Psychostimulants - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

QAS Clinical Guidelines & Practice Procedures Define Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD) - A patient that poses significant clinical risk to themselves and the health care professionals providing treatment or others. What are some causes of ABD? - * mental illness * intoxication with drugs and/or alcohol * organic illnesses (e.g. hypoglycaemia) NOTE: causes are usually multifactoral What are the 4 general categories of ABD? - 1. psychiatric disorders 2. Substance related 3. Or...

Test Bank For Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology 2nd Edition by Adam Prus 8941 Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychopharmacology Chapter 2: The Nervous System Chapter 3: Neurotransmission Chapter 4: Properties of Drugs Chapter 5: Drugs of Abuse Chapter 6: Psychostimulants Chapter 7: Nicotine and Caffeine Chapter 8: Alcohol Chapter 9: GHB and Inhalants Chapter 10: Opioids Chapter 11: Cannabinoids Chapter 12: Psychedelic Drugs Chapter 13: Treatments for Depre...

PMHNP 7348.01 Final Exam Review Questions and answers, Verified/ Which of the following is true regarding psychostimulants? - -First line treatment for ADHD Stimulants are first line treatment for ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. They are the most studied (Dulcan). ll of the following are changes that were made to the DSM V regarding ADHD? - -Changed age of onset to 12 CAN have Autism and ADHD and added symptoms across the lifespan since we know ADHD does not go away Can h...

OCN - PRACTICE TESTS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% A patient has the following laboratory values: white blood cell count 2100 mm3; neutrophils, segmented 23%; neutrophils, band 6%; hemoglobin 8.9 g/dl; and, platelets 100,000 mm 3. The nurse's initial patient teaching includes: A. washing hands frequently. B. using an electric razor. C. avoiding trauma. D. taking daily stool softeners. - correct answer A. washing hands frequently There are many nonpharmacologic interventions for ...

Zyprexa (olanzapine) - atypical antipsychotic Schizophrenia - A psychotic disorder involving distortions in thoughts, perceptions, and/or emotions. delirium - mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement; ADJ. delirious, reversible but can be fatal Dementia - An abnormal condition marked by multiple cognitive defects that include memory impairment. personality disorders - Cluster a: odd and eccentric - paranoid, schizoid, schizophrenia Personalty disorders Cluster B: dra...

Zyprexa (olanzapine) - atypical antipsychotic Schizophrenia - A psychotic disorder involving distortions in thoughts, perceptions, and/or emotions. delirium - mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement; ADJ. delirious, reversible but can be fatal Dementia - An abnormal condition marked by multiple cognitive defects that include memory impairment. personality disorders - Cluster a: odd and eccentric - paranoid, schizoid, schizophrenia Personalty disorders Cluster B: dra...

Psychiatric Nurse Certification Summary papers Zyprexa (olanzapine) - atypical antipsychotic Schizophrenia - A psychotic disorder involving distortions in thoughts, perceptions, and/or emotions. delirium - mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement; ADJ. delirious, reversible but can be fatal Dementia - An abnormal condition marked by multiple cognitive defects that include memory impairment. personality disorders - Cluster a: odd and eccentric - paranoid, schizoid, ...

Test Bank For Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology 2nd Edition by Adam Prus 8941 Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychopharmacology Chapter 2: The Nervous System Chapter 3: Neurotransmission Chapter 4: Properties of Drugs Chapter 5: Drugs of Abuse Chapter 6: Psychostimulants Chapter 7: Nicotine and Caffeine Chapter 8: Alcohol Chapter 9: GHB and Inhalants Chapter 10: Opioids Chapter 11: Cannabinoids Chapter 12: Psychedelic Drugs Chapter 13: Treatments for Depre...

MPJE Kentucky Law Complete Solutions 222 form copy colors Brown: supplier Green: DEA (from pharmacy -> supplier -> DEA) Blue: Pharmacy 222 form errors -If pharmacy notices error, void form and start again -Retain voided forms -If wholesaler notices error, may fullfill other lines of order but not the one in error Allowed Drug Inventory in Hospice/Home Health Agencies -Sterile water for irrigation/injection -Sterile saline for irrigation/injection -Heparin flush -Diphenhydramine i...

A patient has the following laboratory values: white blood cell count 2100 mm3; neutrophils, segmented 23%; neutrophils, band 6%; hemoglobin 8.9 g/dl; and, platelets 100,000 mm 3. The nurse's initial patient teaching includes: A. washing hands frequently. B. using an electric razor. C. avoiding trauma. D. taking daily stool softeners. - Answer- A. washing hands frequently There are many nonpharmacologic interventions for the prevention of infection. Handwashing remains the single ...