psych Flashcards
loss of pleasure in usually pleasureable things
anhedonia
a sudden change in mood towards the better
may indicate the client has made the decision to kill themselves
good at manipulating you and it makes this patient feel secure and powerful
mania
this person walks in wearing high heels and tight short clothes to a knitting class
manic
needing to feel self
delusions of persecution
needing is to feel good about self
delusions of grandeur
manic patient
structured schedule, setting limits, give finger foods, walk with client during meals
used for clients with severe depression
ect treatment
communication is one of their biggest prblems
schizo
disorganized thoughts, inappropriate affect, flat affect, or blunted affect
shizo
pathologic jealousy
paranoid
cant relax, no humor, unemotional
paranoid
goal for paranoid patient
trust
client must be evaluated in person by a doc within
1 hour of restraints
order for restraints must be renewed for adults
every 4 hours
order for restraints must be renewed for kids age 9-17
every 2 hours
order for restraints must be renewed for kids less than 9
every hour
check on client in restraints
every 15 minutes
client with high anxiety needs
step by step instructions
for anxiety patient pick….
the answer most exerting - punching bag
treatment for phobias
desensitization is key to recovery and must occur over time
what type of precautions are given to an alcoholic
seizure precautions
anxiolytic that is frequently used for detox
chlordiazepoxide
defense mechanisms seen in alc
denial and rationalization
