Module 2 Exam Blueprint Flashcards
What must be obtained before electroconvulsive therapy
chest x-ray, blood work, and EKG
Why do we administer atropine or glycopyrrolate before ECT
dry secretions and help bradycardia ; prevent aspiration
What conditions would prevent our patient from receiving ECT
heart condition, stroke, hematoma or bleed
Why do we paralyze our patients receiving ECT
prevent injury/ bone breaks
What must we keep next to clients receiving ECT
crash cart
Clients become alert within ___ minutes of ECT
15
Long term effects of ECT
memory deficits or cardiac problems (dysrhythmias, memory loss)
When is ECT used
client experiencing severe mania, major depressive disorder (last line treatment)
What are the monoamine oxidase inhibitors
phenelzine, selegiline
What can cause hypertensive crisis while on MAOIs
eating tyramine foods
What are examples of tyramine foods
sauerkraut, kimchi, pickled foods, aged cheese (gouda, bleu cheese, Swiss), smoked meats, processed meats (hot dogs, bologna, bacon), sausages, pepperoni, salami, beer, red wine, ripe avocado
Symptoms of hypertensive crisis
headache, tachycardia, HTN, diaphoresis, N/V, change in LOC
Selegiline client education (MAOI)
transdermal patch teaching (use clean dry area, apply topical glucocorticoid if rash occurs) change positions slowly, observe for effects of CNS stimulation (anxiety, agitation, hypomania, mania), avoid OTC decongestants
Client education for phenelzine (MAOI)
observe for effects of CNS stimulation (anxiety, agitation, hypomania, mania), change positions slowly, no tyramine foods, avoid OTC decongestants
What kind of drug is sertraline?
SSRI
What client education should we give for someone on sertraline?
notify provider of sexual dysfunction, notify provider symptoms of CNS stimulation, avoid caffeine, take in the morning, participate in regular exercise and follow healthy diet, notify provider and hold dose if you experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome, taper the dose to prevent withdrawal, antihistamine for rash, avoid driving if you have sleepiness, may need to use a mouth guard and report bruxism, no NSAIDS, suicide ideation
What are symptoms of serotonin syndrome?
mental confusion, abd pain, diarrhea, agitation, fever, anxiety, diaphoresis, tremors
Nursing actions for serotonin syndrome
medications, fix muscle rigidity, cooling blankets, anticonvulsants, artificial ventilation
Client education for lithium (mood stabilizer)
some adverse effects resolve within a few weeks of starting , maintain adequate fluid intake of 1.5-3 L/day, monitor for hypothyroidism, maintain adequate sodium intake, avoid medications with anticholinergic effects
What medications cannot be taken with lithium
NSAIDs, diuretics, anticholinergic
What are the SSRI’s?
fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline
Hyponatremia with SSRIs is more likely to occur if
they are an older adult client taking diuretics
We should teach patients on SSRIs to prevent hyponatremia by
obtain baselines sodium before treatment, and monitor levels during treatment
Grief vs depression
grief is time limited, has resolution
Depression is stuck in grief, no resolution
Major depressive disorder has deficiencies in what 3 neurotransmitters
serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine
SSRIs increase what neurotransmitter
serotonin
SNRIs increase the amount of what neurotransmitter
serotonin, norepinephrine
MAOIs increase the release of what neurotransmitters
dopamine (big one), norepinephrine, serotonin
Tricyclic antidepressants increase what neurotransmitters
serotonin (big one) , norepinephrine
What neurotransmitter is a key component in mobilization of the body to deal with stress
norepinephrine
what neurotransmitter is linked to mood, anxiety, arousal, vigilance, irritability, thinking, cognition, appetite, aggression, sleep-wakefulness cycles, eating, intestinal motility
serotonin
What neurotransmitter exerts a strong influence over human mood and behavior
dopamine
amitriptyline, nortriptyline, doxepin, amoxapine, trimipramine, desipramine, and clomipramine drug class
tricyclic antidepressants
Characteristics of mania
elevated/expansive mood, increased activity, 1 week, grandiosity, decreased sleep, goal directed activity, high risk activities, required hospitalization, distractibility
Why do those with mania potentially require hospitalization
could have HA (bc fight or flight doesn’t stop); could danger themselves
Mania vs hypomania
hypomania lasts 4 days, no hospitalization
Delirious mania
panic level anxiety, hallucinations, disoriented, exhaustion, injury to self or others, death
Biggest difference between bipolar 1 and 2
bipolar 1 experiences mania (lasting at least a week) and hypomania, bipolar 2 experiences hypomania
Will bipolar 1 and 2 require hospitalization
bipolar 1 yes ; bipolar 2 will not
Will our patients experience hallucinations and delusions with bipolar 1 and 2
only bipolar 1
Priority nursing intervention for bipolar disorders
safety and maintaining physical health
What medications can trigger mania
any anti-depressant (tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, Atypical antidepressants)
symptoms of lithium level 1.9
mental confusion, sedation, poor coordination, coarse tremors, NVD,
Intervention for lithium level of 1.9
hold medication, get lithium and Na levels, give emetic, promote excretion (gastric lavage or hemodialysis)
Interventions for provocative or revealing clothing
encourage client to change but respectfully ? lol
Why is it important to reduce stimulation in clients with bipolar disorders
increased stress in the environment can trigger mania
What drug class is carbamazepine
mood-stabilizing anti epileptic
Client education for carbamazepine?
monitor for s/s of blood dyscrasias (anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia), CNS effects should subside in a few weeks, do not get pregnant, signs of fluid overload, avoid grapefruit
Symptoms of blood dyscrasias
thrombocytopenia: bleeding (black tarry stools, hematuria, petechia, bruising)
Leukopenia: infections (fever, lethargy)
Nutritional intake for clients with bipolar disorder
high calorie, high protein finger foods (chicken nuggets)
Purpose of MMSE in neurocognitive disorders
get a baseline picture of their behavior.. can be used for comparison later
Is delirium or dementia reversible?
delirium
What are ways we can preserve their self-esteem if they have neurocognitive disorders
do not brush their teeth/hair ; allow them time to do it
Should clients with neurocognitive disorders have schedules that change
no; should be consistent and with consistent caregivers
What can a client with neurocognitive disorders use as defense mechanisms to preserve their own self-esteem
deny, confabulate, perseveration
What is the denial defense mechanism
denying that memory deficits are occuring
What is confabulation defense mechanism
client making up stories to avoid admitting the inability to remember an event
What is perseveration defense mechanism
client avoids answering questions by repeating phrases or behaviors
What diseases does donepezil treat?
alzheimers, Huntingtons disease, Parkinson’s disease
How does donepezil work
inhibits acetylcholinesterase from breaking down acetylcholine
What does acetylcholine do
helps build memory
What can donepezil help improve in a client with alzheimers
ability to perform self care and slow cognitive degeneration of alzheimers disease
What is the onset of delirium
rapid
What is the onset of dementia
gradual over months or years
Is level of conscious altered with delirium
yes ; fluctuates a lot