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Effects of which Norepinephrine: FAM

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F ight or flight
A ttention or Arousal
M ood

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Effects of which Dopamine? (HEMD)

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H hypothalamus hormones
E motions and thoughts
M uscle movement
D ecision making

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Effects of Serotonin: MASHH

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M ood
A ggression
S sleep and sex
H unger
H ormones
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Effects of Histamine: IGA

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I nflammatory response
G astric secretion
A lternest

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Effects of GABA: MIAIAEA

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M uscle-relaxant
I nhibition
A ggression reduced
I mpair cognition and psychomotor function
A nxiety
E citation
A nticonvulsant
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Effects of Glutamate: LAME

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L earning
A MPA
M emory
E xcitatory

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Effects of Acetylcholine: LMMMPS

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L earning
M emory
M ood
M ania
P arasympathetic
S exual aggression
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Part of the brain that plays role in emotional status and psychological function

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Limbic system

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Regulates the entire sleep/wake cycle

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RAS- reticular activating system

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Neurotransmitters associated with depression

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**Deficiency of Serotonin and Norepinephrine

Dopamine decrease, acetylcholine increase)

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Neurotransmitters associated with schizophrenia

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**Increase of dopamine

Increase of norepinephrine, Decrease of GABA

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Neurotransmitters associated with anxiety

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**GABA decrease

Increase of norepinephrine and seratonin

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Biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body

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Pharmacodynamics

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The action of the person on the drug

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Pharmacokinetics

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5 neurotransmitters associated with psychiatric illnesses:

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Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Glutamate  
GABA
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Antianxiety drugs are associated with which neurotranmitter?

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GABA-A

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Diazepam (Valium) drug class

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Benzodiazepine

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Clonazepam (Klonopin) Drug class

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Benzodiazepine

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Benzodiazepines are known to be __________.

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Sedative

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Common side effects of benzodiazepines include:

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Interference with motor ability, attention and judgement
Muscle relaxers
Falls and broken bones
Ataxia
Anticonvulsant
Should not be taken with other CNS depressants

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Alprazolam (Xanax) drug class

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Benzodiazepine without sedative response

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Lorazepam (Ativan) drug class

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Benzodiazepine without sedative response

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flurazepam (Dalmane), temazepam (Restoril), triazolam (Halcion)0, estazolam (Prosom), and quazepam (Doral) are all….

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Hypnotic benzodiazepines used for insomnia

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Z-drugs are _________.

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Hypnotics

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Zolpidem (Ambien), zaleplon (Sonata), and eszopiclone (Lunesta) are all…

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Z-drugs (hypnotics)

-Sedative effects without anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, or muscle relaxing effects

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Doxepin (Silenor) is used for… and should be avoided….

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treatment of insomnia: difficulty maintaining sleep

Avoided with severe urinary retention or on MAOIs and CNS sedatives

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Ramelteo (Rozerem) is what drug class? side effects?

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Melatonin receptor agonists

*headaches, dizziness, increased prolactin

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Buspirone (BuSpar) has what effect? side effects?

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Reduces anxiety without sedation
Dizziness and insomnia
*can be used with other CNS depressants (including alcohol)
*No addiction

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What neurotransmitters is the target for antidepressants?

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Norepinephrine and Serotonin

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Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil), Citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluvoxaine (Luvox) are all…

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SSRIs

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Nortiptyline (Pamelor), Amitriptyline (Elavil), and Imipramine (Tofranil) are all…

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TCAs

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Side effects of TCAs

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Sedation
Drowsiness
Fatal Overdose (cardiac)
AntiCholinergic effects

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Side effects of SSRIs

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Anorexia
Apathy
Low libido
Nausea/vomiting 
** Low anticholinergic effects for patients with narrow angle glaucoma
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Venlafaxine (Effexor), Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), and Duloxetine (Cymbalta) are all…

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SNRIs

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SNRIs side efefcts

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Hypertension

** Used to treat GAD, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia pain

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Mirtazapine (Remeron) is a…

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SNDI

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Side effects of Remeron/ SNDI

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Sedation 
Weight Gain
POSITIVE:
Antiemetic (for nauseated patients) 
Minimal sexual dysfunction and improved sleep
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MAOIs target which neurotransmitters?

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ALL Monoamines: Norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin
**Tyramine

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Isocarboxazid (Marplan), Phenelzine (Nardil), Selegiline (EMSAM), and Tranylcypromine (Parnate) are all…

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MAOIs

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) is used for… side effects…. contraindications…

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Smoking cessation

  • side effects: insomnia, tremor, anorexia, weight loss
  • Contraindicated in seizures, abrupt discontinuation of sedatives, and bulimia/anorexia
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Vilazodone (Viibryd) and Trazodone (Oleptro) both can cause….

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Insomnia

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This drug has serious toxic effects including sinus bradycardia and convulsions

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Lithium

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Valporate (Depakote) is an….

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Anticonvulsant used for rapid cycling and mixed episodes

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Anticonvulsants target which neurotransmitters?

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Glutamate and GABA

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Side effects of Valproate (Depakote) are…

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Tremor, weight gain, sedation
Serious: thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, hepatic failure, birth defects
*Blood levels measured, liver function measured

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Carbamazepine is an…

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Anticonvulsant

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Side effects of Carbamazepine:

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Anticholinergic effects
Orthostasis
Sedation
Ataxia
**Rash-- Steven johnson syndrome
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Tests performed with Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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CBCs
ECG
Electrolyte levels
Blood levels
Liver function
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal) is an…

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Anticonvulsant *Not effective in acute mania, but in depressive state

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Lamotrigine (Lamictal) side effects:

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Rash**steven-johnson syndrome

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Topiramate (Topamax), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) are both…

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Anticonvulsants

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First-generation antipsychotics target which neurotransmitters?

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Dopamine (decrease levels)

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Side effects of First- Generation Antipsychotics are:

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*Motor abnormalities (parkinsonism, akinesia, akathisia, dyskinesia, tardive dyskinesia)
must be monitored for involuntary movement on AIMS scale

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These drugs cause increased prolactin

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First-generation antipsychotics

*Amenorrhea, galactorrhea, gynecomastia

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These drugs are related to symptoms such as priapism, impaired memory, prolonged erection, sedation, weight gain, vasodilation, and orthostatic Hypotention

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FIrst-generation anti-psychotics

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First line of treatment for psychotic disorders because of lower EPS (Extrapyramidal side effects)

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Second-generation antipsychotics

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These drugs increase risk of metabolic syndrome

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Second-generation anti-psychotics

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Clozapine and olanzapine have the highest risk of..

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causing metabolic syndrome

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Aripiprazole and ziprasidone have the lowest risk of causing….

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Metabolic syndrome

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Clozapine (clozaril) is an …..

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Second-generation antipsychotic

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Side effects of Clozapine (Clozaril)…

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Potential to suppress bone marrow and induce agranulocytosis 
Increased risk for infection  (WBC labs required) 
Drosiness and sedation
Hypersalivation
Weight gain
Reflex tachycardia
Constipation
Dizziness
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Risperidones (Risperdal) is a…

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Second-generation antipsychotic

*Low risk for agranulocytosis or convulsions

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Side effects of Risperidone (Risperdal)…

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EPS (highest risk... increased prolactin) 
Orthostatic hypotension
Sedation
Weight gain
Sexual dysfunction
63
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Tacrine (Cognex), Donepezil (Aricept), Galantamaine (Razadyne), Revastigmine (Exelon), and Memantine (Namenda, Namenda XR) are used for….

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Alzheimers

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Drugs used to treat Alzheimers target which neurotransmitters?

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Acetylcholine and glutamate (Namenda)

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Risk of bleeding is associated with which herbal combined with warfarin?

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Ginkgo biloba

66
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This herbal may increase hepatotoxicity

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Kava

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Taking this herbal with SSRIs can cause serotonin syndrome

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St. John’s Wort

68
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Therapeutic communication techniques include (4)

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Silence
Active listening
Clarifying techniques
Questions

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Attending behaviors include: (3)

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Eye contact
Body language
Vocal quality

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Written records of a segment of the nurse-patient session that reflect verbal and nonverbal behaviors. Useful for identifying communication patterns

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Process Recordings

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GAS three stages:

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Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion (Includes distress and eustress)

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At least one week-long manic episode that results in excessive activity and energy. May alternate with depression or a mixed state of agitation and depression

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Bipolar 1

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Hypomania (euphoric and increases in functioning) alternating with profound depression

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Bipolar 2

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Hypomania alternating with symptoms of mild/moderate depression for at least 2 years. (1 in children)

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Cyclothymic disorder

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Nursing diagnosis for acute phase bipolar

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Risk for injury

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ECT is best used for…

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Rapid cycling, treatment-resistant mania, pregnancy, to subdue severe manic behavior, severe depression, acute suicide

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In which phase are the following interventions implemented for bipolar: 
Medical stability
Safe environments
Medications and ECT
Seclusion
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Acute

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In which phase are the following interventions implemented for bipolar:
Maintaining adherence to medication regimen
Stress-reduction skills
Educational teaching
Referrals
CBT

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Continuation phase

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In which phase are the following interventions implemented for bipolar:
Long periods of medications
Psychotherapy
Group therapy

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Maintenance

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Lithium is known to cause…

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Hypothyroidism and renal (kidney) impairment to concentrate urine

81
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Lithium is contraindicated in…

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Renal disease
Thyroid disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Cardiovascular disease
Brain damage
Pregnancy
82
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Occurs when feelings of depression persist consistently for at least 2 years.

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Dysthymic disorder

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SSRIs are used first for depression because…

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They have fewer side effects and do not have anticholinergic side effects

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Tachycardia, fever, restlessness, elevated BP, altered mental states (delirium), modd swings, seizures, abdominal pain, and apnea are signs and symptoms of…

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Serotonin Syndrome

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INterventions for serotonin syndrome include:

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Remove offending agents
Initiate symptomatic relief 
-cooling blankets
-Anticonvulsants
-Artificial ventilation
-Induction of paralysis
-Serotonin receptor blockade (cyproheptadine, methysergide, or propranolol)
86
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Vegetables to avoid with MAOIs

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Avocados, fermented bean curd, fermented soybean, soybean paste

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Fruits to avoid with MAOIs

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Figs, bananas

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Meats to avoid with MAOIs

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Fermented, smoked, or aged meats, liver, spoiled meat (bologna, pepperoni, salami and other sausages)

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Fish to avoid with MAOIs

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Dried or cured fish, fermented, smoked, aged or spoiled fish

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Dairy and other products to avoid with MAOIs

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Cheeses, foods with yeast, imported beers, chianti wines, protein supplements, shrimp paste, soy sauce, soups.

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True or False: Chocolate, fava beans, ginseng, and caffeinated beverages are safe to ingest with MAOIs

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False

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Drugs used most often for anxiety

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Benzodiazepines

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Part of brain associated with anxiety

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Amygdala

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Which stage of treatment for trauma:

  • Safety and stabilization
  • Stopping self-destructive behaviors
  • Education about trauma and its effects
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Stage 1

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Which stage of treatment of trauma: 
Developmental skills
Nurturing self-awareness
Problem-solving and social skills
Coping skills
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Stage 3

96
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Which stage of treatment of trauma: 
Reducing arousal and regulating emotion
Memory work
Finding comfort from others
Overcoming avoidance 
Decreasing dissociation
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Stage 2

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Three events that precipitate suicide include:

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Loss of relationships
Financial difficulty
Impulsivity

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SAD PERSONS

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S ex
A ge
D epression
P revious attempt
E thonol use
R ational thinking loss
S ocial support
O rganized plan
N o spouse
S ickness
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Ratings and interventions of the SAD PERSONS scales

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0-2 Send home w/ follow-up
3-4 Closely follow up, consider hospitalization
5-6 Strongly consider hospitalization
7-10 Hospitalize or commit

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Fear, grief, anger, puzzlement, and condemnation of suicidal feelings/intent are abnormal responses to suicidal patients by the nurse and should be reported. True or False

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False- these are normal.

101
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Level of intervention that treats suicidal crisis.

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Secondary Intervention

102
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Level of intervention that helps survivors of person’s who commited suicide

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Tertiary intervention

103
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Level of intervention that is aimed at information and education to prevent suicide

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Primary intervention

104
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Parasuicide

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Self-injury actions

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