Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (3) Flashcards
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?
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!!!!!
Delineate clinical symptoms and course of OCD (1)
OCD Criteria
A and B?
A. Presence of obsessions, compulsions or both
B. Time consuming, distressing, or causing functional impairment.
Obsession vs. Compulsion
Obsession: unwanted Intrusive thoughts, urges causing anxiety or distress
Compulsion: Behavior that they are compelled to perform. Aimed at reducing anxiety.