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mental health

personality and sexual disorders

TermDefinition
risk factors for development of personality disorders o Significant challenges in self-identity or self-direction o Have problems with intimacy within their relationships
cluster A paranoid PD, schizoid PD, schizotypal PD
cluster B antisocial PD, borderline PD, histrionic PD, Narcissistic PD
cluster C avoidant PD, OCPD, dependent PD
paranoid PD - longstanding distrust and suspiciousness of others based on the belief, unsupported by evidence that others want to exploit, harm or deceive the person, jealousy and controlling behaviors
schizoid PD social withdrawal, restricted range of emotional expression, odd or eccentric because of discomfort with social interaction
schizotypal PD behavior or appearance is odd, eccentric or peculiar, odd elaborate style of dressing, speaking and interacting
common interventions for cluster A avoid being too kind, respect need to be alone, set limits and be consistent, focus on anxiety
antisocial PD pattern of disregard for the rights of others and frequent violation of these rights, exhibit antagonist behaviors such as being manipulative for personal gain, or very hostile if one’s needs are blocked
borderline PD - marked instability, impulsivity, identity or self-image distortions, unstable mood, unstable interpersonal relationships, marked emotional dysregulation
histrionic PD extroversion and flamboyance, emotional, attention-seeking behaviors, very impulsive and flirtatious
narcissistic PD - feelings of entitlement, exaggerated belief in one’s own importance, lack of empathy, poor self-esteem, hypersensitive to criticism
common interventions for cluster B remain neutral, promote therapeutic relationships, model health behaviors and communication, healthy coping
avoidant PD extreme sensitivity to rejection, feeling inadequate, socially inhibited
dependent PD pattern of submissive and clinging behavior, intense fear of separation, have a need to be taken care of
obsessive compulsive PD limited emotional expression, stubbornness, perseverance and indecisiveness, adhere to very strict standards and exhibit goal seeking behavior, perfectionism
common interventions for cluster C be friendly and accepting, avoid power struggles, help identify stressors, allow for habits, monitor anxiety
splitting - inability to view both positive and negative aspects of others as a part of a whole- results in viewing someone as a perfect person or terrible person
gender dysphoria psychological stress that results from incongruence between one’s sex assigned at birth and one’s gender identity
paraphillic disorder acts or sexual stimuli that are outside of what society considered normal but are required by some individuals to experience desire, arousal or orgasm
sexual dysfunction disorder - disturbance in the desire, excitement, or orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle
risk factors for sexual disorders o Cognitive factors- misinformation or ignorance regarding sexual and social interaction, unconscious guilt and anxiety regarding sex, anxiety related to performance, poor communication between partners
interventions and teaching for sexual disorder Be empathetic, accepting and nonjudgemental Practice intentional self-reflection Maintain and reinforce appropriate interpersonal boundaries Assist the patient to connect with supportive peers and professionals Stress management skills
intoxication Occurs when the individual uses a substance to excess
tolerance occurs when a person is no longer responding to a drug in the way the person initially responded
withdrawal a set of physiological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance
schedule I drugs high potential for abuse and have no acceptable medical use- heroin, LSD
schedule II high potential for abuse, are considered dangerous and are available only by prescription- methadone, meperidine
schedule III low to moderate potential for misuse and are available only by prescription- testosterone, acetaminophen/codeine
schedule IV low risk drugs and are available by prescription- Xanax, Ativan
schedule V limited quantities of certain narcotics for treatment of diarrhea, coughing and pain- Lomotil, available over the counter (robitussin)
neurobiologic causes of addiction o The dopaminergic neurons in the VTA are particularly implicated in the development of substance use disorders
risk factors for development of substance abuse o Genetics o Neurochemical Individuals with too little natural opioid activity or too much opioid antagonism may be at an increased risk of misuse and abuse
hallucinogen intoxication paranoia, impaired judgement, intensification of perceptions, pupillary dilation, tachycardia, sweating, blurred vision PCP is emergency
hallucinogen withdrawal no official withdrawal diagnosis or pattern
inhalants intoxication disinhibition and euphoria, fearfulness, auditory and visual hallucinations, distorted body image
inhalants withdrawal no official withdrawal diagnosis
opioid intoxication psychomotor retardation, drowsiness, slurred speech, altered mood, impaired memory and attention
opioid withdrawal mood dysphoria, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, fever, pupillary dilation
sedative, hypnotic and antianxiety intoxication  Slurred speech, incoordination, unsteady gait, nystagmus, impaired thinking and coma
sedative, hypnotic, and antianxiety withdrawal autonomic hyperactivity, tremor, insomnia, anxiety, grand mal seizures
tobacco withdrawal irritability, anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, and insomnia  Increase in weight, HR drops
stimulant use intoxication feelings of elation, euphoria, increased sociability, hypervigilant, angry, tense, chest pain, high or low bp, weight loss, confusion
stimulant use withdrawal - tiredness, vivid nightmares, increased appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, agitation, depression and suicidal thoughts
overdose of opioids - unresponsiveness, slow respirations, coma, hypothermia, hypotension, bradycardia
treatment of opioid overdose aspirating secretions, insert airway, Naloxone (Narcan)
sedative, hypnotic, and antianxiety medication overdose  Coma, unresponsiveness, slow respirations
treatment for sedative and hypnotic overdose  Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, careful VS monitoring, IV fluids, endotracheal tube, mechanical ventilation
alcohol withdrawal shakes or jitters, agitation, lack of appetite, N/V, insomnia, blood pressure increases, temp increases
CIWA N/V, tremors, sweating, anxiety, agitation, auditory and visual disturbances, headache or fullness in head, tactile disturbances, orientation and clouding of sensorium
Wernicke  Characterized by altered gait, vestibular function, and ocular motility abnormalities
Korsakoff's Syndrome chronic condition
treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome thiamine replacement
fetal alcohol syndrome alcohol during pregnancy inhibits intrauterine growth and postnatal development  Results in microcephaly, craniofacial malformations and limb and heart defects
CAGE  Have you felt you needed to cut down on your drinking  Are people annoyed by your drinking  Have you felt guilty about your drinking  Have you ever had a drink in the morning (eye opener)
AUDIT  How often do you have a drink containing alcohol  How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day  How often do you have 6 drinks or more
disulfiram (Antabuse) causes intense nausea and vomiting, sweating, and flushed skin with alcohol consumption
naltrexone causes intense nausea and vomiting, sweating, and flushed skin with alcohol consumption
withdrawal medications for alcohol  Acamprosate  Benzodiazepines (lorazepam) Diazepam  Anticonvulsants  Phenobarbital  Clonidine
o Treatment of opioid use disorder methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone  Overdose- Narcan
detoxification medically managed inpatient program with 24-hour medical coverage
rehabilitation typically includes 24-hour medical staff, provides intensive and specialized care
halfway house - offer residential treatment in substance-free communal or family environment  Focus is to extend period of sobriety following residential treatment
partial hospitalization - provide a structured setting 3-5 days per week
outpatient may be a mix of individual and group settings
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