Ch. 29 Anger

Question 1

Anger

Answer 1

Emotional response to frustration as perceived by the individual

Question 2

Aggression

Answer 2

Typically is goal-directed with the intent of harming a specific person or object

Question 3

Comorbidities

Answer 3

Depressive disorders
PTSD
Alzheimer's disease
Personality d/o
Psychotic d/o

Question 4

Preassultive

Answer 4

Client begins to become angry and exhibits increasing anxiety, hyperactivity, & verbal abuse

Question 5

Assaultive

Answer 5

Client commits an act of violence. Seclusion & physical restraints may be required

Question 6

Postassaultive

Answer 6

Staff reviews the incident with the client

Question 7

Manifestations

Answer 7

• Hyperactivity
• Defensive response when criticized, easily offended
• Eye contact that is intense, or no eye contact at all
• Facial expressions, suc as frowning or grimacing
• Body language, such as waving arms
• Aggressive postures
• Verbal cues such as loud rapid talking
• Drug or alcohol intoxication

Question 8

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Ziprasidone (Geodon)

Answer 8

Atypical antipsychotics

Controls aggressive & impulsive behaviors

Question 9

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Answer 9

Antipsychotic
Monitor for parkinsonian & anticholinergic side effects
Monitor for NMS, indicated by muscle rigidity

Question 10

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Answer 10

Negativity
Disobedience
Hostility
Defiant behaviors (esp. toward authority figures)
Stubbornness
Argumentativeness
Limit testing
Unwillingness to compromise
Refusal to accept responsibility for misbehavior

Question 11

Conduct disorder

Answer 11

Persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or rules and norms of society

Question 12

Categories of Conduct Disorder

Answer 12

Aggression to people & animals
Destruction of property
Deceitfulness or theft
Serious violation of rules