Diagnoses Flashcards
What is borderline personality disorder
focus on self, self absorption, may have suicidal or harmful behaviors
What is mania?
Making decisions quick. Reckless, sleeping little, thinking and talking quickly
What is the clubhouse model?
people involved are not patients but they are willing participants
What is locus of control?
people feel control over their lives.
if you have control over what happens-internal LOC
If you think you have no control over what happens- EOC
If we are working with a patient who is feeling anger and hostile how should we approach them?
be clear, talk with patient, art projects, journaling
If we have a patient who has trouble sleeping and may experience panic attacks, how should we help treat them?
allow expression
listen to fears
yoga
just right challenge
simple cooking
What are the differences between early, middle, and late stage dementia?
EARLY: difficulty concentrating, completing complex tasks, impair short term mem
MIDDLE: assist with ADL, dep w/complex task, loss of orientation/time/place
LATE: dep all ADL, loss of motor without support, loss of communication
How can we help patients who have abnormal eating patterns?
group activity
education in nutrition
cooking activities
stress/relax technique
What is dysthymic mood disorder?
low grade depression
What is cyclothymic disorder?
low grade bipolar
How should we approach or treat a patient who is displaying behaviors as sexual
educate on safe sex practices
no contact sports
protect them from triggers
