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Psych Exam 1 Flashcards

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Mental illness

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loss of ability to respond to environment in accordance with oneself and society.

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signs of mental illness

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depressive episodes, aggressive, delusions, hallucinations, inability to function at work, dependent, lack of self-confidence, unstable relationships, substance abuse

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signs of mental health

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happiness, effective coping mechanisms, socially acceptable, contribute to society/family, effective at work, rational, stable relationships, healthy self-esteem, control over behavior, adaptable

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What causes mental illness?

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diathesis-stress model

mixture of genetic vulnerability and environmental stressors

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difference between DSM V and nursing diagnosis

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DSM V classifies mental health disorders and list criteria which needs to be met do be diagnosed with it.
Nursing diagnoses are use to develop a care plan of what the patient needs to get better

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patient rights

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right to treatment: humane, individualized, quality staff
right to refuse treatment
right to informed consent

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When can a patient be withheld involuntarily?

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danger to self or others, cannot meet own basic needs, in need of tx
generally court ordered: judicial, administration, or agency determination

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stages of stress

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alarm
resistance
exhaustion

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eustress

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“good” stress; helps us reach goals, take tests, critical thinking

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distress

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prolonged, chronic effects of stress
negative to bodies
physiological and emotional harm
lowers immune system
exacerbates depression and anxiety
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illnesses directly tied to stress

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depression
cancer
PTSD
heart disease
eczema
colds/flu
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short-term effects of stress

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increased HR, RR
increased triglycerides
increased blood to skeletal muscles
increased muscle tension

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long-term effects of stress

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decreased immune system
increased resting HR
heart disease
high cholesterol
high BP
chronic muscle tension
obesity
digestive issues
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GAS: Alarm

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fight or flight reaction

SNS stimulation, increased HR, BP

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GAS: Resistance

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body returns to normal

stimulation of PNS, decreased HR, RR, BP

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GAS: Exhaustion

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chronic stress
resources become exhausted
immune system compromised

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anxiety

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fear without a feared object

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normal anxiety

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healthy, natural, motivating

doesn’t interfere with job/social life

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acute anxiety

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threatens one’s sense of security (public speaking)

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stages of anxiety

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mild
moderate
severe
panic

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mild anxiety

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increased HR
heightened perception
alert
increased attention
can problem solve
slight discomfort
restless
irritable
fidgeting
nail biting
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moderate anxiety

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narrowed perception
selective inattention
difficulty concentrating
shakiness
short attention span
increased HR, RR
muscle tension
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severe anxiety

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hyperventilation
focuses on one specific detail
feeling of dread
loud, rapid speech
automatic behavior
cannot problem solve
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panic anxiety attack

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state of terror
hallucinations or delusions
disorganized irrational thinking
immobile or severe hyperactivity
dilated pupils
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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chronic psychiatric disorder associated with severe distress different from other anxiety disorders
pervasive cognitive dysfunction, impaired functioning, and poor health-related outcomes

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sx of GAD

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excessive worrying
restlessness
fatigue
poor concentration
irritability
sleep disturbance
muscle tension
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tx for GAD

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buspirone
SSRI
cognitive therapy
behavioral therapy
stress management
relaxation training
aerobic exercise
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obsession

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persistent thoughts and impulses

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compulsion

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ritualistic behaviors needed to reduce anxiety

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treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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response prevention
thought stopping
deep breathing
fluvoxamine (Luvox) SSRI

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core features of personality disorders

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inflexible/extreme thoughts
problematic emotional responses
ineffective impulse control
interpersonal problems

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Cluster A personality disorders

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Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypical

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Paranoid personality disorder

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distrust
suspicious
reluctant to confide
interpret others' actions as hostile
not good in social situations
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Schizoid personality disorder

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detachment from social relationships
restricted range of emotional expression (flat affect)
loner
usually very attached to animals

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Schizotypal personality disorder

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magical thinking
odd, bizarre, eccentric
peculiar speech
weird clothing

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Cluster B personality disorders

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Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcisstic

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Antisocial personality disorder

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deceit
manipulation
no remorse for hurting others
sense of entitlement
egocentric
lying
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Borderline personality disorder

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unstable, frequent mood changes
extremely impulsive
frequent anger
try to split people
recurring suicidal behavior/threats
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Histrionic personality disorder

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attention-seeking
instant emotional changes from rage to friendly
exaggerated and rapid shift of emotions
superficial and shallow relationships

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Narcissistic personality disorder

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grandiosity
arrogant
need admiration
lack empathy
self-centered
manipulation
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Cluster C personality disorders

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Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive Compulsive

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Avoidant personality disorder

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social anxiety
feeling inadequate
low self-esteem
hypersensitive to negative evaluation
fear of rejection
avoid social situations
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Dependent personality disorder

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submissive and clingy behavior
need to be taken care of
seek others to dominate and protect them
lack of confidence
need direction
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Obsessive Compulsive personality disorder

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preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, control
obsessed with rules and details
only one way to do things
usually lack sense of humor and interpersonal skills
financially stingy

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What do you assess for with personality disorders?

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suicidal or homicidal thoughts
any related disorders
culture/background
recent trauma/loss

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Possible nursing dx for personality disorders

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ineffective coping
impaired social interaction
risk for violence
risk for suicide

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treatment for personality disorders

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milieu therapy
cognitive behavioral therapy
set limits for manipulation

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