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what is the most common type of psychiatric disorder in the U.S.

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Anxiety

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Mild anxiety will present with manifestations of..

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  • -needing special attention
  • -increased motivation
  • -increased sensory stimulation
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Moderate anxiety will present with what clinical manifestations?

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  • -agitation
  • -cant concentrate
  • -can be redirected
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Severe anxiety will present with manifestations of…

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  • -trouble thinking/reasoning
  • -tight muscles
  • -increased VS
  • -restless
  • -irritable
  • -angry
  • -panic “fight, flight or freeze response”
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during the “fight, flight, or freeze response” the patient will have…

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  • -Increased VS
  • -dilated pupils
  • -focuses on defense
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When a patient is experiencing anxiety they will have a vague feeling of…

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dread/apprehension

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Wear and tear of life on the body is called

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stress

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General adaption syndrome is related to the physiological aspect of stress, identified by whom?

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Selye

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This stage is when the body preps for defense

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Alarm reaction

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This stage is when the blood is shunted to areas needed for defense

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Resistance stage

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This stage is when stores are depleted and emotions are unresolved.

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Exhaustion stage

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This neurochemical in the brain blocks or inhibits certain brain signals

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GABA

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This neurochemical is the “happy chemical”

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Serotonin

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This person believed that our defenses are a means to avoid anxiety (don’t want to feel helpless). Who is it?

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Freud

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These two people believe interpersonal interactions decrease/avoid anxiety. Who are they?

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Sullivan, Peplau

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What is the fear of certain places (outdoors, bridges) that is out of proportion with actual threat/danger?

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Agoraphobia

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What is the fear of a specific object/experience (spiders, snakes, strangers, flying, dark, elevators, enclosed spaces)?

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specific phobia

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what is it called when a person cannot perform/speak in front of people? They may even report illness (real/fake) to get out of it.

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Social phobia

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This disorder is due to an uncontrollable, chronic worry that can impair functioning.

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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

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With GAD the chronic worry usually lasting longer than…

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6 months

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What are some manifestation of GAD?

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  • -Restlessness
  • -muscle tension
  • -avoid stressful activities
  • -procrastinate
  • -seek repeated reassurance
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what meds are used to treat GAD?

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  • -Buspirone

- -SSRI’s

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This type of anxiety is associated with excessive fear/anxiety when separated from someone fearing something may happen to them.

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Separation Anxiety

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what are the manifestations of separation anxiety?

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  • -headaches
  • -N/V
  • -sleep disturbances
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This disorder is when a person has discrete recurring panic attacks without any stimulus for panic response.
--Panic Disorder
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How long does a panic attack typically last? | How many manifestations will be present during an attack?
- -15-30 min | - -4 or more
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What are some manifestations of a panic attack?
- -Palpitations - -SOB - -Smothering/choking sensation - -chest pain - -chills/hot flashes
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Secondary panic disorder is due to a result of..
illness
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With primary panic disorder a ___ resolves conflict for the patient.
Injury
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What are pharm and non-pharm tx.'s of Panic disorder?
- -CBT (relaxation, deep breathing) - -Benzos (diazepam)- short term - -SSRI's (Sertraline, Paroxetine)- 1st line tx. - -Tricyclic antidepressants (Venlafaxine/duloxetine) - -Antihypertensives (Propranolol, clonidine)
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what is scale is used to rate the level/severity of anxiety?
Hamilton rating scale
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What is it called when the pt. has a feeling of being disconnected with own mind/body?
depersonalization-derealization
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when assessing the patients thought process in panic disorder, they may display...
- -disorganized thoughts | - -loss of rational thinking
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Nursing dx. for panic disorder may include...
- -Role performance ineffective - -coping, ineffective - -disturbed thought process
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Interventions for someone with a panic disorder are:
- -Safety (suicide/risk assessment) - -provide comfort (calm, quiet env.) - -Therapeutic communication (open ended questions, client participation) - -Postpone health teachings until acute anxiety subsides
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what are some RF for anxiety/anxiety disorders?
- -Women (more prevalent) - -People < 45 yoa - -Adverse effects of meds - -alcohol/drug abuse - -Acute medical conditions (Hyperthyroidism, PE)
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What cultural factors play a part in anxiety?
- -Asians (somatic-effect body)(koro-genitals retract and disappear) - -Hispanics (susto-fright from trauma "bad air" like a cemetery)
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A Hispanic displaying susto will have manifestations of..
- -sadness - -agitation - -lose weight - -weakness - -HR changes
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The most common anxiety disorder in older adults is..
--GAD
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Meds that can be given for anxiety are
anxiolytics, antidepressants
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CBT is one method of treatment for anxiety. What is positive reframing?
turn negatives into positives
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What is decatastrophizing?
making a more realistic appraisal of situation
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what is assertiveness training?
Negotiate interpersonal situations
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Anxiety is a warning that someone may not be...
dealing with stress effectively
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What are some tips to managing stress?
- -exercise - -eat right - -adequate sleep/rest - ---express feelings (talk, laugh, cry) - -set realistic goals
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when a nursing is working with an anxious person, the nurse should...
- -use short simple sentences - -use low, calm, soothing voice - -provide safety during attack (don't leave them) - -may give anxiolytic
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Nurses are just as vulnerable to stress as everyone else. The nurse should avoid trying to...
"fix" the patients problem
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True or false | Anxiety and fear are considered to be two different things.
True
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True or false | The neurotransmitter dopamine is associated with anxiety disorders
False
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``` Which of the following would a nurse expect to assess in a patient with a panic disorder? A. rational thinking B. Blaming of others C. Automatisms D. Organized thoughts ```
C. Automatisms
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True or False | Phobias result from a past negative experience
False
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what are automatisms?
performing actions without conscious thought/intention

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