Final Exam Flashcards
Benefits of group therapy
efficiency
financially
dual-diagnosis groups
focuses on co-occurring illnesses with substance abuse
symptom management groups
designed for patients to sharing coping skills
what is fluoxetine
SSRI
side effects of SSRIs
SI
aggression
sexual dysfunction
foods high is tyramine
avocadoes
processed meats
anything fermented
electroconvulsive therapy
brief seizures
for depression
ECT patient education
confusion headache, memory deficits after procedure
30 min
mini seizures
What is Neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
reaction to antipsychotics
increased muscle rigidity
elevated temp and CPK
NMS symptoms
muscle rigidity
tachycardia
hypertension
tachypnea
diaphoresis
drooling
What are Extrapyramidal symptoms?
motor symptoms associated with antipsychotics
EPS include:
tardive dyskinesia
acute dystonia
akathisia
pseudoparkinsonism
Tardive dyskinesia
involuntary tonic muscular spasms of face and jaw
acute dystonia
severe spasms of the muscles of the tongue, head, and neck or back
akathisia
internal restlessness
pacing
fidgeting
pseudoparkinsonism
stiffening of muscular activity in the face, body, arms, legs
salivation
shuffling gait
tremors
bradykinesia
role of autonomic NS in response to stress
activates sympathetic, fight or flight
Four main categories of abuse
physical
emotional
sexual
neglect
Emotional abuse
name calling
excessive criticism
mocking
isolating
Sexual abuse
touching
penetration
inappropriate comments
watching victim while dressing/showering
making victim watch pornography
How do you assess a child for suspected abuse?
do not suggest answers to them
reassure that they are not at fault
ask open-ended questions
do not promise confidentiality
avoid showing shock
remember children have concrete thinking
indications of DV
recurrent ED visits for physical injuries
somatic symptoms, anxiety, or chronic stress
signs of depression
neglect
inconsistent provision of food, water, or shelter
lack of schooling, medical care
physical indicators of sexual abuse
difficult walking or sitting
itching in private areas
UTIs
torn, stained, bloody underclothing
bruises
STIs
swollen private areas
objects or liquid in private areas
risk factors for abuse
poverty/unemployment
inadequate resources
social isolation
substance abuse
early parenthood
inadequate coping skills
chronic health condition
Physical indicators of neglect
malnourished
underweight
poor hygiene
school problems
behavioral indicators of neglect
soiled clothing
begging
stealing food
distended belly
delinquency
behavioral indicators of sexual abuse
mistrust of adults
abnormal/distorted view of sex
fear of men or strangers
self injury
SI
assessment signs of elder abuse
fear of being with caregiver
concern over finances
missing valuables
bedsores
need of dental care
rape-trauma syndrome
a cross between PTSD and general psychological trauma
acute phase of rape-trauma syndrome
(disorganization phase)
immediately after attack
shock, numbness, disbelief
self blame, crying, restlessness
long term phase of rape-trauma syndrome
flashbacks
nightmares
depression
low self-esteem
Meaning of aggression
behavior aimed at harming others physically or psychologically
meaning of violence
expression of hostility and rage with the intent to injure or damage people or property
