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NUR 221 Unit 5
Anxiety Assessment
- Mild
- Increased Alertness
- Heightened Perception
- Moderate
- Perception Narrowed
- Short Attention Span
- Shaking
- Severe
- Ineffective Problem Solving
- Automatic Behavior
- Hyperventilation
- Panic
- Hallucinations
- Inability to Function or Communicate
2 mins
Benzodiazepines Overview
- Indications
- First Line for Status Epilepticus
- Anesthesia Induction
- Anxiety
- Eclampsia
- Detoxification
- Mechanism of Action
- '-zepam' and '-zolam' Suffix
- Increase Frequency of Cl- Channel Opening
- Side Effects
- Decrease REM Sleep
- CNS Depression
- Dependence
- Antidote
- Flumazenil for Overdose
2 mins
Bipolar Disorder Assessment
- Mechanism
- Neurotransmitter Dysregulation and Genetic Factors
- Mania Signs and Symptoms
- Euphoric Mood
- Nonstop Physical Activity
- Flight of Ideas
- Rapid Speech
- Depression Signs and Symptoms
- Mood Changes
- Sad Affect
- Psychomotor Retardation
- Suicidal Thoughts
2 mins
Bipolar Disorder Interventions
- Drug Therapy
- Lithium
- Valproic Acid (Valproate)
- Lamotrigine
- Manic Episode
- Hospitalization
- Nutrition
- Hygiene
- Depressive Episode
- Monitor for Vegetative Signs
- Suicide Precautions
2 mins
Bupropion
- Indications
- Depression
- Smoking Cessation
- Mechanism of Action
- Increase Dopamine and NE
- Side Effects
- Stimulant Side Effects
- Seizure
1 min
Depression Assessment
- Physical Changes
- Anergia
- Self Neglect
- Decreased Libido
- Vegetative Signs
- Mood
- Sad Affect
- Worthlessness
- Guilt
- Anger and Irritability
- Cognitive
- Ineffective Problem Solving
- Slowed Thinking
1 min
Diazepam (Valium)
- Indications
- Anxiety
- Seizures and Status Epilepticus
- Muscle Spasms
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Side Effect/Assessment
- Dizziness/Vision Changes
- Confusion/Amnesia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Behavioral Changes
- Respiratory Depression
- Antidote
- Flumazenil (Romazicon)
- Nursing Considerations
- Fall Precaution
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
2 mins
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Reuptake of Serotonin
- Indications
- Depression
- Side Effects
- Sexual Dysfunction
- CNS Stimulation
- Weight Changes
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Contraindications
- No MAO-Is
- No Anticoagulants / Antiplatelets
- Considerations
- Suicide Risk
- Delayed Onset of Action
2 mins
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Contraindications
- Contraindications
- Wine and Cheese
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Serotonin Drugs
- Serotonin Syndrome
1 min
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAO-Is)
- Indications
- Atypical Depression
- Mechanism of Action
- Increase Levels of Amine Neurotransmitters
- Drugs
- "Takes Pride In Shanghai"
- Tranylcypromine
- Phenelzine
- Isocarboxazid
- Selegiline
1 min
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Assessment
- Repetitive and Intrusive Thoughts
- Suppressed by Thought or Action
- Interferes with Daily Functioning
- May or May Not Be Aware
- Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Clomipramine
- Venlafaxine
3 mins
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Assessment
- Re-experience Traumatic Event
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
- Avoidance
- Self-destructive Behaviors
- Considerations
- Assess Suicide Risk
- Actively Listen to Stories
- Anxiety Medications
2 mins
Social Anxiety Disorder
- Classification
- Phobia
- Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Venlaflaxine
- Beta-Blockers
- Benzodiazepines
2 mins
SIG E CAPS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- SIG E CAPS Acronym
- Sleep Problems
- Interest Deficit
- Guilt or Worthlessness
- Energy Loss or Fatigue
- Concentration Difficulty
- Appetite Changes
- Psychomotor Retardation or Agitation
- Suicidal Ideation
- Diagnosis
- 5 Symptoms Including Depressed Mood or Anhedonia for 2 Weeks
2 mins
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Personality Functioning
- Self-Functioning
- Identity Derived from Work or Productivity
- Inflexible Standards
- Interpersonal Functioning
- Unable to See or Understand Ideas of Others
- Controlling
- Pathological Personality Traits
- Perfectionism
- Only One Right Way
- Perseveration
2 mins
Anorexia Nervosa Assessment
- Adolescent Girls
- Fear of Gaining Weight
- Assessment
- Excessive Dieting
- Distorted Body Image
- Decreased Bone Density
- Stress Fractures
- Lanugo
- Amenorrhea
- Anemia
- Diagnostic Criteria
- BMI < 18.5
3 mins
Bulimia Nervosa Assessment
- Assessment
- Normal Body Weight
- Binge and Purge
- Electrolyte Disturbances
- Alkalosis
- Hypokalemia
- Parotitis
- Enamel Erosion
- Russell's Sign
- Diagnosis
- Once Weekly For 3 Months
2 mins
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa Interventions
- Interventions
- Build Trust
- Plan Caloric Intake
- Supervise Meals
- Supervise Elimination
- Encourage Liquids
- Daily Weights
- Use Matter-of-Fact Statements
- Give Feelings of Control
- Considerations
- Tube Feedings If Further Weight Loss
2 mins
Buspirone (Buspar)
- Mechanism
- Increases Serotonin
- Indications
- Anxiety
- Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Considerations
- Delayed Effect
- Safer with Alcohol than Other Anxiolytics
- Low Side Effect Profile
- Low Abuse Potential
1 min
Zolpidem (Ambien)
- Mechanism
- Hypnotic
- Indications
- Insomnia
- Side Effects
- Daytime Drowsiness
- Bizarre Sleep Behaviors
- Sleep Driving
- Angioedema
- Considerations
- Short Term Administration
- Take Immediately Before Bedtime
1 min
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