorbidities Improve family relationships Understand importance of balanced nutrition Develop age-appropriate identity
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Treatment Team
Psychiatrist Psychologist RN Dietician Social Worker (family therapist) Milieu therapist (PCT) Art / Music / Recreational therapists
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**Treatment** of eating disorders
* Restore pt to **healthy wt** * wt gain of **0.2 kg/day** *(slow & steady)* * food intake must be increased slowly to prevent stressing heart * Treat **psych issues** r/t eating disorder * Reduce / eliminate **behaviors or thoughts** that lead to disordered eating; prevent relapse * Control issues: do NOT agrue over wt; **emphasize HEALTH not wt**.; avoid coerision * **Behavior modification** can help decrease manipulative behavior (CBT)
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**Interventions** for eating disorders
Medications: * **Prozac** (fluoxetine) _or_ **Zoloft** (sertraline) * **Zyprexa** (olanzapine) - antipsychotic helps w/ distored thoughts **Psychotherapy** (group & individual) **Behavior modification** * promote behaviors that contribute to wt gain * limit wt-loss behaviors **Monitoring** * physiological parameters (vitals, electrolytes) * wt routinely * daily caloric intake & fluid I&Os * restrict food to scheduled, pre-served meals/snacks * observe during & after meals/snacks * accompany to bathroom designated observation times; limit time spent in bathroom if not observed * limit physical activity **Support** * use behavioral contracting w/ pt to elicit desired wt gain * reinforce wt gain & behaviors that promote it * assist pt to develop self-esteem compatible w/ healthy body wt **Promote increased independence** * allow opportunity to make choices about eating & exercise as wt gain progresses **Remove anger** / **anxiety** from eating situation (keep conversations light) Well-balanced meals & adaquate calories (**meal plans**) Be a **role model**
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Priority **milieu interventions** for pts w/ **eating disorders**
* Support restorative wt gain & normalization of eating patterns * Close supervision of pt's eating * Prevention of exercise & purging * **Strict adherence to menus** * Observe pt during/after meals to prevent throwing away food or purging * Monitor all trips to the bathroom * **Structured mealtimes** (not flexible) * **Regularly scheduled weighing** * **Privileges** correlated w/ **wt gain** & **trmt plan compliance**
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**Medication issues** with eating disorders
* **TCAs** & **SSRI** - prevent relapse in _Bulimia_ * **Zyprexa** - used to control _anxiety_; tends to cause wt gain * **Antianxiolytic** agents are **contraindicated** * **Wellbutrin contraindicated** in _Bulimics_ * MAOIs are _not_ indicated * **Beta Blockers** are **contraindicated**
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**Physical criteria for hospitalization** with eating disorders
* Wt loss \> **30% over 6 mo**. (severe malnutrition * Rapid decline in wt * Inability to gain wt w/ outpt trmt * Physiologic instability * Severe hypothermia d/t loss of sub-Q tissue or dehydration (**body temp oC or 96.8oF**) * Bradycardia (**HR)** * Hypotension (**systolic )** * **Electrolyte imbalances** *not corrected by oral supplmentation* * hypokalemia * hyponatremia * hypophosphatemia * Cardiac **dysrhythmias**
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**Psychiatric criteria for hospitalization** with eating disorders
* **Suicidal ideation** or severely out of control, self-mutilating behaviors * **Out of control use** of laxatives, emetics, diuretics, or street drugs * **Failure to comply** w/ trmt contract * **Severe depression** * Acute **psychosis** * **Family** crisis or dysfunction \**pt must be physiologically stable to come to psych unit*
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What is Stimming
autism repetitive movements or sounds...self soothing
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What is the CAGE questionaire
CAGE **C** (have you ever felt that you should **CUT** down?) **A** (have people **ANNOYED** you by criticizing you) **G** (have you every felt **GUILTY** about our drinking?) **E** (have you ever had an EYE OPENING moment in the morning?)