Georgettes LMRWhen questions ask for a priority action...think about...
ABC, airway breathing, circulation
Maslows hierarchy
If undecided on an answer due to high similarities, choose:
the umbrella answer
Wh
...
Georgettes LMRWhen questions ask for a priority action...think about...
ABC, airway breathing, circulation
Maslows hierarchy
If undecided on an answer due to high similarities, choose:
the umbrella answer
What is the most common side effect of olanzapine/zyprexa
metabolic syndrome
what is the difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics
Atypical 5HT2A specific
1st psychotic break... two actions to take
UDS and r/o sub
Consider IM Geodon or Invega
Three AP with least weight gain
Latuda, Abilify, Geodon
Always encourage interprofessional collaboration
between therapists/pcps/SW/RN, the ENTIRE team
TSH High, then....t3/t4
T3, T4 low
TSH low, then...t3/t4
T3, T4 high
cold/hot sensitivity with t3/t4 relationship
T3/T4 low, hypothyroid, cold, slow
T3/T4 high, hyperthyroid, hot, flushed, tachy
What birth defect can be caused by depakote?
Spina bifida
What organ does depakote cause toxicity? and what sx would you expect to see? labs to run?
Hepatotoxicity: RUQ pain, reddish brown urine-
Do LFTs
kava kava is used to treat
anxiety and insomnia
Rash and fever associated with tegretol, suspect
What allele is HLAB 1502 associated?
Asians. They CANNOT have tegretol. Test all asians for this allele.
what rare and dangerous side effects are associated with tegretol
Aplastic anemia
Agranulocytosis-DC at ANC less than 1000
Sx's of agranulocytosis
unusual bleeding or bruising, mouth sores, infections, fever, sore throat, fatigue
if starting a woman on lithium what test should be done? why?
HCG--risk of ebstein anomaly
adverse s/e of lamictal/lamotrigine
SJS
labs to checke BEFORE starting on lithium
BUN
CRE
urine protein
What does protein in urine indicate
kidney impairment; 4+ protein in urine=you cannot start on lithium
best choice med for decreasing si in bipolar disorder.
lithium
best choice med for si in schizophrenia
clozaril
best choice med for SI in borderline
lithium
What medications will INCREASE Li levels
NSAIDS
ACE's
Thiazides/HCTZ
Besides medications, what else can cause increased Li levels
dehydration
hyponatremia
lithium s/e inc N/V, which will effect electrolytes, and dehydration status
what type of tremors will you see with lithium toxicity?
course tremors
lithium can cause what other comorbidities?
hypothyroidism
maculopapular rash
leukocytosis
twave inversion
what is a defining characteristic of NMS vs SS
muscle rigidity
Sx's/labs associated with NMS
Inc CPK, WBC, LFT
Rhabdomyolosis
myoglobinuria
Can lead to mutism
myoglobinuria/rhabdo can cause cherry colored urine
Treatment for NMS and what each does
DC the offending agent
bromocriptin-D2 agonis
dantrolene: muscle relaxant
Make sure if ? is asking for agonist or relaxant
Sx of SS
HYPERREFLEXIA
myoclonic jerks
treatment for SS
ciproheptadine
how to best PREVENT SS
follow proper transition protocols
SSRI to MAOI=14 days
Prozac to MAOI=5-6 weeks
Triptans (Imitrex sumatriptan) can also cause SS due to serotonin increase with the use
give any NDRI welbutrin
Why are SSRIs considered the safest for use in depression
safest for OD first line treatment for depression
antidepressant for cancer
citalopram and escitalopramless drug to drug interactions
depressed patient presents with fatigue and low energy, consider:
NDRI wellbutrin
sexual s/e with ssri? try...
wellbutrin due to lower risk of sexual s/e
What medication must be avoided if client has seizure history or eating disorder? why?
wellbutrin due to decreasing the seizure threshold
if client has depression and neuropathic pain
SNRI or TCA for treatment of BOTH
What med class treats neuropathic pain well
alpha 2 delta ligands
Gabapentin
Lyrica
What medication class is good for depression with comorbid CA
SSRI
least chance of drug drug interactions
Celexa and lexapro are good choices
Black box warning on SSRI
increase SH kids, and young adult
Required education for rx ssri
long time for effect
side effects esp n/v/d
NO ABRUPT stopping d/t Serotonin discontinuation syndrome
what to ask when client is depressed (additional question)
alcohol use
Sx's of serotonin discontinuation syndrome
fever, shivering, muscle aches and nausea diarrhea, agitation, cog impairment... (think flu like sx's)
disequilibrium
What are some scenarios that place patients at risk of a hypertensive crisis?
MAOI and tyramine
MAOI and TCA
MAOI and Atypical AP
MAOI and decongestant
MAOI and stimulants
MAOI and asthma meds
Sx of Hypertensive crisis
HA
Diaphoresis
fever
facial flushing
pupillary dilation
palpitation
Treatment for HTN Crisis
DC Agent
Give Phenolamine
age of onset for male / female schizophrenia
male 18-25
female 25-35
schizophrenia has high rate of suicide
always be assessing for SI
what is the cause of schizophrenia
inadequate synapse formation
excessive pruning of synapses
intrauterine insult (drugs/toxin/viral agent/malnutrition/substance use, mental illness, o2 deprivation)
on MRI /PET schizonphrenia
ventrical enlargement
positive sx of schizophrenia caused by...
excess DA in mesolimbic pathway
positive sx of schizophrenia on a stimulant?
will potentiate DA release (worsening schizophrenias positive symtpoms) bc stimulants tap into the reward and addiction pathway inc dopamine
What is ACT
Assertive community treatment
Post hospital DC
not in the hospital
delusions, you respond how?
do not try to disprove
If HARMFUL delusions, notify authority
Also notify potential victim
how to assess mental abstraction
interpret a proverb
assess thought process why? and potential findings
to assess organization of patients thoughts
tangential: no rip to a ?
circumstantial: gets around to anss after going in circles with unnecessary details
MMSE thought content include
SI HI
plan
Hallucinations
delusions
MMSE/ Folstein Test assesses?
tool used to assess cognitive status in adults
concentration/attention/calculation assessed how?
spell a word backward or serial 7's
Registration/ability to learn new material assessed how?
remember 3 words
orientation is assessed by
Person place time
fund of knowledge assessed how?
Who is the president? Governor?
clock drawing assesses?
takes 1-2 minutes
easy to administer
tests right hemisphere health,cannot do it they have a prob in R side.
First generation AP
haldol
fluphenazine
Chlorpromazine
thioridazine
2nd gen AP
rispeidone
olanzapine
seroquel
abilify
ziprasidone
lurasidone
clozipine
excess DA in mesolimbic pathway
positive sx of schizophrenia
decreased DA in mesocoritcal pathway
negative sx of schizophrenia
anhedonia
mask face
slow speech
isolative
nigrostriatal pathway
excess DA in this pathway but it doesn't cause any sx,
but when DA is decreased in this pathway due to AP (dopamine blockade) increases acetylcholine=EPS sx
Tuberoinfundibular pathway
excess DA is normal here
but when it is decreased with AP leads to increased prolactin and hyperprolactinemia
what does high prolactin levels lead to
breast DC
amenorrhea
osteoporosis
breast enlargement
which AP is most closely associated with hyperprolactinemia
risperidone
Male prolactin
female prolactin---normals
male less than 20ng/ml
female less than 25ng/ml
EPS caused by
DA blockade in the NS pathway
acute dystonia
acute sustained contraction of muscles, usually of the head and neck
spasms
painful
treatment of acute dystonia
cogentin/benztropine IM, but may need Oral follow up for several days
akathisia
ANXIETY
restless
cannot sit still
pacing rocking
1st line treatment for akathisia? And which population to AVOID use in? 2nd line? 3rd line?
propranolol/or beta blocker
client with asthma on bronchodilators due to increased risk of bronchospasm when given beta blockers
2nd line: cogentin/benztropine
3rd line: benzos
akanesia
difficulty iniating motion
treatment for akanesia
cogentin/benztropin
Sx of akinesia
DIFFICULTY INITIATING MOVEMENT;
PSEUDO PARKINSONIAN SX'S:
muscle rigidity
shuffling gait
mask like facial expression
affect may be flat or blunted
pill rolling tremors (motor slowing)
Tardive dyskinesia (TD)/timeframes
chewing/lip smacking
facial dyskinesia
Treatment: dec dose of offending agent or switch to a different AP or can switch to clozaril.
can have onset between a few weeks and 2 years post starting of medication
Reglan (metoclopramide) and compazine (prochlorperazine) can both cause?
TD
what medication can worsen TD?
benztropine/cogentin
Inducers
cause low serum levels
inhibitors
cause high serum levles
reglan and compazine can both cause
TD
Smoking and dosing of meds
smoking is a strong inducer.
therefore smoking increases drug metablolism and you may need to dose higher. If they stop smoking serum levels will increase.
Always assess for smoking/cessation of.
Antibiotics/macroglides are INHIBITORS and greatly effect what medication
tegratol
what meds can cause mania
disulfram
steroids
isoniazide
antidepressants
what meds can cause depression
steroids
beta blockers
interferon
accutane-can cause birth defects too
if patient taking meds for a mood disorder and is on flonase or prednisone. What do you do with your dose of oxcarbazepine
increase the dose to adjust for the medication (steroids) influencing mania
treating a patient with zoloft and starts taking interferon. what do you do with zoloft dosing?
increase dose of zoloft to adjust for the increase in depression for the interferon
addiction neurotransmitters
DA
GABA
Gamma-aminobutyric acid main function
major inhibitory neurotransmitter
Sx's of stimulant abuse
irritability
insomnia
tremors
delayed gastric emptying-feeling fullness/bloated
Pt with anorexia complains of pain after eating/bloating/fullness
Signs of delayed gastric emptying
what meds can delay gastric empying?
PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS
famotidine
omeprazole
ranitidine
ANTACIDS /PPI do what to psychotropic medications?
Decrease absorption of psychotropic medication
advise client to take other meds 2 hours AFTER antacids/PPI
Older adults and SSRIs for anxiety?
May increase anxiety
paradoxical effect
Older adults and benzos?
May increase agitation
paradoxical effect
apoptosis
neuronal loss or cell death
BP1 pneumonic
DIGFAST
DIGFAST
Distractible
Impulsive choices
Grandiosity
Flight of ideas
Active
Sleep not needed
Talkative
Borderline sx in regard to impulsivity
impulsivity is often with associated with recurrent SI and self harming behavior
Therapy for BPD/goal/founder
DBT
to decrease recurrent SI
Marsha Linehan
Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder)
can be result of a stressful experience
present with neuro sx:
parasthesia
paralysis
blindness
Mutism
adjustment disorder (anxiety/depressive/mixed)
an emotional disturbance caused by ongoing stressors within the range of common experiences (dx of a new disease) (recent move) (loss of loved one)
factitious disorder
Condition in which a person acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick.
Ie drinking contaminated urine
Reactive Attachment Disorder
common in kids from foster care
kid goes back to real parent and may appear withdrawn, no emotions toward caregiver,
FOSTER is key word
Doesn't seek comfort when distressed
ODD
NO AGGRESSION in ODD
defiant to authority
deliberately annoy others
treatment for ODD
• Family Therapy
with emphasis on child management skills
CD conduct disorder
no remorse
violent
raping/beating
theft
arson
INTENSE
AGE 6-17
When 18; think of Antisocial personality disorder
Treatment for CD
Medication and therapy
to target symptoms of mood and aggression
Alpha agonist aka alpha 2 adrenergic receptor blockers (clonidin, guanfacine)
Family therapy
acute stress disorder
An anxiety disorder in which fear and related symptoms are experienced soon after a traumatic event and last LESS THAN 1 MONTH
Over 1 month is PTSD
PTSD cluster of sx
Increased arousal
Reexperiencing the event
avoidance
nightmares
nightmare trmt in ptsd
prazosin/minipress
PTSD treatment
EMDR
SSRI
CBT
phases of EMDR
see purple book
Panic attack vs disorder
panic attack: acute/seldom
disorder: chronic leads to feelings of impending doom
propanolol
Tourette dx criteria
2 motor tic
1 vocal tic
for ONE year (even if ? says 6 months) its still most likely the correct answer
NT in tourette
DA-da dysfunction is major NT in tourette
NE
S
tics can be caused by what type of medication
stimulant
how do you treat a kid with tics for adhd
non stimulant
guanfacine and clonidine are good choice for adhd in kid with tics
TRUE
Meds for tourettes
FDA approved
haldol
abilify
pimozide
guanfacine
clonidine
esp if kid is having impulse control problems
are tics in kids normal
yes
normal.
normally by teen years they disappear. no treatment unless meeting dsm criteria for tourettes. tourettes needs trmt. 2 motor 1 vocal
brain region affected in adhd
frontal cortex
basal ganglia-
dorsolateral PFC--executive function, attention, cognitive processes (problem solving, working memory)
reticular activating
OCD NT's
S
NE
Pandas
causes OCD
from strep infection
treat with SSRI prozac in kids, in adults use sertraline.
adults can also get TCA like clomipramine
DMDD (disruptive mood dysregulation disorder)
in kids, mood d/o 6-17yo
kid has bipolar disorder but is not 18 yet
moody for no reason
irritible for no reason
tantrums for no reason
Mad/Sad for no reason
IED (intermittent explosive disorder)
reacts grossly out of proportion to the situation
violent
aggressive
HAVE REMORSE, feel bad about it all later
irritibility, depression, labile mood...utilize a________
mood questionnaire
nightmares in children can be genetic or psychological
assess the family tree/hx for this
GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
AT LEAST SIX MONTHS
If less it is ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder NTs
Gaba
glutamate
SE
impaired communication
poor cognition
broken mirror theory of autism-
what two things do you have to have to diagnose adhd
a teacher and a parent evaluation
Do stimulants increase DA?
Yes, so don't give a vmat 2 and a stimulant together. wipes one another out
P450 Inducer meds
carbamazepine
rifampin
alcohol
phenytoin
griseofulvin
phenobarbital
sulfonylureas
P450 inhibitor
Valproate
ketoconazole
isoniazid
sulfonomides
choramphenical
amiodarone
erythromycin
quinidine
grapefruit juice
pneumonic for inducers
CRAP GPS induces my rage
Carbamazepine
Rifampin
Alcohol
Phenytoin
Griseofulvin
Phenobarbital
Sulfonylureas
450 subtypes
1A2
2E1
2C9
2D6
3A4
1A2. AcetAminophen- 1 big word with 2A
2E1 - 21 years to drink ETOH
2C9- Warfarin factors 2, C, 9
2D6- 2D echo-cardiac drug metabolism
3A4- most common, metabolizes up to 60% of ALL medications, so if its not one of the above it is likely 3A4.
What NT are involved with OCD
NE
SE
Trmt med for kid with ocd
SSRI: prozac
trmt med for adult with ocd
ssri: sertralin
or TCA (clomipramine)
GAD pneumonic
WATCHERS x 6 months
Worry
Anxiety
Tension
Concentration
Hyperarousal
Energy Loss
Restlessness
Sleep issues
Stages of change
precontemplation: Not acknowledged an issue. " I don't have a drug problem"
contemplation: acknowledges, but NOT YET ready to change. "i know heroin is killing me, but i have no time for rehab"... some self doubt
preparation: acknowledges issue, intends to eventually act. "Ive been thinking about rehab or buprenorphine, what do you think?" No action or behavioral modification yet... researching
action: behavioral change occurs. "I'm in inpatient rehab and I'm feeling much better!"
maintenance: effort made to sustain the change. "Ive been on buprenorphine for a year and I'm still doing well"
relapse: reversion to a previous stage... goes back to a prior stage to start over.
Autism hallmarks
impaired communication
impaired social interaction
poor eye contact
sensory issues
poor cognition
Broken mirror theory of autism-responsible for childs presentation of autism symptoms
mirror neuron is dysfunctional
Risk factors for autism
male
intellectual disability
genetic loading-inc risk with family member with autism
screeners for autism?
M-Chat: modified checklist for autism
ADOS-G: autism diagnostic observation schedule-generic
ASQ: ages and stages questionnaire
nightmares in children
can be genetic
so ASSESS family for same problem
NT in Autism Spectrum disorder
Gaba and Glutamate
If patient presents with irritibility, personality changes, check their:
Vit B12 and folic acid
if ? presents lack of coordination, slowing, motor symptoms, and apathy, depression, irritability think about this dx
subcortical dementia
cortical dementia effects mostly...
memory and language
cognitive deficits
motor, behavioral
pseudo dementia
cognitive screening
present with:
agitation
irritability
what disorder does a provider hear a lot of "I don't know answers"
pseudo dementia
aphasia is associated with which region of the brain
prefrontal cortex
visual hallucinations are associated with which type of dementia
lewy body
frontotemoporal dementia
frontal lobe
picks disease
personality changes
behavioral
language (slurred)
Signs of lead abuse
developmental delay
learning difficulties
irritability
loss of appetite
weight loss
sluggishness
fatigue
abd pain
vomiting
constipation
hearing loss
seizures
pica
TEST LEAD LEVELS
Components of the COW Scale
Pulse
sweating
restlessness
pupil size
bone aches
running nose
tearing
GI upset
yawning
tremors
anxiety/irritability
goosebumps
anterior cingulate is responsible for what
cognitive functions
decision making
emotions
impulse control
NE is produced in the locus ceruleus and the ...
medullary reticular formation
SE is produced in the_________? And is involved in ______?
raphe nuclei of the brainstem/sleep
DA is produce in the substantia nigra and ______?
the ventral tegmental area VTA
and nucleus accumbens
Acetylcholine is synthesized by the basal nucleus of _____?
Meynert
NT in mood disorders
SE and NE
risk factors for osteoporosis
smoking
caffeine
lack of exercise
diet low in cal and vit D
What is the hippocampus responsible for?
ST to LT memory
emotions
stress
learning
Amygdala
fear
anger
anxiety
aggression
stress
cerebellum
balance
anterior cingulate
cognitive functions
decision making
empathy
impulse control
emotions
decision making
frontal lobe issues
social skills
tumor here can cause behavioral problems
If you are caring for an infant that is dying and the parents are present, what action should you take
give the infant to the parents to hold and
grieve their loss
osteoporosis can be prevented by a diet rich in what? and other ways to prevent
calcium and vitamin d
weight bearing exercises
not using tobacco
Cognitive theory basics
trying to replace automatic negative beliefs/irrational thoughts with positive / functional thoughts
Humanistic therapy basics
Person centered
self actualization
self directed growth
Behavioral therapy
problem solving techniques
role playing
skills training
relaxation
SKILLS SKILLS
interpersonal therapy (IPT)
interpersonal distress with lots of people and in several settings.
also used in marital conflict for a 12-16 weeks.
Think relationship distress with this
Family systems therapy
triangles
triangulation
self differentiation
genograms
structural family therapy
hierarchies keyword
structural mapping
genograms
strategic family therapy
problem focused/symptom focused
paradoxical strategies
or a straight forward directive
Reframe patients belief system
solution focused family therapy
miracle question
miracle solution
exception based finding questions
scaling questions
Appreciative inquiry
focused on the strengths of client
if question answers give closed ended questions and one open ended question and all are appropriate, choose open ended because open ended questions promote the relationship
promote the relationship between client/provider. if they won't talk, you can f/u with closed ended questions if the child remains avoidant... stays avoidant, then go to parents as a last resort
therapy session with a couple and only one party shows up, what do you do?
reschedule both of them. they must both be present.
if someone has lost someone, ask them....?
how is that loss affecting you...how do you feel about it?
Not affected? maybe you don't need to focus on it too much
If client is moving to another state, how can you assist in not abruptly stopping medications?
give plenty of meds until they can see a new provider...maybe three month supply
Sibling abuse 5yo sodomized by his 15yo borther reported to you. Inform parent to ______, and call______?
tell parents to separate the siblings
cps
suspect rheumatoid arthritis, check.....?
ESR level, which indicates inflammation
PICOT
Population
Intervention
Comparison
Outcome
Time
Level 1 evidence
systematic reviews of random control trials (RCTs) -highest internal validity due to randomizations
Level 2 evidence
at least 1 RCT
how do you continue to give evidence based care?
by reading current up to date journals
Shrill cry in infant
intracranial pressure; inconsolable
when do you start aftercare plan?
when patient is admitted
masturbating is normal in what age range? Freud stage?
3 to six year old
phallic stage
normal for young boys to develop breast enlargement/swelling/tenderness. Usually goes away in....?
six months
sex drive is driven by what hormone?
testosterone. so check this if c/o dec libido.
Testosterone decreases as we...?
age
if male or female c/o dec sex drive, chec...?
testosterone
Alcohol dehydrogenase
etoh enzyme
women have less than men so get intoxicated faster compared to men
best way to normalize the grieving process in children?
supportive group therapy
do psychoeducation
do not give prescriptive advise
these reflexes go away at what age:
grasp/palmar
moro/startle
babinski
grasp/palmar 5-6 months
moro/startle 5-6 months
babinski 9-12 months
what class of medications are PDE5?
sexual dysfunction
viagra
short absorption, rapidly absorbed
know diff between AN and BN
AN BMI is very low, high chance of hospital admission
VS changes like bradycardia. if parents won't admit call cps. bmi to admit are 12, 13, 14.
Screen all adhd presentations for substance use
high risk for sub use in depression population
use early screening and early intervention
recommend accupuncture for
depression and pain
inform adolescents all info is confidential except
harm to self or others
what is habeus corpus
legal, not medical concept, that protects patients from unlawful hospitalization
substance induced psychosis has a very high rate of ?
HI. even more than ASPD.
disseminated encephalomyelitis
nervous system is affected
asymmetrical body movements
do a neuro exam
patient has a mood disorder. started depakote and been stable. BMI 25 now 30. eating alot of sweets and juices. recommendations?
A. switch med
b. dec depakote
c. ask them to exercise
how can you help your client remember something by anchoring their memory. how do you do thta?
ask a specific question that will provide an anchor to a timeline, like a wedding, bday, new job, etc.
ask what they know about medications before rxing
assesses their knowledge of meds
polypharmacy can lead to adverse side effects
assess medication hx
iatrogenic
an iatrogenic illness is an illness that is caused by a medication or physician.
tardive dys: caused by a med rx'd by a doc
post online forms to give responses to influence
policy making
advocacy
autoimmune diseases can lead to increased....?
cytokine levels
Desmopressin (DDAVP)
for nighttime bed wetting
reduces urine production esp at noc
guanfacine and clonidine is disliked by some patients due to?
have low tolerability due to lowers BP
cannot look up patietns information on Social media
violates trust
treatment for nighttime wetting under 12yo?
nonpharm
setting alarms
bladder training
if addicts are still blamining others they are not ready for....?
discharge. If still blaming others they are not ready. Need to take responsibility for their actions.
non compliant with medication?
intervention based on why they are not compliant
assess data before changing anything
if patient comes to your with concerns make sure you
validate their concerns to promote communication
come to office or discuss by phone
documentation for off label use? do this....
document why.
and document support for off label use.
MSL or trials
risk factors for sleep apnea
excessive weight
obesity
diabetes
smoking
HTN
narrowed airways
what is macrocytic anemia
vit B12 deficiency
MMSE high score means?
Good! low score is severe cognitive deficit
if depression is "severe" assess for
SI
MMSE scale
25-30 is normal
21-24 mild
10-20 moderate
0-9 severe
SLUM scale
27-30 Normal
21-26 Mild
0-20 dementia
HAM D
0-7 Normal
8-13 mild
14-18 moderate
19-22 severe
23 plus very severe
PHQ 9
0-4 normal
5-9 mild
10-14 moderate
15-19 moderate to severe
20-27 severe
Beck
0-9 normal
10-18 mild
19-29 moderate
30-63 severe
HAM A
under 17 mild
18-24 moderate
25 plus severe
GAD
0-4 normal
5-9 mild
10-14 moderate
15-21 severe
COWs
0-4 none
5-12 mild
13-24 moderate
25-35 mod to severe
35 plus severe
CIWA
0-9 none
10-15 mild
16-20 moderate
21 plus severe
cows criteria
mod: treatment at 13 and above for scheduled. consider buprenorphine or Suboxone. methadone consider safety concerns and under supervision
pulse
sweating
restlessness
pupil size-dilated
bone aches
runny nose
tearing
gi upset
yawning
tremors
anxi/irritable
goosebumps
ciwa
scheduled medication starts at score of 15
Nausea
vomiting
tremor
sweats
anxiety
agitation
tactile disturbances
auditory disturbances
HA
orientation
etoh abuse treatment
disulfram no etoh for two weeks after stopping/none 12 hours before starting
aversion therapy
naltrexone
idealization
exaggeration of good qualities of the person or object lost, followed by acceptance for the loss. widow exaggeraes how amzing her not so amazing husban is
false positive screen for pcp
tramadol
dextromethorphan
alprazolam
clonazepam
carvedilol
diphenhydramine
rationalization
always to work late and tells boss "I'm not the only one"
intellectualization
new diagnosis so you go home and do tons of research
scope of practice
varies state to state
defines role and action
varies broadly
standard of practice
determined by american nurses association
judges care given
reasonably prudent is standard
confidentiality
the assurance that messages and information are available only to those who are authorized to view them
exceptions to confidentiality
when info outweighs risk (think murder trial)
intent to harm self or others
info given to atty in litigation
releasing records to insurance companies
answering court orders, subpoenas, summons
Meeting state requirements for mandatory reporting of dx of condition
informed consent in apt with dementia
if client can repeat the benefits and risks o the med/
autonomy is:
right to self determination
EXCEPT
rennie vs klein: right to refuse medication if NOT-found incompetent
Rights of patient re environment
least restrictive first
just culture
safety
continual learning
designing safe systems
managing behavioral choices
Recovery model
treatment approach doesn't really focus on the dx/illness
looking beyond the dx and search out abilities dreams goals
self direction
finding meaning in life despite the dx
person centered
individualized
NON LINEAR not step by step but based on growth setbacks and learning experiences
quality improvement projects focus on...
improving systems
decrease cost
improve productivity
a retrospective chart review would be a type of....
quality improvement initiative
PDSA is a process
not a project
an effective strategy
reflective practice
linking theory to practice
providing feedback
industry vs inferiority
school age 6-12
becoming industrious and getting confidence about what they can do... fx is feeling bad and inferior
intimacy vs isolation
age 20-35
in a loving relationship
starting a family
fx is feeling alone and isolated
piaget age 2-7
magical thinkeers
preoperational
"if i think about a new dress I will get one"
piaget 11 and up
formal operations
logical and abstract
algebra etc
primary prevention example
screening and community education
secondary prevention
crisis intervention
hotlines
disaster response
tertiary prevention
rehab
active treatment
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