Ch. 8 Psychiatric Therapeutic Terms Flashcards
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light therapy
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use of specialized light boxes to treat seasonal affective disorder
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electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
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electrical shock therapy; used to treat depression
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psychotherapy
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treatment of psychiatric disorders using verbal and nonverbal interaction with patients
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behavioral therapy
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treatment to decrease or stop an unwanted behavior
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cognitive therapy
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treatment to change unwanted patterns of thinking
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psychotropic drugs
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medications used to treat mental illnesses (trop/o = a turning)
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antianxiety agents, anxiolytic agents
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drugs used to reduce anxiety
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antidepressant
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agent that counteracts depression
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neuroleptic agents
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drugs used to treat psychosis, especially schizophrenia
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sedative
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agent that has a calming effect and quiets nervousness
