Pychosocial or Cognitive Condition Flashcards
fear of separation from or losing a caregiver
Separation anxiety disorder (SAD)
excessive worry about everything
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
unrelenting fear of certain objects
Specific phobia
physical symptoms r/t anxiety
Panic disorder
fear of situations
Social phobia
refusal to speak unrelated to physiologic tissue
Selective mutism
recurrent worries or thoughts and repetitive actions or thoughts to bind the anxious thoughts
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Signs and symptoms: Somatic complaints: Stomach aches, sleeping problems, nausea, dizziness, palpitations Unfounded fears/worry School refusal What is it?
Anxiety disorder
Nursing Care for Anxiety Disorders?
Recognize normal developmental anxieties Need for further intervention when it interferes with daily activities Refer to mental health professional Teach relaxation techniques Cognitive-behavioral therapy – FRIENDS
Medications for Anxiety Disorders?
SSRIs, blood pressure meds
Physicians prescribe them to control rapid heartbeat, shaking, trembling, and blushing in anxious situations for several hours associated with anxiety.
Beta-blockers
Program designed for the parents as well as their children with anxiety disorders, uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children and their families cope with anxiety, reduce risk of development of anxiety disorders.
FRIENDS
acronym FRIENDS, what does it stand for?
Feeling worried? Relax and feel good. Inner thoughts. Explore plans. Nice work so reward yourself. Don’t forget to practice. Stay calm, you know how to cope.
Anxiety Disorder in response to real or perceived threat to life or safety
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Signs & symptoms: Re-experiencing trauma Flashbacks Avoidance of anything that could trigger a memory Dissociation What is it??
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Nursing Care for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
Referrals, Ensure Safety, SSRIs for adolescents
Signs and symptoms: Persistent sad/irritable mood Anhedonia-loss of interest in activities once loved Difficulty sleeping Physical agitation or slowing Fatigue What is it??
Mood disorder - Depression
Diagnosis for Depression:
5 key features present for at least 2 weeks
Nursing Care for Depression:
Most important-SAFETY School nurses may catch first
Medications for Depression:
SSRIs, Wellbutrin, Effexor
Type of Bipolar Disorder, presence of depressive and manic episodes
BD-1
Type of Bipolar Disorder, episodes of hypomania and depression
BD-2
Type of Bipolar Disorder, criteria for I & II are not met but exhibit signs of BPD
BD-NOS
Signs and symptoms: Cyclical episodes of major depression and mania What is it??
Bipolar Disorder
Nursing Care for Bipolar Disorder:
Education to family – recognizing manic states Mental Health Resources