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Anxiety- DHL

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a reaction to a specific danger. fear
a vague sense of dread relating to an unspecified danger anxiety
a healthy life force necessary for survival normal anxiety
precipiated by an imminent loss or change that threathens an individual's sense of security acute(state) anxiety
lived with for an extended period of time chronic(trait)anxiety
a subjective experience that can be detected only by the objective behaviors that result from it anxiety
an affective(emotional), cognitive, behavioral, or physiology response to an internal or external threat(real or imagined).The person experienced or "felt" an unpleasant emotional state. pathological anxiety
what kind of response is this?pupil dilation and increased vital signs physiological response
what kind of response is this?superfical vasoconstriction physiological response
what kind of response is this?muscle tension physiological response
what kind of response is this?trembling, shaking, twitching physiological response
what kind of response is this?choking or smothering sensation physiological response
what kind of response is this?sweating, chills, hot flashes physiological response
what kind of response is this?appetite changes, weight changes physiological response
what kind of response is this?headaches physiological response
what kind of response is this?decreased vital signs physiological response
what kind of response is this?faintness, dizziness physiological response
what kind of response is this?N/V physiological responses
what kind of response is this?numbness, or tingling sensations physiological response
what kind of response is this?cold and flu symptoms physiological response
what kind of response is this?grinding teeth physiological response
what kind of response is this?palpitations physiological response
what kind of response is this?restlessness physiological response
what kind of response is this?sleep disturbances physiological response
what kind of response is this?skin irritations physiological response
what kind of response is this?injury prone physiological response
what kind of response is this?increased use of drugs(any kind) physiological response
what kind of response is this?distorted perceptions cognitive response
what kind of response is this?diminished learnig skills cognitive response
what kind of response is this?diminished capacity for problem solving cognitive response
what kind of response is this?mind going blank , forgetfullness cognitive response
what kind of response is this?inattentiveness, preoccupation cognitive response
what kind of response is this?impaired verbal communication cognitive response
what kind of response is this?derealization or depersonalization(a state in which the normal sense of personal identity and reality is lost cognitive response
what kind of response is this?focus on self awareness of physiological symptoms affective response
what kind of response is this?fatigue, feelig dull affective response
what kind of response is this?irritability, emotional lability affective response
what kind of response is this?feeling keyed up or on edge, wariness,frustration affective response
what kind of response is this?forgetfulness, confusion,whirling mind, poor concentration, low productivity affective response
what kind of response is this?negative attitude, negative self-talk, feeling discouraged affective response
what kind of response is this?no new ideas, boredom affective response
what kind of response is this?felt anxiety, depression affective response
what kind of response is this?extreme activity or inactivity behavioral
what kind of response is this?fidgeting behavioral
what kind of response is this?restlessness,pacing behavioral
what kind of response is this? vigilance behavioral
what kind of response is this? running behavioral
what kind of response is this?fighting behavioral
what kind of response is this?rumination behavioral
what kind of response is this?isolation;no intimacy behavioral
what kind of response is this? intolerance behavioral
what kind of response is this? resentment behavioral
what kind of response is this? loneliness behavioral
what kind of response is this? lashing out, nagging behavioral
what kind of response is this?clamming up behavioral
what kind of response is this? distrust behavioral
what kind of response is this? using people, manipulation behavioral
slight physical response energy, aware and alert, accurately perceives more than previously, may be a time of increased function and movement towards goals, able to solve problems logically mild anxiety(+1)
identify and discuss the source of the anxiety, promote problem solving, tolerate and benefit from it nursing interventions- mild anxiety
body prepares for defense, increased vital signs, fidgets, paces, speaks quickly, intermittent eye contact, feels uncomfortable, seeks relief, perceptual field narrows, misperceives, tunes out moderate anxiety(+2)
encourage ventilation, exercise, help client focus, may need oral meds nursing interventions- moderate
perceptual focus is on detail or is scattered, attention cannot be directed, uses automatic defenses to cope, feels need and motivation for immediate relief of anxiety producing stimulus severe anxiety(+3)
fight of flight,continuous pacing , reflex responses, loud speech, feelings of dread, threats and demands, delusions, hallucinations, violence may result severe anxiety(+3)
short, simple commands, decrease the anxiety provoking stimuli, redirect the client, seclude(time out), may need IM meds nursing interventions-severe
awe, dread, terror,rage, run, hide, fight, silence, immobility, detail of the focus is exaggerated, motivation is relief whatever the cost, automatic behavior is used to reduce, relieve, or prevent greater anxiety panic(+4)
suicide attempts, violence, speech disturbances and/or cognitive disorganiztion, personality disorganizaton; fugue state panic(+4)
guide firmly, take physical control, IM meds, short, simple commands, restrain as needed for safety of client and others, secure enviroment nursing interventions-panic
also known as Anxiolytics Anti-Anxiety meds
May be given IV,PO,IM. IV administration has rapid onset (3-5 min). use w/caution in renal and hepatic impairment, myasthenia gravis, organic brain syndrome, or Parkinson's disease. brand is Ativan; generic is lorazepam
may be given PO. use withdrawal precautions-seizures or other strong withdrawal symptoms may occur w/abrupt discontinuation. comtraindicated w/narrow angle glaucoma and pre-existing hypotension. brand is Xanax; generic is alprazolam
may be given PO,IV,IM. contraindicated in narrow angle glaucoma. use caution w/other CNS depressants, low albumin levels, or hepatic disease. brand is Valium; generic is diazepam
administered PO. increases toxicity of digoxin and haldol. adverse effects: dizziness, light headedness. avoid use in cases of hepatic or real impairment. brand is Buspar; generic is buspirone
administered PO. contraindicated in concurrent administration w/MAOIs or administering within 2 weeks of discontinuation of MAOIs. use w/caution in history of seizures, mania, renal or cariac disease. brand is Paxil; generic is paroxetine
what would be administered in case of acute benzodiazepine toxicity benzodiazepine receptor antagonist(ex. Romazicon)
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