w7non- psych illness Flashcards
ADD/ADHD
attention deficit disorder(hyperactivity)
- developental, inattention/distractibillity, onset before age 12
Personality disorder
extreme/chronic manifestation of maladaptive behaviour ex: CBP, antisocial, nacissitic
situational disturbances
anxiety disorder, person can not cope w stress or major life changes/event s/s: holessness. loss of interest,
anorexia nervosa
intense fear of gaining weight
*most fatal ed causes malnutrition, protein/vit deficency
cycilic binge/purging
eat large amt of food quickly & deprives themselves from food, over exercise/laxative use
s/s: nflamed sore throat, swollen salivary glands, worn teeth enamel ( decay), acid reflux disorder, intestinal distress, severe dehydration ( purging fluids), electrolyte imbalances
BED-Binge eating disorder
compulsive overeating too much consumed all at once
Bipolar disorder: Manic depressive illness…
periods of deep prolonged-profound depression w/ alternate periods of an elevated moods/mania
manic phase for Bipolar disorder….
distracted, increased libido, excessive energy & often engages in risky behaviour
depressive phase for bipolar
5 symptoms for at least 2 weeks on most days
(depressed mode, weight +/-, apathy/aggitation, loss of energy, inability to concentrate, suicidal ideation, loosing tough w reality, unrealistic ideas, physical agitation, odd movements/postures
tx: lithium
delusional disorders
weird delusions w/ no mood & psychotic s/s
Autism spectrum disorder
developmental disorder due to neurological dysfunction, men 4:1 more likely, asperger’s syndrome, PDD
social interaction/communication, hard
BPD
instability in interpersonal relationship, self image , marked impulsivity
antisocial personality disorder
disregard for violation of the rights of others, histrionic personality
OCD
disorder of preoccupation w orderliness
schizotypal personality disorder
short term discomfort in close relationsjip, cognitive perceptual distortions