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What are indications for ECT?

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Major Depression

Mania

Schizo

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ECT therapy is most commonly prescribed for:

a) BPD (manic)
b) Paranoid schizo
c) Major Depression
d) OCD

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c) Major Depression

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Place client on – – post ECT to facilitate — and prevent —-

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left-side

drainage

aspiration

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CV effects of Cannabis:

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  • Tachycardia

- Orthostatic hypotension

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The client is NPO — before ECT.

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6-8 hrs

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Meds to treat BPD:

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  • Lithium

- Valproic Acid

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— is second to ETOH in in use in USA.

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Cannabis

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EPS s/e of Antipsychotics:

Involuntary muscular movements (spasms) of face, arms, legs, and neck

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Dystonia

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Four Major Dimensions that support a life in recovery.

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  • Health
  • Home
  • Purpose
  • Community
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What is a common reaction to ECT?

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short-term memory loss / confusion

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ECT can be used to treat…

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  • depression
  • mania
  • schizo
  • neurosis and OCD
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What is the desired outcome of crisis therapy?

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resolution of immediate crisis and restore client to pre-crisis level of functioning

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More harmful for pregnant mothers, ECT or Meds?

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Meds are MORE harmful

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Therapeutic range of Valproic Acid?

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50-150 mcg/mL

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20 minutes before ECT therapy, what is administered?

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Atropine Sulfate

  • to decrease secretions and counteract vagal stimulation
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Pupils — with opioids.

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consrict

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— is a non-invasive therapy that uses a magnetic pulsation to stimulate specific areas of the brain

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TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

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Resp. effects of Cannabis:

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decrease lung performance due to large amount of tar (more than cigs)

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What to do before ECT?

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  • decrease/discontinue meds that lower seizure threshold for several days
  • discontinue MAIO and Lithium for 2 weeks
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Medications for Alcohol Abuse:

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  • Disulfrium (abstienence)
  • Benzos
  • Thiamine (to manage withdrawal)
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— is the restoration to a former and/or better state or condition.

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Recovery

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Therapeutic range of Lithium?

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0.6-1.2

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— is a therapeutic process of assessing unconscious thoughts and feelings, and resolving conflict by talking to a psychoanalyst.

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Psychoanalysis

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Avoid foods w/ — when taking MAOI.

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Thiamine

  • aged cheese
  • cream
  • coffee,
  • chocolate
  • cured meats
  • bananas
  • raisins
  • red wines
  • beer
  • yeast
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Suicidal ideation is a s/e of which class of antidepressants?
SSRI - fluoxetine - sertraline - paroxetine - escitalopram oxalate
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Behavioral theory is based upon what concept?
that behavior is learned and has consequences abnormal behavior results from an attempt to avoid painful feelings
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Symptoms of NMS:
- hyperpyrexia (high fever), - sweating, - unstable blood pressure (normally elevated) - tachycardia, - incontinence - stupor - severe muscular rigidity - autonomic dysfunction.
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Which of the following best describes the avg # of ECT treatments given and timing of administration? a) 1 treatment per mth for 6 mths b) 1 treatment every other day for total of 6-12 treatments c) 1 treatment 3x's per week for total of 20-30 treatments d) 1 treatment q day for a total of 1-15 treatments
b) 1 treatment every other day for total of 6-12 treatments
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EPS s/e of Antipsychotics: Rigidity, masklike faces, stooped posture, drooling, shuffling gait, “pill-rolling”, tremor
Parkinsonism
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EPS s/e of Antipsychotics: Facial: protruding tongue, smacking, licking, spastic facial distortion, smacking movements Limbs: choreic, athetoid Trunk: pelvic thrusts, neck & shoulder movements
Tardive Dyskinesia - irreversable!! - withdraw drug at first sign
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Anti-cholinergic s/e with which drugs?
SSRI
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ECT is used primarily to treat ---
major depression
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--- occurs most frequently in women; symptoms may occur 50 to 60 days following initiation of therapy
Akathasia
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--- is the induction of a grand mal (generalized) seizure into the brain.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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What is the purpose of ECT?
cause a Grand Mal seizure that lasts 25-60 secs
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What is given before ECT?
- Muscle Relaxer | - Atropine Sulfate
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Is ECT a cure or a treatment?
treatment only, not a cure
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Adverse effects of VNS?
- Voice changes - Dysphagia - Neck Pain
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Can ECT treat substance abuse?
No
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What is administerd during Dystonia / Oculogyric Crisis?
IV benztropine mesylate
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Do not alter --- when taking Lithium?
sodium/fluid intake
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EPS s/e of Antipsychotics: Uncontrolled rolling back of the eyes
Oculogyric Crisis
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Chronic --- use results in obstructive airway disorders.
cannabis
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Most common s/e of ECT is ---
temporary memory loss confusion
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How long should the seizure induced by ECT last?
15-25 secs
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May occur as part of Dystonia and is to be treated as an emergency.
Oculogyric Crisis
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EPS s/e of Antipsychotics: Motor inner driven restlessness
Akathasia
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Opioid withdrawal symptoms:
- dysphoric mood - n/v - muscle aches - piloerection - sweating - diarrhea - fever - insomnia
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The priority nursing intervention before starting ECT is to: a) Take vitals and record b) Have client void c) Administer succinylcholine d) Ensure that the consent form has been signed
d) Ensure that the consent form has been signed
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Barbiturates are in which class of drugs?
Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Drugs
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Atropine sulfate is administered to a client receiving ECT for what purpose? a) alleviate anxiety b) decrease secretions c) relax muscles d) as a short-acting anesthetic
b) decrease secretions
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Meds to treat depressoin:
- SSRI - Tricyclic - MAOI - Welbutrin
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Barbiturates end in ---
-barbital
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What is the only absolute contraindication for ECT?
ICP (Intracranial Pressure) - b/c ECT is associated w/ a physiological rise in CSF
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Meds to treat Anxiety?
- Antihistamines (hydroxyzine) - Benzos - Buspirone
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Robert and Otten's Seven Stage Crisis Intervention Model:
Stage 1: Psychosocial Assessment Stage 2: Establish Rapport Stage 3: Identify Crisis Precipitants Stage 4: Handle Emotions Stage 5: Explore Alternatives Stage 6: Action Plan Stage 7: Follow-up
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--- is a life-threatening, neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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Why is a blood pressure cuff inflated over a lower limb in ECT?
to ensure that the seizure activity can be observed in this one limb that is unaffected by the muscle relaxant
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What is VNS?
Vagus Nerve Stimulation - provides electrical stimulation through the vagus nerve through a device that is implanted under the client’s chest
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Physiological symptoms of cannabis use may include:
- tremors - muscle rigidity - conjuctival redness
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Which involves more verbal therapist-to-client interaction: a) Psychoanalysis b) Psychotherapy
b) Psychotherapy
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--- occurs most often in men and in people younger than 25.
Dystonia
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--- enhances sexual experience.
Cannabis
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How long is the electrical shock w/ ECT?
0.2-0.8 secs
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What is WRAP?
Wellness Recovery Action Plan - a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be

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