AOTA Mental Health Practice with Adults Flashcards
Define delirium, dementia, amnesia and other cognitive disorders
essential features - aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, loss of executive function.
all areas of performance are affected and require assessments.
interventions: environmental adaptations for safety, caregiver education, behavioral interventions to manage fatigue and sleep wake cycles.
define substance-related disorders
classifications: substance dependence, abuse, intoxication and withdrawal
all areas of performance are affected
interventions: psychosocial therapies includiung coping, stress management, and social skills training. cognitive-bhased interventions geared toward increasing client’s motivation and control of life.
what are the criteria for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
at least two of the following for at least 1 month:
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behaviors, negative symptoms
what are the subtypes of schiziophrenia and other psychotic disorders
paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferenetiated
what are the impacts on performance for schizophrenia
cognitive impairemtsn, compromised health and wellness, recovery and reintergration hindered by community barrier and social stigma
what are the interventions used with schizophrenia
illness management and recovery, assertiveness community tratment, family psychoeducation, supported employment, integrated dual diagnoiss treamtnet.
what are the pharmacological treatments for schizophrenia
typical antipsychotics including chlorpromazije, haloperidool, and fluphenaize.
what are the three categories of mood disorders
depressive disorders
bipolar disorders (1 and 2); 1 = manic; 2 = depressive
cyclothymic - flucuation in low to high.
what are the impacts on performance for mood disorders
los self-esteem and motivation levels, family and work roles affected, daily rountines disrupted by manic episodes, high work loss rates.
what are some interventions for mood disorders
cognitive-bheavioral therapy to uncover distorted beliefs an dfaulty thinking patterns.
interpersonal psychotherpay to improve interpersonal and psychosocial functioniong.
electroconvulsive therapy
what are the pharmacologicla interventions for mood disorders
depressive disorders - SSRIS, SNRIS, antidepressants.
bipolar disorders - mood stabiliziers and anticonvulsants.
what are the different types of anxiety disorders
panic disorder, agoraphobia, GAD, OCD, PTSD, social phobia, specific phobia, substanceinduced anxiety disorder, anxiety disorder attributeable to generalized medical condition.
what are the impacts on performance for anxiety disorders
physical impairments, cognitive impairments, psychosocial impairments,
what are some interventions for anxiety disorders
cognitive behavioral training, relaxation therapy, expressive writing.
what are some pharmacological treatment for anxiety disorders
benzodiazepines, SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants.