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PMH Exam 4

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anger normal, becomes problem when not expressed or expressed aggressively
is anger primary physiological response? no, it is learned anger and aggression are DIFFERENT anger can come under personal control
aggression how someone expresses anger not appropriate can cause damage
what impacts aggression/anger expression role modeling alcohol use/substance use operant conditioning neurophysiological/tumors/loss of cortex fn biochem
positive reinforcement v negative reinforce by giving them something they want/something neg= taking away something/giving something they dont want
nursing intervention for aggression early intervention/assessment/recognition prodromal s/s= early s/s verbal abuse= if not verbally offensive/dangerous, just ignore first
prodromal syndrome of aggression fast speech abusive language muscle tension
Techniques for dealing with aggression have BACKUP talking down meds restraints STart lowest level to highest level interventions
restraints rule provider needs to check irl within 1 hour q15 min assessments (neuro, extremities) never prn
most common way ppl kill themself firearms
KNOW THE MYTH TABLE FOR SUICIDE
women vs men suicide attempt vs success women attempt more but more men succeed
Assess for suicide distinguish thoughts, plans, and behaviors if they have Hx of self-harm--> separate between suicidal vs non-suicidal self harm (like those in Borderline PD) if they mention self-harm, need to dig deeper
what interventions DONT work Single interventions, including hospitalization, medication alone, and “no-suicide” contracts, are not supported by evidence as effective in reducing suicides.
what interventions help with suicide client needs to be actively engaged in each step of the assessment
when assessing about suicide, what is important to clarify? distinction between suicide, self harm, etc past behaviors, current thought
interventions for actively suicidal patient safe and structured env and suicide watch
suicide risk things/patient scenarios hopelessness and isolation
overt vs covert comment overt= no doubt they wanna kill themself covert= hidden meaning
DSM Splits personality disorders into 3 Weird, Wild, Worried A= weird B= wild, erratic C= worried, anxious, fearful
Cluster A- Paranoid Personality Disorders (PPD) constantly on guard, hypervigilant, trusts no one
Cluster A- Schizoid Personality Disorder (they are VOID) very bleak, empty, wants no relationship with anybody else, cold,
Cluster A- Schizotypal (weird) behavior ODD and ECCENTRIC weird strange ahh beliefs, magical thinking, when under stress may have psychotic like behavior
Cluster B- Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) pattern of socially irresponsible, exploitative, guiltless behavior, conduct disorder like s/s, lack remorse main concern: protect those around them, strict limits, everyone on unit has to be on SAME PAGE about limit/boundaries, consequences
ClusterB- Borderline Personality Disorder high dysf in relationships, chaos, extreme attitudes regarding others, risky behavior, fear of abandonment, highly impulsive everything either 100% good or 100% bad, manipulation, childhood trauma RISK Patient safety, relate to multiple staff member
Cluster B- Histrionic Personality Disorder colorful, dramatic behavior to draw attention to themselves, surface level relationships, exhibitionist/use sexuality to get eyes on them
Cluster B- Narcissistic Personality Disorder I AM THE GOAT, everyone should praise me, lack empathy, exaggerated self-worth, manipulative, exploit others to fulfill own desires
Cluster C- Avoidant Personality Disorder Extreme sensitivity to rejection, withdraw socially but not bc dont want relationship--> so scared of criticism or rejection lots of depression/anxiety
Cluster C- Dependent Personality Disorder MUST have the other person there to help make EVERY decision if they lost the person, they will choose ANYONE else/dont care just hate making decisions by themselves
Cluster C- Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) OCD involves distressing, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational rituals (compulsions). OCPD is a personality disorder characterized by extreme perfectionism, rigidity, and a need for control, often without irrational obsessions
Tx for personality disorders THERAPIES maybe adjunct meds for anxiety/depression but not to treat
Dialectical Therapy borderlione personality disorder
group therapy helps with ASPD- respond a bit better to peer feedback
Milieu Therapy a psychiatric management technique that structures a patient's environment to promote safety, social interaction, and recovery. Key principles include a clean/ordered physical setting, structured daily activities, open communication
depersonalization and derealization depersonalization- disturbance in perception of oneself derealization- alteration in perception of environment like looking at their body from outside view
Somatic symptom disorder head hurts, then stomach hurts, then leg hurts, but NO actual cause found
Illness anxiety disorder unrealistic fear of getting a serious disease huge lvl of anxiety regarding potential to get sick
dissociative amnesia inability to recall important specific moment (usually stressful/ptsd/traumatic)
Functional Neurological Disorder loss or change of sensorimotor functioning (blind, seizure, etc) from stress
Dissociative Personality Disorder 2 or more alters/personalities, highly associated with childhood trauma
Factitious disorder "Munchausen" Pretending to be sick, usually bc they want the attetion
dissociative disorder problems keep safe restore normal though process, wait until they arent going through anything if possible before ed/interv
Dissociative amnesia Tx therapy
DID Tx hella therapy, years of therapy
Depersonalization-Derealization Tx therapy
neurocognitive disorder examples delirium, dementia (sometimes in old people depression looks like both)
delirium disturbance in attention and awareness very distractable, hallucinations/delusions REVERSIBLE abrupt onset hypoactive and hyperactive types
mild vs major ncd mild- allows independent living/adls major- significantly impairs adls/independent activities/live alone safely
primary v secondary dementia primary- dementia main cause/disease secondary- disease (other) causes dementia
alzheimers slow onset, usually aware of development
vascular NCD due to CVD abrupt onset
frontotemporal NCD LOVE sex and carbs
NCD due to TBI amnesia common after TBI repeated head trauma can result in dementia
NCD from lewy body disease Similar to AD Lewy and parkinsons dementia HAS DELUSIONS SOMETIMES (Visual) progressive and irreversible
NCD due to parkinson's very similar to Lewy Body (if movement issue first, parkinsons but if dementia then movement its lewy) visual hallucinations/delusions
NCD due to HIV infection brain infections with opportunistic organisms s/s either barely r perceptible to acute delirium
Substance induced NCD substance reactions, overuse, abuse
NCD due to Huntingtons genetic, huntingtin protein buildup
NCD due to prion misfolded protein, very rapid progression
What to do for patient with NCD allow them to do/maintain independence most... dont do everything for them. keep them safe duh
What to assess for people with NCD assess cause of it (env stimuli, overstim, noises, glassess/hearing aid availability)
meds for someone with hyperactive delirium? NO a lot of times the meds CAUSE it use non-pharm interventions before pharm (unless super agitated or at risk for self/other harm)
Meds for NCD? Acetylcholine is LOW in NCD memantine= dementia lots of other meds phystostigmine= anticholinergic toxicity reversal, acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
antipsychotic black box warning increased death in elderly (people still prescribe tho)
aging short vs long term which stays which goes short- decrease long- stays
elderly common neuro issues NCD, delirium, sleep disorders
elderly around world want similar things respect, identity, etc
suicide and elderly older males, esp, very high risk
bereavement can be loss of ANYTHING, not just death
kubler-ross stages denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
anticipatory griefing working on grief/prepping ahead of time before actual loss
maladaptive grief processes 1. delayed/inhibited 2. exaggerated/distorted 3. chronic/prolonged
delayed grief denial/dont recognize the loss future, they realize and far removed and have no supp groups
exaggerated INTENSE response to loss that interferes with ADLs/everyday life depression coccurence usually
chronic/prolonged super long and exaggerated response to loss... keeping husbands shoes in doorway for 10 years, not getting rid of clothes, etc "Complicated"
normal vs maladaptive grief loss of self esteem and substance use
death response in kids change what normal looks like, regression or think they can come back or alter school life
older adult bereavement overload so much loss over time can cause depression
cultural processes for grief always assess/ask about specific religious or cultural grief practices to help facilitate grief
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