Stress Response (week 2) Flashcards
A non-specific response of the body to any demand made on it
stress
a subjective condition
stress
occurs when a person perceives they cannot cope with demands placed on them
stress
what are some types of stressors?
physiological or emotional/psychological
a three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.
G.A.S
General adaptive syndrome
what are the three stages to the GAS?
- alarm phase
- stage of resistance
- stage of exhaustion
Who pioneered GAS?
Hans Selye
stress is perceived, causing a ripple effect of physiological changes to adapt to stress. The response is fight or flight.
alarm phase
physiological reserves are mobilized to increase resistance stress
stage of resistance
all energy is expended in attempt to adapt; death may result
stage of exhaustion
the portion of the brain that perceives the stressor based on past experiences and potential consequences.
cerebral cortex
the portion of the brain in which stress stimulates emotions, feelings, and behaviours that ensure survival and self preservation
the limbic system
When a person is experiencing chronic stress, it stimulates the reticular formation system, disturbing this?
sleep-wake transitions, wakefulness
this portion of the brain releases ACTH from the anterior pituitary gland
hypothalamus
the SNS stimulates the adrenal medulla to release these two neurotransmitters to initiate fight or flight resposne
epinephrine, norepinephrine
proteins that are synthesized by the pituitary gland in response to physiologic stressors such as pain. These proteins relieve pain when bound to their mu-opioid receptors
beta-endorphins
analgesic (drug that relives pain)
beta-endorphins
the hypothalamus stimulates which system?
endocrine system
a hormone that is capable of mediating the inflammatory response by turning off certain aspects of the stress response
cortisol
The adrenal cortex secretes these two hormones involved with stress response.
cortisol, aldosterone
Name some of the physiological changes that occur when cortisol is secreted during stress response.
- Increase cardiac output (CO)
- Hyperglycemia
- Increase oxygen consumption
- Increased metabolic rate
- skeletal muscle vasodilation
- increased cerebral blood flow
- decrease blood flow to the stomach (causing nausea)
What systems of the body are affected when the sympathetic nervous system is triggered?
- the heart (increased heart rate and cardiac output)
- blood vessels: vasoconstriction
- lungs (increase respiration, shallow breathing)
- adrenal medulla: increased epinephrine and norepineprhine
- liver: glycogenolysis
- GI system: decreased secretions and peristalsis
what effects does stress have on our cognition?
- decreased concentration
- Memory problems
- Sleep disturbances
- Impaired decision making
CMANIA
C: classification M: movement A: action N: nursing considerations I:indication A: administration
pharmacokinetics
movement
pharmacodynamics
action
pharmacotherapeutics
indication
this classification of drug stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
adrenergic
this classification of drug stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system
Cholinergic drugs
alpha and beta receptors are found in which nervous system?
the sympathetic nervous system