Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (3) Flashcards

1
Q

Identify appropriate treatment including nursing interventions, wellness strategies,
and psychopharmacological interventions for individuals with OCDs (2)

OCD Pharm treatment? 2
OCD Therapy treatment? 2
Goal? 1
OCD Nursing Interventions? 4
Assess?
Do not?

A

SSRI (Fluvoxamine)
TCAs (clomipramine)

CBT and ERP

Goal: reduce amount of time spent on rituals

Assess Severity and Safety!
Skin integrity
DO NOT INTERUPT COMPULSION!!!!!

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2
Q

Delineate clinical symptoms and course of OCD (1)

OCD Criteria
A and B?

A

A. Presence of obsessions, compulsions or both

B. Time consuming, distressing, or causing functional impairment.

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3
Q

Obsession vs. Compulsion

A

Obsession: unwanted Intrusive thoughts, urges causing anxiety or distress

Compulsion: Behavior that they are compelled to perform. Aimed at reducing anxiety.

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