Unit 2 Flashcards
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What is ambivalence?
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Contradictory, mixed feelings
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What is alogia?
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Poverty of speech
Poverty of content
Thought blocking
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Define anhedonia?
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Inability to experience pleasure.
Decreased activity, hypersomnia
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What is apathy(avolition)?
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With schizophrenia client shows an indifference or disinterest in the environment.
Poor hygiene
Lack of motivation
Work/school problems
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Define autistic thinking.
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Preoccupation with thoughts, daydreaming, fantasies. Self absorbed thinking.
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Describe blocking
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Sudden loss of thought content indicated by the stopping of spontaneous flow conversation. Usually due to preoccupation or auditory hallucinations.
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What is catatonia?
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State of motor immobility, does not move. Unresponsive to external stimuli in a person who is fully awake.
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What is circumstantiality?
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Individual delays in reaching the point of a communication because of unnecessary details. Point is usually met eventually with help focusing.
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What is concrete thinking?
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Literal interpretations of the environment, represents a regression to an earlier level of cognitive development. Abstract thinking is difficult. People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
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Define echolalia.
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Repeats words that he/she hears. An attempt to identify with the person speaking.
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Echopraxia
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Purposefully initiate movements made by others.
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What are ego boundaries?
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-The ability to separate self from others and the environment.
-Ability to maintain realistic self identity and strong sense of self, personality
-egos sense of psychological and physical well being.
Ego mediates btn ID and superego
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What is inappropriate affect?
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Emotional tone is incongruent with the circumstance.
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Define loose associations.
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Unrelated complete thoughts expressed in rapid succession.
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What do you say when someone is talking with loose associations?
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Tell them you don’t understand what they mean.
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What is it called when patients make up new words?
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Neologisms
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What is the term for when people have extreme suspiciousness of others and their actions or perceived intentions?
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Paranoia…“I won’t eat this food. I know it’s been poisoned”.
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What is tangential thinking?
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Going off on tangents, never getting to the point.
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Someone who believes ideas and emotions are being transmitted by thought?
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Thought broadcasting
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Thinks someone is putting thoughts into their mind is experiencing?
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Thought insertion
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A person who thinks someone is stealing their thoughts is experiencing?
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Thought withdrawal
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What condition describes when a client with schizophrenia allows body parts to be placed in bizarre or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time?
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Waxy flexability
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What is a group of words that are put together randomly, without any logical connection….”Most forward action grows life double plays circle uniform”.
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Word salad
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What are the risk factors for someone developing a psychotic disorder/suspicious behavior?
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- Have a genetic predisposition
- Brain changes and biochemistry
- Environmental stressors in womb
- Life experiences and developmental tasks
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What is meant by brain changes and biochemistry?
Pt. Having enlarged ventricles
2. Neurotransmitters( dopamine and serotonin)
3. Physiological developmental factors
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Describe poor ego boundries and what effect it has on reality testing?
If you don't have strong ego boundries, you will have difficulty with reality and get into trouble in life
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What is it when someone thinks someone famous cares about them...almost stalker like?
Erotomanic delusions
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A false idea about the functioning of their body is called....?
ie, "I'm 70 yrs old and am having a baby"
Somatic delusion
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Patient feels that someone is after them is called...
Persecutory delusions
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Thoughts that the pt. Is better than anybody else. Exaggerated feelings of importance, power and knowledge is called
Delusion of grandeur
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The individual has the idea that they, or apart of them, others, or the world in nonexistance.
Nihilistic delusion
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The individual believes certain objects or persons have control over their behavior.
Delusion of control or influence
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All events in the environment are referred by the psychotic person to the pt. ( someone is trying to get a message to me through the articles in this magazine)
Delusions of reference
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When in the presence of others, they assume they are the object of there discussion or ridicule.
Ideas of reference
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A persistent and inappropriate mistrust in others. Extremely over sensitive and misinterpret minute cues. They don't accept responsibility for there own behaviors. What type of pt does this describe?
Paranoid schizophrenia
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Pt is characterized by a profound defect in the ability to form personal relationships or to respond to others in any meaningful way. Social withdrawal and uncomfortable with human interaction. Typically unable to experience pleasure and there affect is bland and constricted.
Schizoid personality disorder
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A less severe form of schizoid disorder. Aloof, isolated, behave in a bland apathetic manner. Have magical thinking, ideas if reference, illusions, and depersonalization everyday. Believe in superstitions, telepathy, "sixth sense" and believes others can feel their feelings. Bizarre speech pattern, live in their own world. Talk and gesture to themselves.
Schizotypical
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A disorder identical to those of schizophrenia but lasts less than 6months
Schizophreniform
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This disorder is manifested by schizophrenic behaviors with a strong element of symptomatology associated with mood disorders ( depression or mania)
Schizoaffective disorder
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What disorder is characterized by the main feature is having delusions with minimal occurrence of hallucinations and bizarre behaviors
Delusional disorders
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What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. Hallucinations
2. Delusions
3. Disorganization ( of speech and thinking)
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What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. Affective-flat/blunted affect, inappropriate affect, poor eye contact
2. Alogia
3. Anhedonia
4. Avolition(apathy)-poor hygiene,lack of motivation, work/school problems
5. Attention-inattention, distractibility
6. Social withdrawal
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What is meant by positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Positive-what the client has, experience, perceives or thinks
(Respond better to meds than people with negative symptoms)
Negative symptoms-what the client lacks, loss of or decrease in function.
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What defense mechanisms are overused by clients with psychotic disorders?
1. Repression
2. Projection
3. Regression
4. Denial
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What impact does a psychotic disorder have on the clients ability to meet basic needs?
1. Physiological, self care deficits, eat/sleep problems
2. Safety and security-suicide/homicide risk, poor judgement
3. Higher level needs-relationship problems, self-esteem issues
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What is disturbed sensory perception?
A change in the amount or patterns of incoming stimuli followed by a diminished, exaggerated, distorted or impaired response to it...usually has hallucinations.
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What are some outcomes for disturbed sensory perception?
1. Pt will discuss content of hallucinations with nurse or therapist within one week
2. Long term- pt will be able to define and test reality, reducing or eliminating the occurrence of hallucinations.
3. Pt will verbalize understanding that the voices are a result of his or her illness and demonstrate ways to interrupt the hallucination.
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What does impaired social interaction mean?
Insufficient or excessive quality of social exchange
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What are the outcomes for impaired social interaction?
1. Pt will willingly attend therapy activities accompanied by trusted staff member within 1 week.
2. Long term-pt will voluntarily spend time with other pts and staff members in group therapy sessions.
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What is "aloneness experienced by the individual and perceived as imposed by others and as a negative or threatening state."
Nursing diagnosis-social isolation
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What are the outcomes for social isolation?
1. Identify feelings of isolation
2. Practice social and communication skills needed to interact with others
3. Initiate interactions with others; set and meet goals.
4. Participate in activities and programs.
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Name some TNI's for social isolation
1. Establish a therapeutic relationship by being emotionally pep resent and authentic.
2. Observe for barriers to social interaction( illness, incontinence,lack of transportation,money, support)
3. Discuss/assess causes of perceived or actual isolation.
4. Promote social interactions.
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What are the outcomes for a person with impaired verbal communication?...usually seen with delusions
1. Pt will be able to remain on one topic,using appropriate intermittent eye contact for 5 minutes with the nurse or therapist.
2. Long term- pt will demonstrate the ability carry on a verbal communication in a socially accepted manner with health care providers and peers.
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What are some TNI's for impaired verbal communication?
Attempt to decode incomprehensible communication patterns, seek clarification and validation..."I don't understand what you mean by that"
2. Verbalize the implied "that must have been a very difficult time for you when your mother left. You must have felt very alone".
3. Orient pt to reality as required
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Describe primary prevention In the care of clients with or at risk for developing a psychotic disorder.
Identify at risk individuals
| 2. Teach coping and stress management skills prior to occurrence of psychosis.
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What is secondary prevention for a pt with developing a psychotic disorder?
1. Early identification and initial treatment for psychosis
| 2. Medications-antipsychotics also known as neuroleptics, and tranquilizers
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What is an example of tertiary prevention in pts with psychosis disorders?
NAMI-working with clients and families
2. Recovery model of outpatient treatment such as Personalized Recovery Oriented services (PROS) and psychosocial clubs
3. Intensive care management including telephone contacts which decrease negative effects of community stressors.
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What is the classification of Clozapine? ( clozaril)
Atypical Antipsychotic
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What is the action of clozapine?
Interferes with dopamine receptor ..stops action of dopamine...excitatory hormone.
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What is the use of clozapine( clozaril)?
Management of psychotic symptoms , positive and negative, in schizophrenia when other antipsychotics have failed. LAST RESORT
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What are the major side effects of clozapine(clozaril)?
Low potential for EPS, sexual dysfunction,GI disturbances
Anticholinergic effects-slurred speech,constipation, dry mouth
Postural hypotension ...Agranulocytosis!! Decrease in WBC
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What are the nursing implications for Clozapine(clozaril)?
Lab work q 2 weeks
If WBC are to low check labs, temp, cold,flu ..don't give
Monitor for EPS
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What is the classification of Risperidone (Risperdal)?
Atypical Antipsychotic
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What is the action of atypical antipsychotics?
Blocks dopamine receptor...unknown
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What is the use of Risperidone (Risperdal)?
Irritability associated with bipolar, mania, and schizophrenia
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What are the nursing implications for Risperidone ( Risperdal)?
CBC, hepatic studies q month
Monitor for orthostatic hypotension,
Take BP, pulse, and respirAtions q 4 hrs during initial treatment. Establish baseline before starting tx.
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What Is the classification of haloperidol ( haldol)?
Antipsychotic, neuroleptic
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What is the action of conventional antipsychotics ( neuroleptics)?
Blocks neurotransmission produced by dopamine at synapsis
| Strong adrenergic and anticholinergic blocking action
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What is use of haloperidol (haldol)?
Psychotic disorders, control tics, vocal utterances, emergency sedation of severely agitated or delirious patients, ADHD
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What are the side effects of Haloperidol (haldol)/ conventional antipsychotics?
EPS, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, hyperprolactemia, orthostatic hypotension, anticholinergic effects-blurred vision, glaucoma, dry eyes, dry mouth. jaundice, ileus, hepatitis,constipation
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What are the nursing implications for Haloperidol (Haldol)?
Do ophthalmic exam, UA, prolactin and CBC.
Monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome/serotonin syndrome
IM use- inject into lg muscle use 21 gauge and 2 inch needle ..pt should remain recumbent for 1/2 hr.
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What is the classification of Aripiprazol
Atypical Antipsychotic
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What is the action of aripiprazole (abilify)/atypical antipsychotics?
Exact mechanism unknown; blocks dopamine at receptors
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What is Aripiprazol used for?
Schizophrenia and bipolar, mania, major depressive disorders.
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What are the side effects with Aripiprazol?
EPS, postural hypotension, hypoglycemia, constipation, blurred vision.
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What are the nursing implications when using Aripiprazol?
May be given without regard to food
-hypotension may occur
-no abrupt withdrawal from meds
Quick acting meds
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What classification is olanzapine(zyprexa)?
Atypical Antipsychotic, neuroleptic
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What is the action of olanzapine ( zyprexa)?
Unknown, may be dopamine and serotonin antagonist.
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What is the use for olanzapine (zyprexa)?
1. Schizophrenia
| 2. Acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder
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What are the side effects of olanzapine(zyprexa)?
Pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, dystonia,agitation, nervousness,hostility nervousness, dry mouth, N,V, anorexia constipation, abdominal pain, hepatitis,joint pain, hypotension
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What are the nursing implications for olanzapine?
BP-sitting, standing, pulse and respirations q 4hrs
Take with full glass of water, milk or with food for GI upset...constipation.
Can use IM..no SQ or IV..observe for 3 hrs after injection to make sure pt is alert, oriented, and free from post injection delirium/sedation syndrome.
Increase oral fluids..constipation, good oral hygiene
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What is akathisia?
This syndrome consists of subjective (feeling of inner restlessness and the urge to move) as well as objective components (rocking while standing or sitting, lifting feet as if marching on the spot and crossing and uncrossing the legs while sitting).
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What is akinesia?
This is loss of standard motor functions or slowness that causes impaired movement of muscle; plainly “without movement” or “without much movement”. It can be caused by paralysis or paralysis that is temporary and also from being in a coma.
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What is dystonia?
involuntary muscle contractions that cause slow repetitive movements or abnormal postures.
The movements may be painful, and some individuals with dystonia may have a tremor or other neurologic features. There are several different forms of dystonia that may affect only one muscle, groups of muscles, or muscles throughout the body.
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What is tardive dyskinesia?
involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities
occur in patients treated with long-term dopaminergic antagonist medications.
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What is pseudoparkinsonianism
includes slow pill-rolling finger tremors, masklike facial expression, weakened voice, absence of arm swing when walking, stiff stooped posture, and an impaired shuffling gait. Cogwheeling rigidity, assessed frequently in the arms, is a ratchet-like motion of the extremities during extension. Mentally, the client can display bradyphrenia, or a slowed ability to think through familiar situations. One unique manifestation after prolonged use of the APM is the rabbit syndrome which is tremors of the lips and a constant chewing motion.
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What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
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-high fever,
stiffness of the muscles,
altered mental status (paranoid behavior),
autonomic dysfunction.
wide swings of blood pressure,
excessive sweating
excessive secretion of saliva.
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What is the purpose for the use of benztropine ( Cogentin) po and IM with client taking antipsychotics?
It is used to control tremors and stiffness of the muscles due to certain antipsychotic medicines (eg, phenothiazines).
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What is psychomotor retardation?
Extreme slowdown of physical movements. Posture slumped, speech is slowed digestion becomes sluggish.
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What is anhedonia?
Decreased activity, hypersonic, inability to experience any pleasure.
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What is the classification of amitriptyline (elavil)?
Antidepressant, tricyclic
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What is the action of amitriptyline (Elavil)?
Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin in nerve endings, increasing action of norepinephrine, serotonin in nerve cells
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What is the use of amitriptyline (Elavil)?
Major depression
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What are the side effects of amitriptyline (Elavil)?
Dizzy, drowsy, confusion,anxiety, tremors,orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, dysrhythmias tinnitus,mydriasis, dry mouth, constipation, paralytic ileus, hepatitis, urinary retention
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What are the nursing implications for amitriptyline (Elavil)?
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Take with milk or food
May crush in unable to swallow
Dosage at bedtime if over sedation occurs,may take entire dose at bed time unless geriatric
Therapeutic effects take 2-3 wks
Use contraception when taking
Photosensitive
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What is the classification of paroxetine(Paxil)?
Antidepressant, SSRI
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What is the action of paroxetine (Paxil)/SSRI's?
Inhibits the uptake of serotonin
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What is the use of paroxetine (Paxil)?
Major depressive disorder,OCD,panic,anxiety,PTSD,social anxiety disorder, premenstral disorders
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What are the side effects of paroxetine (Paxil)/SSRI's?
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Dry mouth
Sedation
Insomnia
Headache
Sexual dysfunction
Weight loss
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What are the nursing implications for paroxetine (Paxil)?
Avoid use with St. John's wart and Kava
Check mental status mood, suicidal tendencies,increase in psychiatric symptoms, check BP and vitals if pts have cardiac disease.
-give with milk or food
-crush if can't swallow
- may take 1-4 wks to start to notice an effect
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What is the classification of citalopram (Celexa)?
Antidepressant, SSRI
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What is the action of citalopram (Celexa)
Inhibits CNS neuron uptake of serotonin but not norepinepherine.
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What is the use of citalopram(Celexa)?
Major depressive disorder
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What are the side effects of citalopram (Celexa)/SSRI's?
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Dry mouth
Sedation
Insomnia
Headache
Sexual dysfunction
Weight loss
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What are the nursing implications for citalopram( Celexa)?
Administer with food or milk
Can crush
Bedtime dose if over sedation
May have increased anxiety for the first 5-7 days, therapeutic effect 4-6 wks
Effects of serotonin syndrome -N/V, tremors
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What is the classification of fluoxetine (Prozac )?
Antidepressant , SSRI
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What is the action of fluoxetine (Prozac)?
Inhibits CNS uptake of serotonin but not norepinephrine
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What is the use of fluoxetine?
Major depression, OCD,bulimia nervosa,panic,sarafem,PMDD-premenstral dysphoric disorder
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What are the side effects of fluoxetine/SSRI's?
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Dry mouth
Sedation
Insomnia
Headache
Sexual dysfunction
Weight loss
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What are the nursing implications for fluoxetine?
Mental status:
Allergic reactions-itching,rash urticaria
-administer with food or milk
-may take 1-4wks
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What classification is bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
Antidepressant, smoking deterant
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What is the action of bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
Increase concentration of norepinephrine and serotonin.
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What is the use of bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
Depression, smoking cessation,seasonal affective disorder
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What are the side effects of bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
Akinesia, headache, bradykinesia, delusions, insomnia,tremors,dysrhythmias,auditory disturbance,impotence, urinary retention
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What are the nursing implications for bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
Assess hepatic and renal fxn
-DC product after 7-12 wks if smoking cessation progress has not been made.
Avoid giving at night to help prevent insomnia
May take 2-4 wks
Do not use with nicotine patches
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What is the classification of venlafaxine (Effexor)?
Antidepressant, SNRI
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What is the action of venlafaxine (Effexor)?
Potent serotonin and norepinephrine uptake inhibitor, weak inhibitor of dopamine.
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What is the use of venlafaxine(Effexor)?
Prevent/tx major depression, tx depression at end of life, general anxiety panic disorder,social anxiety disorder...Effexor XR only
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What are the side effects of venlafaxine ( Effexor)/SNRI's?
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Insomnia; agitation
Headache
Weight loss
Sexual dysfunction
Serotonin syndrome
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What are the nursing implications of venlafaxine (Effexor)?
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Mental status;mood, sensorium, affect, increase in psychiatric symptoms,depression, panic. Bleeding, GI, ecchymosis, epistaxis, hematoma, petechia,
-wt check q wk
Administer with food and milk
Take with a full glass of water
Start with small amounts
Wear sunscreen,
Monitor BP for hypertension
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What side effect of antipsychotics is a medical emergency?
NMSNeuroleptic malignant syndrome, or NMS, is a rare, but potentially fatal side effect of antipsychotic treatment. NMS is characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction, and altered mental status.
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What vital sign needs close monitoring when using antipsychotics?
BP
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SSRI's are known for what type of dysfunction?
Sexual, GI disturbances and increased agitation
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Name anti manic medications?
Lithium carbonate
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Name some anticonvulsants?
Clonazepam(Klonopin)
Divalproex sodium (depakote)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
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Name some conventional antipsychotics
Haloperidol.
| Phenothiazine
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What are the side effects of atypical antipsychotics?
EPS, anticholinergic effects, weight gain
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Name some SSRI's
Paxil (paroxetine)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
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Name a tricyclics antidepressant
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
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Name a SNRI
Effexor (venlafaxine)
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What are the side effects of SSRI 's and SNRI's?
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Dry mouth
Sedation
Insomnia
Headache
Sexual dysfunction
Weight loss
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Name some atypical antipsychotics
Aripiprazol (abilify)
Olanzapine ( Zyprexa)
Risperidone ( Risperdal)
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What is the classification of lithium?
Anti manic
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What is the classification of divolproex sodium (valproic acid, depakote)?
Anticonvulsants
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What is the classification of lamotrigine?
Anticonvulsant
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What are the side effects of anti manic medications?
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Drowsiness
Dry mouth,thirst
GI upset N/V
Hypotension/arrythmias
Polyurea
Weight gain
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What are the side effects of anticonvulsants?
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N/V
Drowsiness
Blood dyscrasias
Prolonged bleeding time with valproic acid
Decreased efficacy with contraceptives
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What are the nursing implications for anticonvulsants?
Regular blood tests,
Initial platelet test- monitor for bruising
Make aware of decreased oral contraceptive action
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What are the nursing implications for antimanics?
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Ensure adequate intake of sodium
Strict oral hygiene, frequent sips of water, sugarless candy
No operating machines
Administer meds with food
Monitor hydration status
Monitor vial signs 2-3x a day
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What are the side effects of antipsychotics?
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Drowsiness
Dry mouth, constipation
EKG changes
EPS
Hyperglycemia
Increased appetite and weight
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What is ECT?
Electro-convulsive therapy. Dose of a small electrical current in pts brain to induce a controlled seizure.
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When is ECT indicated?
Clients who can't tolerate the side effects of antidepressants and mood stabilizing medications.
Severe depression
Bipolar
Thinking is not clear and unrealistic
No longer function on a day to day basis
Serious thoughts of committing suicide
Physical condition is in danger from lack of food, fluids and sleep
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What are the risks using ECT?
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Acute heart attack
Coronary insufficiency
Permanent memory loss
Brain damage
Impairment of cognitive function
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What is needed in prep for ECT?
Informed consent
Physical and EKG
Lab tests
NPO after midnight
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What medications are given for ECT and why?
Robinul- drying agent..prevent aspiration
Succinylcholine- short acting muscle relaxant
Oxygen-to enhance oxygen saturation during paralysis and seizure
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What is assessed during ECT procedure?
Vitals, O2
Skin color
Signs of seizure activity
Duration of seizure
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How often are ECT procedures done?
3x/wk, for 4-5 weeks...tapered when clinical picture has improved.
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What are the therapeutic nursing interventions for post ECT?
Assess LOC
2. Vitals
3. Gag reflex
4. Orientation
5. Provide fluids and snack when awake
6. Increase activity slowly, reorient to surroundings
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What are short term effects of ECT?
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Increased BP
Confusion
Headache
Nausea
Myalgias( muscle aches and pains)
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What needs to be discontinued before ECT tx?
Benzodiazepines and most mood stabilizers...limit effectiveness of tx
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What do you do if pt is tangential?
Try to refocus back to the point
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What do you do if a client is blocking?
Remind them they stopped talking
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What do you do if a pt is using loose associations
Tell them you don't understand what they mean.
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What if pt is using neologisms?
"Sorry, I don't know what that means".
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What do people usually use impaired communication?
With delusions
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When do pts have disturbed sensory perception!
With hallucinations
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What is benztropine (Cogentin) used for?
EPS-extrapyramidal side effects
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What are nursing interventions for someone with low self esteem or poor ego boundries?
Use simple brief, concrete statements
Avoid discussion of intense feelings,except fear
Support strengths and reassure
Voice doubt as necessary.
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What are mild cognitive symptoms of depression?
Pre-occupied
Self-blame
Ambivalence
Blaming others
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What are moderate cognitive symptoms of depression?
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Slowed thinking
Difficulty concentrating
Poor attention span
Repetitive thoughts
Suicidal ideation
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What are severe cognitive symptoms of depression?
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Delusional thinking
Confusion
Indecisive
Hallucinations
Illusions
Thoughts of suicide
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What are mild behavioral symptoms of depression?
Regression,
Restless
WithdrAwn
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What are moderate behavioral symptoms of depression?
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Slow movements
Slumped posture
Slow speech
Isolation with focus on self
Increase use of substances
Decrease interest in hygiene
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What are severe behavioral symptoms of depression?
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Sitting curled up
Motor slowness
Little speech
No hygiene
Isolation with no interest in others
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What are mild physiological symptoms of depression?
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Anorexia or overheating
Too much/too little sleep
Headache
Back ache
Chest pain
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What are moderate physiologic symptoms of depression?
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Amenorrhea
Decreased libido
Abdominal pain
Low energy
Diurinal variation
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What are severe physiological symptoms of depression?
Generalized slow down of entire body
| Psychomotor retardation
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Name some nursing interventions for the depressed client.
1. Kind, warm firm attitude
2. Assess for suicide
3. Reassure that present state is only temporary-positive reinforcement
4. Brief frequent contact
5. Encourage expression of thoughts and feelings
5. Assist in daily decision making
6. Provide schedule and routine
7. Set small goals
8. Encourage participation in activities
9. Teach meds, illness
