Psychological Disorders Flashcards
___ are at greater risk for bipolar.
females
Those with mania, ___ may produce aggression.
disagreements
Psychogenic amnesia
forgets all aspects of the past
Patients with neuroses realize
they have a problem
Catatonic schizo
motor disturbances with rigid posturing
episodes of uncontrolled movements but they stay aware during.
Conversion disorder
paralysis is the most common finding
Somatization disorder is primarily in
women
Antidepressants can cause
hypertension or orthostatic hypotension
Antipsychotic agents are used for
schizo, various psychotic disorders and sometimes Alzheimers
Antipsychotic agents side effects
motor side effects, tardive dyskinesia, pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, weight gain, DM, hyperlipidemia.
Akathisia
agitation, distress, restlessness
tardive dyskinesia
repetitive, involuntary movements like grimacing and eye blinking
Primary agent used in bipolar
lithium
Long-term use of lithium can cause
osteoporosis
Benzos cause
sleep
risk of falling
Tips for interacting with escalating patients
do not force eye contact, allow them to look away.
do not turn your back on an agitated patient
do not allow them to block the exit
maintain more space
stand at an angle
stay at eye level
keep hands out of your pcket
