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in the mid 1500’s how did mental health professionals record abnormal behaviors |
behaviors were accurately recorded for personalities associated with melancholia (depression), mania, & psychopathology ielec |
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electroconvulsive therapy was hard to treat what in the 1930’s? |
it is used to treat severe, long lasting depression |
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what did the hill burton act provide ? |
funded the construction of psychiatric units throughout the united states |
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describe a frontal lobotomy procedure |
it’s a surgical procedure that severs the frontal lobes of the brain from the thalamus; it’s performed to eliminate violent behaviors |
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what type of drugs in the 1930’s treated depression ? |
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) improves depression & is implemented when a pt w depression is not responding to treatment or tolerating antidepressant agents |
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what occurs when recreational drugs are combined with psychotherapeutic drugs ? |
overdoses , permanent psychotic states , and death may occur |
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what are the primary responsibilities for a psychiatric nurse ? |
responsible for clients activities of daily living/environment management & individual , family , and group psychotherapy. coordinates care team activities , supervises technicians & psychiatric assistants. active in various community roles. also transitions from hospital to home |
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clinical psychologists |
specializes in study of mental processes and treatment of mental disorders , performs diagnostic testing , treats clients |
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social worker |
evaluates family , studies environmental and social causes of illness , conducts family therapy , admits new clients |
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psychiatrist |
leader of the team, responsible for administration and planning, diagnostic and medical functions are main tasks |
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inpatient psychiatric care provides the client what |
safe, stable, and therapeutic surroundings 24 hours a day |
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recidivism |
relapse of a symptom , disease , or behavior pattern |
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noncompliance |
informed decision made by a client not to follow a prescribed treatment program |
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when does a patient require inpatient care ? |
severity of the pt illness, level of dysfunction , the sustainability of the setting for treating the problem , level of client cooperation , & clients ability to pay for services. |
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akinesia |
(absence of movement) side effect of most antipsychotic drugs. demonstrates bradykinesia (slowing of body movements) |
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dystonia |
(impaired muscle tone) side effect - oculogyric crisis , the eyes involuntary roll to the back of the head torticollis- contracted cervical muscles force the neck into a twisted position laryngeal-pharyngeal- muscles of the throat become rigid (pt chokes & become cyanotic) |
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drug induced parkinson’s |
(tremors, muscle rigidity & difficult voluntary movements) seizures clozapine (clozaril) associates it with seizures so must be closely monitored. |
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akathisia |
(inability to sit still) they feel nervous , jittery , or have lots of energy. assaultive behaviors can result if they’re forced to remain in one position |
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SSRI’s side effects |
dry mouth , constipation , diarrhea, anorexia , changes in alertness, tremor, dizziness , weakness , fatigue, sweating , sexual dysfunction , visual & urinary disturbances gastrointestinal distress, headache , dizziness , and sexual dysfunction |
first choice in treating anxiety , depression & other problems |
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beta blockers (for anxiety) |
reduces palpitations , sweating , tremors , blood pressure & heart rate |
used to treat social phobias |
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what theorist was first to explain human behavior in psychological terms ? |
sigmund freud |
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what regulatory body determines the scope of practice of nurses ? |
state of boards |
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mental health nursing practice standards help ensure what? |
set of guidelines that provide measurable criteria for nurses , clients and others to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the nursing care provided |
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false imprisonment |
detention of a competent person against his or her will |
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slander |
verbal communications that result in harm |
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invasion of privacy |
violation of a persons space , body, belongings or personal info |
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assault |
any behavior that presents an immediate threat to another person |
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libel |
written communication that results in harm |
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defamation |
any false communication that results in harm |
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negligence |
omission or commission of an act that a reasonable and prudent person would or would not do |
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who can implement an involuntary commitment to a mental health facility |
physicians , police , and representatives of a county a court order is usually required. |
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when can restraints be used |
those who fight , bite , kick , scratch , spit , and throw things. (engaging in violent behaviors) |
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what must the nurse assess when the clients are on restraints ? |
monitor the condition of the restraint client q15minutes & use other less drastic measures as soon as the client has regained behavioral control |
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psychotropic meds is affected by what? |
it’s affected by the bodies nervous system (antacids) |
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culture includes what common beliefs ? |
race-skin , facial features, hair ethnicity- cultural habits , & socialization religion- practiced system of worship |
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paranoia
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suspicious system of thinking w delusions of persecution and grandeur; pattern of behaviors marked by suspiciousness and mistrust |
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manipulation |
controlling others for one’s own purposes by influencing them in unfair or false ways |
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territoriality |
the need to gain control over an area of space and claim it for oneself |
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ego |
psyche that experiences and maintains conscious contact w reality defense mechanism to cope w anxiety |
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superego |
unconscious , develops when the standards of the parents and society are incorporated into the ego |
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ideal |
rewards w feelings of satisfaction & well beings for good behaviors |
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bio field therapy |
most used but unmeasured CAM therapy ex: acupuncture , biofeedback , Qi hong , reiki , therapeutic touch , and color therapy |
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acupuncture |
inserting of needles into the skin along specific sites on the body |
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bio feedback |
teaches to control their physical responses by providing visual or auditory info about autonomic body functions (respiration, pulse , or skin responses) |
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qi gong |
(vital energy) movement , regulation of breathing , and meditation |
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reiki |
life force energy that flows through one’s body when it’s low , we’re sick or stressed |
laying on the hands |
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therapeutic touch |
practice of laying on the hands encourages the body’s energy to return to a balanced state |
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color therapy |
auras - when one is sick it’s discolored -they scan the energy centers for imbalances and expose the body to the appropriate healing color |
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energy medicine |
believe in viral , life force energy that flows through the human body |
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chelation therapy |
effective against atherosclerosis ability to bind w heavy metals |
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mind body therapy |
mind & body have the ability to affect the body and it’s functions |
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CAM therapy |
working on body’s natural ability to help heal itself |
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NCAAM |
dedicated to exploring complementary & alternative healing practices in the context of science |
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identification |
example- teenage adolescentes dress and behave like the members of a popular singing group |
taking on personal characteristics of admired person to conceal own feelings of inadequacy |
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symbolization |
a girl who feels insignificant draws a pic of her family in which she is the smallest character |
use of an unrelated object to represent hidden idea |
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displacement |
a husband shouts at his wife , then wife then berates her child , who scolds the dog |
redirecting of energies to another person or object |
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projection |
a woman is afraid to leave her house because she knows people will ridicule her |
putting of one’s own unacceptable thoughts , wishes , emotions into others |
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humanistic |
emphasizes the total individual believe in the innate goodness of human nature & focus on the (+) aspects of humanity |
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maslow |
grouped human needs into a hierarchy or ranking physical needs , safety/security, love and belonging , esteem needs, & self actualization |
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bio-behavioral |
illness is the result of abnormalities in the structure , function , or chemistry of body history, physical exam , lab tests , imaging techniques C & EEG’s |
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psychobiology theory |
biochemical foundations of thought , mood , emotion , and behavior causes of mental illness (genetics , viruses , fetal development, neurotransmitter , immune dysfunction) |
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cognitive theory |
mental activities of attention C language , imagery , memory , perception , and problem solving |
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psychoanalytical theory |
explore the unconscious evolved into theories about the development , structure , and dynamics of the personality |
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autonomy vs shame |
(1-2) early childhood- self control influence of feelings of self confidence vs shame & doubt in own abilities |
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initiative/guilt |
(3-6) preschool - explores environment , uses fantasy |
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industry vs inferiority |
6-12- learning moves from home to school , masters skills , learns to behave w rules |
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identity/diffusion |
12-18 |
combines experiences to form sense of personal identity , plans for future , feels confused and indecisive |
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intimacy / isolation |
18-25- strong sense of identity , committed to relationships & career (love) |
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generativity/stagnation |
middle adulthood (25-65)- caring. generates or produces children , ideas, products, teaching, guides others |
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integrity vs despair |
maturity (65-death)- wisdom adjust to changes, flow of time, accepts worth & uniqueness |
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