Hannah Shared "Mental Health" - 26 Picmonics
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Mental Health
Amphetamines Intoxication Assessment
- Euphoria
- Insomnia
- Mydriasis
- Diaphoresis
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Paranoia
- Anxiety
- Anorexia
- Seizures
2 mins
Antipsychotics Overview
- Generations
- Typical
- Atypical
- Mechanism
- Blocks D2 Receptor
- 2nd Generation Blocks the 5-HT 2 Receptor
- Indications
- Psychosis
- Delirium
- Bipolar Disorder
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Side Effects
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
4 mins
Atypical Antipsychotics
- Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Mechanism of Action
- Unknown Mechanism
- Side Effects
- Seizures
- Prolonged QT Interval
- Agranulocytosis
- Weight Gain
- Fewer Extrapyramidal Side Effects
- Fewer Anticholinergic Side Effects
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
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
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development - Stage 1 (Infancy)
- Age
- Infancy (Birth to 18 months)
- Basic Conflict
- Trust vs. Mistrust
- Important Events
- Feeding
- Virtue
- Hope
- Freud Stage
- Oral
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development - Stage 2 (Toddler)
- Age
- Toddler (1-3 Years)
- Basic Conflict
- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
- Important Events
- Toilet Training
- Virtue
- Will
- Freud Stage
- Anal
1 min
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
High Potency Antipsychotic Drugs
- High Potency Drugs
- Fluphenazine
- Trifluoperazine
- Haloperidol
- Pimozide
- Side Effects
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Short Term
- Dystonia
- Restlessness (Akathisia)
- Torticollis
- Long Term
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's-Like Symptoms
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
3 mins
Low Potency Antipsychotic Drugs
- Drugs
- Chlorpromazine
- Corneal Deposits
- Thioridazine
- Retinal Deposits
- Shared Side Effects
- Alpha1 Antagonist Effects
- Anticholinergic Effects
- Antihistamine Effects
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
Schizophrenia Assessment
- Positive Symptoms
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Associative Looseness
- Negative Symptoms
- Flat Affect
- Poverty of Thought
- Absence of Something that Should be Present
- Cognitive Symptoms
- Illogical Thinking
- Impaired Judgment and Memory
- Affective Symptoms
- Dysphoria
2 mins
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Overview
- Indications
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mechanism of Action
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Drugs
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
- Escitalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Side Effects
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Treat with Cyproheptadine
2 mins
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Indications
- Depression
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Duloxetine
- Panic and Anxiety
- Venlafaxine
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Reuptake of Serotonin and NE
- Side Effects
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Decreased Libido
1 min
Tardive Dyskinesia
- Signs and Symptoms
- Bizarre Facial Movements
- Bizarre Tongue Movement
- Increased Extremity Movements
- Stiff Neck
- Dysphagia
- Interventions
- Stop Medication
- AIMS
2 mins
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Antidote
- Antidote
- Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
27 secs
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Indications
- Indications
- Major Depression
- Bedwetting
- Fibromyalgia
- OCD
- Drugs
- -Iptyline or -Ipramine Suffix
- Amitriptyline
- Desipramine
- Clomipramine
- Imipramine
- Nortriptyline
2 mins
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Overview
- Mechanism of Action
- Blocks Serotonin and NE Reuptake
- Lipid-soluble
- Side Effects
- Adverse CNS Effects
- Anticholinergic
- Antihistamine
- Tri-C: Convulsion, Coma, Cardiotoxicity
- Blocks Alpha1 Receptors
2 mins
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