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define anxiety

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  • feeling of uneasiness, uncertainty, and helplessness
  • state of tension
  • associated with feelings of dread or doom
  • response to a real or imagined treat or stressor
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what are the purposes for anxiety

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  • warning of impending danger
  • increase learning
  • provides motivation
  • leads to in/effective and mal/adaptive behaviors
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responses to anxiety occur on what four levels

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mild
moderate
severe
panic

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what are the types of anxiety

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signal anxiety
anxiety state
anxiety trait

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define signal anxiety

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a learned response to an anticipated event

Ex: a cal student becomes nauseated during exams

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define anxiety state

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occurs when one’s coping abilities become overwhelmed and emotional control is lost
EX: emergencies, accidents, traumas

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define anxiety trait

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a learned component of the personality

EX: react with anxiety in relatively low stress situations

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what are some physical symptoms of anxiety

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muscle tension
fidgeting
headaches
problems with sleep
nausea
dizziness
sweating
increased HR
elevated BP
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coping mechanics come in what 4 realms

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physical
intellectual
spiritual
emotional

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coping mechanism in the physical realm includes

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efforts to directly face and handle the problem

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intellectual coping mechanisms are aimed at what

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making the threat less meaningful by changing one’s perception

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spiritual coping methods include what

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faith
prayer
ritual

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emotional coping responses include what

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crying

communicating or sharing one’s anxious feeling

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common defense mechanism; dissociation

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separation of emotions from situation; removal of painful anxieties from conscious awareness
Ex:a solider casually describes the battle in which he lost his leg

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common defense mechanism; intellectualization

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focusing of attention of technical or logical aspects of threatening situation
EX: a wife describes the details of nurse’s unsuccessful attempts to prevent the death of her husband

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common defense mechanisms; projection

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putting of one’s own unacceptable thoughts, wishes, emotions onto others
EX: a woman is afraid to leave her house because she knows ppl will riddle her

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common defense mechanism; reaction formation

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development of conscious attitudes and behavior patterns that are opposite to what one really would like to have
EX: a man with homosexual feelings, which he finds to be threatening, engages in excessive heterosexual activities

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common defense mechanism; restitution

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giving back to resolve guilt feelings

EX: a man argues with his wife and then buys her roses

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common defense mechanism; suppression

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removal of conflict by removing anxiety from consciousness

EX: a woman with a family history of breast cancer “forgets” her appointment for a mammogram

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common defense mechanism; symbolization

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use of an unrelated object to represent hidden idea

EX: a girl who feel insignificant draws a picture of her family in which she is the smallest character

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common defense mechanism; undoing

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inappropriate behavior that is followed by acts to take away or reverse action and decrease guilt and anxiety
EX: a man physically abuses his wife then cleans her wounds and nurses her back to health

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what are the purposes of defense mechanisms

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reduce or avoid negative states such as conflict, frustration, anxiety, and stress

  • used when on feels threatened
  • helps avoid negative emotional states
  • reduce uncomfortable negative emotions
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what is a crisis

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when one’s ability to cope with anxiety is overwhelmed

-defense mechanisms are no longer useful

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what is bad about having too little or too much anxiety

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too little=lack of attention or focus in important situation

too much=overwhelm and immobilize an individual. inability to accomplish important tasks

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the causes of anxiety are a combination of what factors

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biological
psychosocial
environmental

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biological model; theory relating to anxiety

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find a biological or physical basis for anxiety

  • role of neurotransmitters
  • result from the dysfunction of two or more neurotransmitters
  • inappropriately activated norepinephrine
  • hormonal imbalances, substance abuse, eating and sleeping disorders, headaches, fatigue
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psychodynamic model; theories relating to anxiety

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result of a conflict btw two opposing forces within an individual

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interpersonal model; theories relating to anxiety

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interactions with others.

childhood interaction resulting in negative outcomes

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behavioral model; theories relating to anxiety

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a learned response
when individual encounter a signal that reminds them of earlier anxious times
learn to react with anxiety

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existential theory

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result of a loss of life’s meaning

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what are some examples of behavior that seem to soothe and lessen anxiety for young children

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thumb sucking
nail bitting
hair pulling
rhythmic body movements

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problems associated with anxiety in children include

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compulsion
phobias
separation anxiety disorder
overanxious disorder
avoidance disorders
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what is separation anxiety disorder

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diagnosed when children are unable to be without their parents for any length of time

  • physical complaints include headaches, nausea, vomiting, nightmares
  • fear of death, animals, monsters, and harmful situations
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in children; overanxious disorder

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  • unrealistic levels of anxiety lasting longer than 6 months
  • worry about everything
  • happens when parents focus on overachievement and downplay their actual accomplishments
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in children; avoidance behaviors

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  • child refuses to cope with the anxiety-producing situation by ignoring it
  • reactions to divorce, death, or separation
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adolescence who ineffectively cope with anxiety often express themselves with inappropriate behavior such as

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running away from home
becoming angry
defiant
aggressive
manipulative
experimenting with drugs
engaging in high-risk behaviors
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when adult anxieties are not successfully managed, what help problems can result

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generalized or situational anxiety disorder
panic disorders
phobias
behavior addictions
obsession
compulsive activities
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what are characteristics of anxiety in older adulthood. what are some behaviors indicating the presence of anxiety

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often deny their anxiety
less likely to share feelings
-apathy, changes in eating, sleeping, ability to concentrate, impatience, fatigue

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define anxiety disorder

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exists when anxiety is expressed in ineffective or maladaptive ways and one’s coping mechanisms do not successfully relieve the distress

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anxiety disorders are characterized by types. what are they

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generalized
panic
phobic
obsessive-compulsive
behavioral
post-traumatic
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describe generalized anxiety disorder

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  • when an individual’s anxiety is broad, long lasting, and excessive
  • primarily a disturbance in the emotional area
  • eventually affects every other aspect of individual
  • worried and anxious more often than not
  • difficult to control their worries
  • occurs in person with IBS, headaches, sleep disturbances, substance abuse
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what is generalized anxiety called in children, and how does it differ from adults

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overanxious disorder of childhood

-worry about their school performance and social interactions while adults concentrate on worrying about everyday events

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describe panic disorder

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brief period of intense fear or discomfort

  • accompanied by various physical and emotional reactions
  • 1 to 15 minutes long
  • more common in women
  • separated/dived a
  • ages 24-44
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what are the two kinds of panic disorder

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those associated with agoraphobia and those that are not

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what is agoraphobia

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anxiety about possible situations in which panic attack may occur
avoid ppl, places, or events
-fear accompanies a sense of helplessness and embarrassment
-typically associated with public situations

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treatment for panic disorders has what 3 goals

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educate client about disorder

  • block panic attacks pharmacologically
  • assist clients in developing more adaptive ways of coping
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define phobia

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an internal fear reaction
involve specific situations or objects
-obsessive in nature
-tend to dwell on their object of fear to almost point of fascination
-immobilizing
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what are some panic attack criteria

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must have at least 4 symptoms and reach peak within 10 minutes

  • palpitations, pounding heart, fast HR
  • sweating
  • trembling/shaking
  • feelings of SOB
  • feelings of choking
  • CP or discomfort
  • nausea or abdominal distress
  • dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded or faint
  • derealization or depersonalization
  • far of losing control or going crazy
  • fear of dying
  • paresthesias
  • chills or hot flashes
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what is the difference btw obsession and compulsion

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obsession is a distressing persistent thought

compulsion is a distressing recurring behavior

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summarize OCD

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  • can begin early as 3
  • usually begin in adolescence
  • most common obsession relate to cleanliness, dirt, germs, aggressive and sexual impulse, health concerns, safety, order and symmetry
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how is OCD treated

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combination of drug and behavior therapy

-antidepressants and SSRI (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)

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what is traumatic stress reaction

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series of behavioral and emotional responses following an overwhelming stressful event

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what are important therapeutic interventions for clients with traumatic stress reaction

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providing psychological stability, emotional support, advocacy

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what is post-traumatic stress disorder

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been exposed to a traumatic experience that was outside the realm of normal life experiences

  • intense fear, horror, helplessness
  • symptoms include flashbacks, anxiety, depression, and nightmares
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how do you treat PTSD

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drug therapy, mental health interventions, emotional support

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what are three behavioral therapies used successfully in treating phobias

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cognitive behavioral therapy
systematic desensitization
flooding

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describe cognitive behavioral therapy

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helps clients intellectually understand the ineffective behaviors used to cope with anxiety and replace them with more successful behaviors

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describe systematic desensitization

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clients leant to cope with one anxiety-provoking stimulus at a time
step by step method
allows clients to develop more effective ways of perceiving their anxiety

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describe flooding

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  • the opposite of desensitization

- rapidly and repeatedly exposes clients to the feared object or situation

60
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side effects of benzodiazepines on central nervous system and nursing interventions

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dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, headache, tremors, depression, insomnia, hallucination
-ensure safety, prevent falls, assist with ambulation, use side rails. assess mental status routinely

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side effects of benzodiazepines on GI and nursing interventions

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  • dry mouth, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
  • give med with food/milk. oral care. offer candy, gum, sips of water. monitor intake/output
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side effects of benzodiazepine on cardiovascular and nursing interventions

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  • ECK changes, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia

- asses BP, pulse. monitor complete blood count

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side effects of benzodiazepine on eyes, ears, nose, throat and nursing interventions

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  • blurred vision, ringing in ears

- ensure safety

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side effects of benzodiazepines on integument and nursing interventions

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  • itching, rash, dermatitis

- use tepid baths w/o soap. asses rash

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side effects of benzodiazepines on emotional and nursing interventions

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  • feelings of detachment, irritability, increased hostility

- encourage social interactions, asses for loss of control

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long term effects of benzodiazepines and nursing interventions

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  • increased drug tolerance, physical and psychological dependency, rebound anxiety and insomnia
  • drug dose is papered slowly
67
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side effects of antihistamines to treat anxiety

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drowsiness, headache, think bronchial secretions, nausea, diarrhea, constipation

68
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side effects of SSRI antidepressants to treat anxiety

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dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, dry mouth, urinary retention, low blood pressure when standing, high blood pressure, acute renal failure

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side effects of Buspirone (BuSpar, VanSpar) to treat anxiety

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dizziness, headache, depression, insomnia, fast HR, blurred vision, nasal congestion, sweating, rash, weakness, chest congestion

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what are the 5 stages of illness

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symptoms
sick role
medical care
dependency
recovery/rehabilitation
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stage one of illness, and what happens in this stage

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  • symptoms

- when one becomes aware that something is not right

72
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stage 2 of illness, and what happens in this stage

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  • the sick role
  • seeks to confirm illness
  • can support the presence of an illness, and assume the sick role, or deny the illness
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assuming the sick role serves what purposes

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  • person is excused from everyday responsibilities
  • permission is given to rest and conserve energy for healing
  • social responsibilities of interacting with others are relieved
  • permission is given to focus on restoring health
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what is stage 3 of illness and what happens

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  • medical care
  • person seeks medical intervention
  • professional confirms illness, provides treatment, informs individual of cause, course, and future
  • either accept diagnosis or deny the problem
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4th stage of illness and what happens

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  • dependency
  • accepts the attentions of other
  • one must rely on the kindness and energies of others
  • relieved of obligation, allowed to be passive and dependent, expected to get well
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stage 5 of illness and what happens

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  • recovery/rehabilitation

- can occur suddenly or slowly

77
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what are 5 behavioral and emotional changes associated with illness

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anxiety
anger
denial
shock
withdrawal
78
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individuals who are hospitalized go through what 3 stages

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  • overwhelmed=intensity of being separated from loved ones/left alone
  • stabilization=gradually gain the strength to reestablish some personal identity
  • adaptation=regained enough of a personal identity to adapt. energies are replenished
79
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what is the difference between internal and external loss

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internal=more personal. include losses that involve some part of oneself
external=outside the individual. relate to objects, possessions, environment, loved ones, support

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define loss

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a state in which something valued that was formerly present is changed or gone. Can no longer be seen, felt, heart, known, or experienced

81
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losses can be temporary, permanent, expected, unexpected. give explanation and example

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temporary example=illness
permanent=forever. loss of arm
expected=old age.
unexpected=cancer diagnosis

82
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what is difference between maturational and situational loss

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maturational=individual must give up something to gain a higher level of development
situational=response to external events. individual has no control over the event leading to loss

83
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at what age do most children have an adult concept of loss

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9 or 10

84
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define grief

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the set of EMOTIONAL REACTIONS that accompany a loss

85
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define mourning

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the PROCESS of working through or resolving one’s grief

86
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define bereavement

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the BEHAVIORAL STATE of thoughts, feelings, and activities that follow a loss

87
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what is the grieving process and name steps

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a method for resolving losses and healing
denial
yearning
depression and identification
acceptance and recover
88
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what is the denial stage

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feeling of shock
reject the loss
refuse to give up object/person
may not even acknowledge that a loss occurred
behave as if nothing has happened
89
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what is the yearning stage

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reality of loss begins to be realized
becomes overwhelmed
griever falls apart

90
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what happens in the depression and identification

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third stage
guilt and remorse
cope with painful void left by the loss
may withdraw from social interactions, engage in unhealthy behaviors, experience overwhelming loneliness

91
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what happens in acceptance and recovery stage

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focus their energies toward the living

loss is a reality

92
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what is anticipatory grief

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process of grieving before the actual event occurs.

allows individuals time to prepare for the loss

93
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what is unresolved grief

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also termed dysfunctional grief/complicated bereavement
unhealthy or ineffective grief reactions
unable to shift their attention from their loss
unable to function effectively
there are two types

94
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what are the two types of unresolved grief

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bereavement related depression

complicated grief

95
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describe bereavement related depression

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feelings of despair and worthlessness overwhelm everything in life
changed in eating, sleeping, and activity levels
angry or hostile moods
inability to concentrate
more socially isolated
leads to suicide

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what is complicated grief

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a persistent yearning for a person
impaired psychological functioning and disturbances of mood, sleep, and self esteem
intolerant of others
socially isolated

97
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how a person responds to and prepares for death depends on what two factors

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the meaning of death

coping mechanisms used throughout life

98
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what are Elisabeth Kubler Ross’s five stages of dying. what are the 3 simplified stages

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denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
-resistance, working, acceptance
99
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what is hospice

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philosophy of care for people with terminal illnesses or condition and their loved ones

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what is the goal of hospice

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make the remained of an individual’s life as meaningful and comfortable as humanly possible. focus of care is providing comfort.

101
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describe mood

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prolonged emotional state that influences one’s whole personalty and life functioning

102
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possible causes of mood disorder

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defects in the immune systems
genetics
biochemical imbalances
environmental and other stressors
childhood/adult experiences
social circumstances
103
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psychoanalytical theories believe what

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see mood disorders as anger turned inward

104
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behaviorists view depression how

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learned responses

105
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social theorists consider depression the result of what

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faulty social interactions

106
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what is situational depression

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aka acute depression

  • tied to a specific event or situation
  • traced to a recognizable cause
  • relieved once the stressors are removed or decreased
107
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emotions in children

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-feelings of hopelessness, low self esteem
-take blame for every situation
-respond with irritability, tearfulness, sadness
-clinging and dependent
aggressive or disruptive behaviors
-changes in eating and sleeping behaviors

108
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emotions in adolescence

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109
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depression in adolescence is usually related to what four factors

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self esteem
loneliness
family strengths
parent teen communications

110
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define affect

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outward expression of one’s emotions

111
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define mood disorder

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a disturbance in the emotional dimension of human functioning
aka affective disorder

112
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define mania

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emotional state in which a person has an elevated, expansive, and irritable mood
-accompanied by loss of identity, increased activity, and grandiose thoughts and actions

113
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mood disorders are divided into what two basic categories

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depression

mania

114
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define dysthymia

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moderate depression

115
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describe major depressive episode

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depression severe and lasts more than 2 weeks

  • feelings of worthlessness, guilt, despair
  • eating and sleeping patterns are disrupted
  • feelings of powerlessness and helplessness
  • suicidal thoughts are entertained
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describe major depressive disorder

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  • more than 2 years, routinely repeat
  • twice as often in adolescent girls and adult woman as in men
  • symptoms being at any age
  • average age is early 20s
  • low immune system functions
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describe dysthymic disorder

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  • daily moderate depression that lasts for more than 2 years
  • chronically sad and self critical
  • consider themselves incapable and uninteresting
  • low energy levels, poor decision making skills, eating or sleeping difficulties
  • negative point of view of world
  • difficult to recognize and diagnose
118
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describe bipolar disorder

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sudden and dramatic shifts in emotional extremes

has 3 stages

119
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describe 3 stages of manic behavior

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hypomania-exaggerated sense of cheerfulness. outgoing. free of worry. euphoric.
mania=unstable high. angers quickly. flight of ideas. dresses inappropriately
delirium=extreme excitement, anger, elation. grandiose or religious delusions. disoriented. death from exhaustion may occur

120
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what is the difference btw bipolar 1 and 2

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1=episodes of depression alternating with episodes of mania. delusions and hallucinations. more severe of the two
2=hypomanic moods that do not progress to full manic states

121
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define cyclothymic disorder

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pattern that involves repeated mood swings alternating between hypomania and depressive symptoms
no periods of normal

122
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describe phases of treatment for depression

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acute treatment=6 to 12 wks. reduce symptos and inappropriate behaviors
continuation=4 to 9 mo. prevent relapses into distresssing emotional states. clients educated and encouraged to try new coping behaviors
maintenance=indefinite. prevent recurrences

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antidepressants are divided into what groups

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tricyclics
nontricyclics
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIS)
SSRIs
atypical antidepressants
124
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physical realm. nursing interventions

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focus on personal hygiene, maintaining adequate nutrition, encouraging physical activity

125
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emotional real. nursing interventions for mood disorders

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revolves around therapeutic relationship. acceptance and support. encouragement and emotional support

126
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intellectual realm. nursing interventions for mood disorders

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need extra patience
nonjudgmental guidance
give instructions slowly and clearly

127
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define religiosity

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believing that they have powers to communicate with god or become a spirit

128
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define health

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embodying the whole person
state of well being
psychological realm is in balance with the physical realm
state of homeostasis

129
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what is physiological stress response mechanism

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biological survival tool designed to provide the energy to fight opponents or flee from threat

130
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what are four major stress hormones

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dopamine
epinephrine
norepinephrine
cortisol

131
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stress response theory

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individuals are biochemically patterned to react to stress

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psychoanalytical theory of psychophysical disorders

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focuses on the symbolism attached to a symptom or illness

133
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biological theory of organic weakness

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states that every individual has one body system that is more sensitive than other systems

134
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all theories of psychophysical disorders have what in common

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  • unconscious emotional conflict that increases anxiety is the basis for many psychophysical problems
  • development of physical symptoms is the result of attempts to lower anxieties
  • illness is real to the person
  • onset of the illness or problem is related to a stressful event
135
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what is the difference between primary gain and secondary gain

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primary=symptoms reduce anxiety

secondary=assuming the sick role

136
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define somatization

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feeling physical symptoms in the absence of disease or out of proportion to ailment

137
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somatoform disorder

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demonstrate no object causes or physical dysfunctions for the signs and symptoms. person’s symptoms suggest the presence of a medical illness

138
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what are three feature that differentiate a somatization disorder from a medical problem

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  • involvement of multiple organ systems
  • early onset and chronic condition with no physical changes over time
  • absence of any significant laboratory values
139
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conversion disorder

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somatoform disorder in which the individual presents problems related to the sensory or motor functions

140
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what is a malingering individual

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produces symptoms to meet a recognizable goal

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