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Psych Exam 1

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Over-abstraction   Talking about the facts without stating personal affect  
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Neologisms   Made up words  
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condensations   Real words associated with a meaning that is not usually applied to that word  
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Rumination   Going over the same 'mistake' in your head over and over again  
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Feelings of unreality   Vibrant colors and vision changes  
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Ideas of reference   Thinking that someone or something is talking about them  
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Illusion   Misinterpretation of a real sensory stimuli  
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Hallucination   A false sensory experience that is only experienced by the patient  
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Delusion   A false, fixed belief  
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Three parts of Freud's psychoanalytic theory   Conscious, preconscious, unconscious  
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Freud's Conscious mind theory   Events and experiences that are easily remembered. Thought to be controlled by the ego.  
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Freud's preconscious mind theory   Includes memories which are not at the front of the mind and may be somewhat forgotten or not frequently used; but can be recalled if they are brought up. Thought to be controlled by the super ego.  
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Freud's unconscious mind theory   Memories that have been suppressed and cannot be recalled, either because they were unimportant or are hurtful to remember. They may be exposed through hypnosis or therapy and may influence dreams and actions.  
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Freud's Id theory   The part of the self that is pleasure seeking  
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Freud's superego   The part of the self that provides strict discipline  
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Freud's ego   The rational self that is adaptable and balances the Id and Superego  
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Erickson's developmental tasks   Infancy: trust v mistrust Early childhood: autonomy v shame and doubt Late childhood: initiative v guilt School age: industry v inferiority Adolescence: identity v role confusion Young adult: intimacy v isolation Adult: generativity v stagnation  
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Peplau psychodynamic nursing   The nurse identifies their own behavior and values so they can provide better care to others.  
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Systems Theory   Environment and genetics influence a person but not so much that they still can't decide their own fate  
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Biologic theory   neurotransmitters affect risk for illness  
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A patient has low levels of norepinephrine, this can be associated with   Depression  
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A patient has increased levels of norepinephrine, this can be associated with   Mania, anxiety, schizophrenia  
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A patient has low levels of dopamine, this is associated with   Parkinson's  
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A patient has increased levels of dopamine, this is associated with   Schizophrenia and mania  
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A patient has low levels of serotonin, this is associated with   Depression  
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A patient has increased levels of serotonin, this is associated with   Anxiety  
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A patient has low levels of histamine, this is associated with   Depression  
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A patient has low levels of GABA, this is associated with   Huntington's, anxiety, schizophrenia, and epilepsy  
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Suppression   Denying unpleasant thoughts and feelings "I'll think about those later"  
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Repression   Putting unpleasant thoughts completely out of mind "I forgot I was supposed to do that"  
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Displacement   Transferring feelings onto a 'safer' target  
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Reaction formation   Behavior that is the opposite of what you feel  
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Rationalization   Creating reasonable explanations for unacceptable behavior  
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Denial   Pretending the truth is not reality  
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Regression   Reverting back to an early stage in development  
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Projection   Blaming others  
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Undoing   Performing an act to 'make up' for past behaviors  
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Intellectualization   Using facts to avoid talking about the emotions a person is having  
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Sublimation   Channeling your unacceptable feelings into a behavior that is constructive  
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Identification   An attempt to acquire attributes that a person found admirable in another person  
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Stages of the Grieving process   Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance  
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A patient has mood swings that vary from mania to major depression. They likely have   Bipolar 1  
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A patient has mood swings that vary from mania to essentially normal feeling, they likely have   Bipolar 1  
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A patient has mood swings that vary from hypomania to major depression, they likely have   Bipolar 2  
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A patient has mood swings that vary from hypomania to persistent depression, they likely have   cyclothymia  
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Medications typically used with electroconvulsive therapy   Atropine: decrease secretions Anesthesia Muscle Relaxants  
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Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft Class and use   SSRI Depression  
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Pristiq, Cymbalta, Effexor Class and Use   Norepinephrine/SSRI Depression  
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Considerations with MAOI   Tyramine diet restriction Increased tyramine can cause HTN CRISIS Tyrmine foods: chocolate, wine, cheese, yogurt, ect Lots of drug interactions  
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Marplan, Nardil, Parnate, Emsam Class and Use   MAOI Depression  
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Lithium Class and considerations   Mood Stabilizer Requires adequate NA intake Toxicity: N&V, diarrhea, weakness, tremor  
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Serum Lithium Range   0.6-1.2  
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Depakote, Carbatro, Topamax Class and Use   Anticonvulsant Unlabeled: bipolar  
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Structured nursing versus unstructured nursing   Structured: planned activities applied in all settings. (med admin, physical assessments, charting, ect) Unstructured: therapeutic use of self (determined by the nurse how, when, and why to use it. Uses personal relationship with patient)  
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Describe cognitive therapy - Aaron Beck   How one thinks determines how one will feel and behave. Correct AUTOMATIC THOUGHTS to control mood and behavior problems.  
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arbitrary inference   Jumping to a conclusion without the facts to support your choice  
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overgeneralization   Sweeping conclusions that are "all-or-nothing" thinking  
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Dichotomous thinking   Black-or-white thinking  
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Selective abstraction   Only taking part of the facts into consideration, usually the negative facts  
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Magnification   Making more of a situation than it is  
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Minimalization   Making less of a situation than it is  
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Catastrophic thinking   Thinking the worst case scenario  
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Personalization   Attributing success or failure all to yourself instead of recognizing other factors may have been at play as well.  
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Cognitive rehearsal   Uncovers potential automatics thoughts when a stressful event is anticipated  
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Physical tolerance versus behavioral tolerance with substance abuse   Physical tolerance: more of the substance is needed to achieve the same effect Behavioral tolerance: the person is able to mask the effects of the intoxication  
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Signs of withdrawal that usually emerge in the first 4 days of alcohol detox   Tremors, malaise, diaphoresis, nausea, vomiting, irritability, increased BP and pulse  
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Alcohol delirium tremens   Occurs 7-10 after detox Decreased cognitive function, hallucinations, illusions, incoherent speech, changes in motor function, increased BP, HR, and T. Risk for seizures. These are a medical emergency.  
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Meds typically used with alcohol detox   Thiamine, Antiolytics (Ativan/Valium/Librium), Anticonvulsants (Dilantin), Antabuse  
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Three ideas that are perpetuated in a dysfunctional family with dependence   Don't trust Don't talk Don't feel  
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Brief psychotic disorder   Lasts less than 1 month  
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Schizopreniform   Lasts 1-6 months  
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Schizoaffective   Accompanied by bipolar or depression  
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Catatonia   nonresponsive stupor  
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Echolalia   Repeating random things that are heard  
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Echopraxia   Mimicking another person's actions  
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Extrapyramidal Pseudoparkinsonism   Mask-like faces, rigidity, tremors, shuffling gait, drooling  
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Extrapyramidal Dystonia/Dyskinesia   Involuntary movements, muscle tightness in the throat, tongue, eyes, neck, and back  
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torticollis (EPS)   Twisted neck  
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opisthotonos   Arched back  
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oculogyric   Eyes fixed toward the back of the head  
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The drugs used to treat EPS pseudoparkinsonism and dystonia/dyskinesia   Benadryl and Cogentin  
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EPS Akathisia   Inability to sit still  
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EPS tardive dyskinesia   Tongue and mouth movements Long-term use May be irreversible  
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome   Extreme. Muscle rigidity, stupor, increases in BP, HR, hyperthermia, urinary retention, change in consciousness, coma. MEDICAL EMERGENCY  
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Atropine-like side effects   Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention  
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agranulocytosis   Decrease in WBC count Potentially fatal Seen with Clozaric use  
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1st generation antipsychotic meds (3) and what it works on   Thorazine, Haldol, Prolixin Works on dopamine Affects positive symptoms  
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2nd generation antipsychotic meds (8) and what it works on   Clozaric, Resperdal, Ability, Zyprexa, Invega, Seroquel, Geodon, Saphris Works on dopamine and serotonin Treats positive and negative symptoms  
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Autism spectrum disorder   Abnormal communication and social interactions  
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Adderall, Dexedrine, Ritalin, Cylert Class and use   CNS stimulant ADHD  
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Side effects of ADHD meds in children   Weight loss, tachycardia, stunted growth, tolerance Toxic with cold meds Do not abruptly discontinue  
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Conduct disorder   Antisocial behavior, aggression, and violence  
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder   Irritable moods, but not violent towards others  
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Intermittent Explosive Disorder   Impulsive outbursts (3 incidences)  
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Adjustment disorder   maladaptive coping to a known stressor  
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Anorexia Biggest concern   electrolyte imbalances may be fatal  
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Bulimia Physiologic concerns   Esophageal damage  
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