Need to know Flashcards
Lithium level
Initial treatment: 0.8-1.4 mEq/L
Maintenance level: 0.4-1.0 mEq/L
Bupropin
Nicotine use
buprenorphine
opiate withdraw
chlordiazpoxide
alcohol use
disulfiram
Alcohol use
naltrexone
reduces alcohol cravings
lorazepam
decreases seizures for alcohol withdraw
methadone
heroin use
neologism
word made up by the pt. Positive manifestations of schizophrenia
Avolition
negative manifestation of schizophrenia, behaviors or thought patterns that are absent and should be present. lack of motivation
clang association
the use of rhyming words. positive manifestation of schizophrenia.
Religiousity
obsession with religious ideas and actions, positive manifestations of schizophrenia.
nonmaleficence
ethical concept of avoiding harm
veracity
duty to tell the truth
anhedonia
loss of interest in daily activities
alogia
inability to speak due to mental deficiencies, or a manifestation of dementia
anergia
lack of energy