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OCD Flashcards

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What is OCD?

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A disabling disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts, compulsive repetitive behaviors that can dominate ones life

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How much must these actions affect you in order to be diagnosed with OCD?

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More then one hour

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True or false:

Genetic linkage strongly supported for OCD?

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True

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True or false:

Environmental factors do not play a role in the development of OCD.

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False, they do play a role.

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What type of infection may be a cause of OCD?

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Streptococcal infection

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How many Americans have OCD?

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2.2 million Americans

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What are the risk factors of OCD?

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Family history and major life stressor during childhood.

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What are the most frequently reported obsessions?

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Hand washing, ordering, checking, locking, praying, counting, requesting or demanding assurances, ritualistic, or hoarding behaviors

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True or false:

Compulsive behavior does not bring pleasure.

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True

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Why is client driven to perform compulsion?

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To reduce anxiety from obsession

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WHat is the first line treatment for OCD?

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SSRI’s (antidepressant)

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What is the second line treatment for OCD?

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TCA’s (antianxiety)

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What are some nonpharmacological therapies for OCD?

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Psychotherapy, CBT, Deep brain stimulation

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How can a nurse help make rituals unnecessary?

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By promoting new behaviorist patterns and coping mechanisms

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How can the nurse help alleviate anxiety and stress in a pt with OCD?

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By thought stopping and behavioral contract

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Why is it important to maintain safety for your OCD pts?

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because their behaviors could harm them. Ex: sitting in the scalding shower for too long

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What is important to assess in these OCD pts?

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Physical assessment, and finding out what the client is thinking, suicidal thoughts

18
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No matter what form of mental illness you are dealing with, what should you always check for?

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Suicidal ideation

19
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What are some goals to shoot for when planning for patients with OCD?

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Client will:

  • identify triggers
  • create a restful environment
  • identify strengths that will reorder thinking
  • recognize that continued obsessive compulsive behaviors do not mean failure

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