Exam 1 Flashcards
Cognition impairment may signify _______
Alzheimer’s disease
A state of well-being in which an individual is able to realize his or her own potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and make a contribution to the community is considered ________ ________
Mental health
_____ _____ refers to all mental disorders with definable diagnoses manifested in significant dysfunction that may be related to development, biological, or psychological disturbances in mental functioning
Mental illness
Emotions may be affected by _____
Depression
Behavioral alterations may be apparent with _____
Schizophrenia
Projective questions usually start with _______?
What if
Presupposition questions usually discuss ______?
Future goals
I.e. Suppose you woke up in the morning is a miracle happened and this probably had gone away. What would be different? How would it change your life?
_____ is associated with physical characteristics, such as body movements in past years. Facial expressions, I contact or lack there of, the way someone holds the head, legs, and shoulders, and so on convey a multitude of messages
Kinesics
_____ refers to the study of personal space and the significance of physical distance between individuals.
Proxemics
_____ distance is 0-18 inches
Intimate
_____ distance is 18-40 inches
Personal
_____ distance is 4-12 feet
Social
_____ distance is 12 or more feet
Public
What are the three stages of General adaptation syndrome (GAS)?
Alarm,
Resistance/Adaptation,
Exhaustion
_____ is a negative, draining energy that results in anxiety, depression, confusion, helplessness, hopelessness, and fatigue.
Distress
_____ is a positive, beneficial energy that motivates and results in feelings of happiness, hopefulness, and purposeful movement.
Eutress
For the short term effects of stress related to cortisol and corticoids in the hypothalamus?
Fluid loss, increased glucose by gluconeogenesis, decreased inflammation, decreased brain norepinephrine
For the long term (chronic) effects of stress related to cortisol and corticoids in the hypothalamus?
Immune system compromise, atherosclerosis, depression, high blood pressure, insulin insensitivity, obesity, high blood lipid, protein breakdown
For the short term effects of stress related to epinephrine and norepinephrine in the central nervous system?
Increased heart rate, increased respiration, increased triglycerides, increase platelet aggregation, decreased kidney clearance, increase blood to skeletal muscles, increased muscular tension
For the long term (chronic) effects of stress related to cortisol and corticoids in the hypothalamus?
High resting heart rate, heart disease, platelet aggregation, reactive high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, Renal/hepatic problems, glucose intolerance, chronic muscle tension, hyperventilation, digestive problems, chronic anxiety/anger
What are the overall effects of stress on the body?
Hypertension, heart disease/heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, ulcers, chronic G.I. problems, allergies, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, headaches, reduced immunity, kidney and liver disease
_____ is the progressive deterioration of cognitive functioning and global impairment of intellect with no change in consciousness.
Dementia
_____ is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60% to 80% of all dementias.
Alzheimer’s
_____ is memory loss that interferes with one’s activities of daily living.
Alzheimer’s
What are the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease?
Cardiovascular disease,
social engagement and diet,
head injury and traumatic brain injury
What are some of the defense mechanisms with Alzheimer’s?
Denial,
confabulation,
perseveration,
avoidance of questions
What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
Memory impairment, Disturbances in executive functioning, Aphasia (loss of language ability), Apraxia (loss of purposeful movement), Agnosia (loss of sensory ability to recognize objects)
What are the three stages of Alzheimer’s disease?
Preclinical,
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease,
Dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease
Contributing factors of delirium?
Hypoglycemia, fever, dehydration, hypotension, infection, ever struggle reaction, head injury, change in environment, pain, emotional stress
This neurocognitive disorder presents with altered levels of consciousness
Delirium
These neurocognitive disorder’s may also present with sundowning
Delirium and dementia
______ can’t present with rapid mood swings, fearfulness, anxiety, suspicious thoughts, aggressiveness, hallucinations and or delusions
Delirium
These symptoms may occur in late Alzheimer’s disease
Agraphia (inability to read or write),
Hyperorality (The need to taste, chew, and put everything in one’s mouth),
Visual agnosia (Lost ability to recognize familiar objects),
Hypermetamorphosis (manifested by touching everything in sight)
Which medications are aimed at preventing acetylcholine breakdown in Altheimer’s disease patients?
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Tacrine hydrochloride, Donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine, Memantine (Namenda),
This medication treats mild to moderate symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and improves functioning while slowing the progression of the disease
Tacrine (Cognex)
Has significant side effects including elevated liver transaminases levels, gastrointestinal effects, and liver toxicity. As a result it is no longer marketed for used with dementia
What classification of medication is used as first-line treatment for depression
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
This nurse/patient relationship phase involves chart review and preparation for first meeting with patient
Pre-orientation phase
This nurse/patient relationship phase can last anywhere from a few meeting or over an extended period of time. Initial interview is conducted, nurses role is clarified, confidentiality is discussed, termination is introduced, and patient problems are discussed with mutually agreed upon goals
Orientation phase
This nurse/patient relationship phase is where the relationship is maintained, information is shared, further data is gathered, and the promotion of patient problem-solving skills, self-esteem, and behavioral changes begin
Working phase
The inability to identify familiar objects or people is called ____
Agnosia
The inability to successfully perform simple tasks is called _____
Apraxia
The inability to read or write is called _____
Agraphia
I need to taste, Chin, and put everything in one’s mouth is called _____
Hyperorality
Forgetting familiar words, the location of every day objects, coming up with the right word or name, trouble remembering names when introduced to new people, difficulty performing tasks in social and work settings, forgetting material that was just read, misplacing things, trouble planning/organizing, are all signs of which stage of Alzheimer’s disease?
Mild cognitive Alzheimer’s disease
Impaired ability to perform mental arithmetic, difficulty performing complex tasks such as paying bills, becoming moody or withdrawn, gaps in memory, unable to recall ones address or telephone number, becoming confused about location and day, choosing proper clothing, are all part of what stage of Alzheimer’s disease?
Moderate or mid stage Alzheimer’s disease
No assistance with eating are using the toilet is yet required
Personality changes, the need for extensive help with ADLs, loss of awareness of recent experiences and surroundings, I won’t remember names, major changes in sleep patterns, needing assistance toileting, wandering, are all part of which stage of Alzheimer’s disease?
Severe Alzheimer’s disease
_____ is the normal, healthy fluctuations in mood
Euthymia
_____ is the lack of interest in normal activities
Anhedonia
_____ mania feels wonderful in the beginning but turns scary and dark as it progresses toward loss of control and confusion
Euphoric
_____ mania is referred to as mixed state or agitated depression, with depressive symptoms along with mania.
Dysphoric
The _____ phase of Bipolar disorder focuses on injury prevention
Acute
The _____ phase of bipolar disorder lasts for 4-9 months
Continuation
The _____ phase of bipolar disorder focuses on prevention of relapse
Maintenance
_____ is the primary medication for Bipolar disorder
Lithium
What is the therapeutic level for lithium?
0.8 - 1.4 therapeutic
0.6 - 1.2 maintenance blood level
>1.5 is toxic
What are the expected side effects for lithium at therapeutic levels of 0.4 to 1.0?
Fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, mild nausea, general discomfort, weight gain