final

Question 1

four classes of psychotherapeutic drugs

Answer 1

antianxiety agents
antidepressants
antimanics
antipsychotics

Question 2

Benzodiazepines

Answer 2

mainly used to decrease anxiety.
act by increasing gamma amino butyric acid (GABA)
long term use results in dependence.

Question 3

Antidepressant medication categories

Answer 3

Selective serotonin/ norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs)

MAOIs

Question 4

Antidepressant medication effects

Answer 4

can take 1-4 weeks before symptom relief is noticed.
dry mouth, nose and eyes.
hypertensive crisis
MAOIs have many drug interactions.

Question 5

Mild Anxiety

Answer 5

increased questioning, mild restlessness, sleeplessness, learning to adapt, feelings of increased alertness and arousal.

Question 6

Moderate Anxiety

Answer 6

voice tremors, pitch changes, muscle tremors, facial twitches, shakiness, increased muscle tension, narrowed focus of attention, selectively inattentive, learning slightly impaired, slight increase in heart and respiratory rates , butterflies in stomach

Question 7

Severe anxiety

Answer 7

communication difficult to understand, unable to relax, increased motor activity, fearful look, inability to focus, concentrate or process problem at hand, severely impaired learning, impaired judgment, easily distracted, tachycardia, hyperventilation, headache, dizziness, nausea.

Question 8

panic attack

Answer 8

striking dread and terror accompanied at times by dissociation, complete loss of control agitation, trembling, loss of coordination, unable to learn, disoriented perception dyspnea, palpitations, choking, CP.

Question 9

direct self destructive behavior

Answer 9

any form of active suicidal behavior, such as threats, gestures or attempts to end one’s life.

Question 10

indirect self destructive behaviors

Answer 10

any behavior or action that may result in harm to the individuals well being or death

Question 11

myths about suicide

Answer 11

people who talk about it will not commit suicide
one does not need to take a suicide threat seriously
only psychotic or depressed people commit suicide

Question 12

population with highest risk of suicide

Answer 12

elderly males just after retirement.

Question 13

complete suicide

Answer 13

term used for the act of suicide.

Question 14

suicidal ideation

Answer 14

expressed thoughts or fantasies with no definite intent-may express ideas directly or symbolically

Question 15

suicidal threats

Answer 15

verbal or written expression of intent without actual actions

Question 16

suicidal gestures

Answer 16

actions that result in little or no injury but communicate the message of suicidal intent

Question 17

parasuicidal behaviors

Answer 17

unsuccessful attempts with a low likelihood of success

Question 18

suicide attempts

Answer 18

serious self directed actions with the intent to end ones life.

Question 19

CARE model

Answer 19

Clarify the behavior that is problematic
Articulate why the behavior is a problem
Request a change in behavior
Encourage change by emphasizing the positive consequences

Question 20

Feelings associated with mental health illness in nurses

Answer 20

a feeling of incompetence in providing necessary care

Question 21

first priority in suicidal clients

Answer 21

protection from harm

Question 22

Assault definition

Answer 22

any behavior that presents an immediate threat to another person

Question 23

leading cause of maternal injury during pregnancy

Answer 23

abuse/ trauma

Question 24

stages of illness

Answer 24

symptom experience- first stage

assumption of the sick role- second stage seek confirmation from their families and social groups that they are indeed ill and that they be excused from normal duties and role expectations.

seeking medical care- third stage

Dependent client role- fourth stage- The client depends on health care professionals for the relief of symptoms.

recovery and rehabilitation- fifth stage.

Question 25

complicated grief

Answer 25

significantly and functionally impaired by prolonged grief symptoms for at least one month after six months of bereavement