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existential therapy founders Key figures: Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, and Irvin Yalom existential therapy focused on the human search for meaning in existence, emphasizing individuality and choice gestalt therapy *Basic goal = self support, deals with awareness. Here and Now. Taking responsibility for ones own actions enhancing awareness gestalt therapy founder fritz (Frederick and laura?)pers and Paul Goodman central relational paradox concept of relational cult...

Which statement by a patient should alert you to a serious issue related to the patient's use of Atorvastatin? A) "I've been feeling really down lately." B) "My urine has been a lot darker than usual." C) "I've been having issues with blurry vision lately" D) "My heart feels like it beats really fast sometimes." Answer: B. Rhabdomylosis is a rare but serious side effect of statin medications. Reference: Chapter 39 An 66 year old male has been taking Simvastatin for three ...

personality disorders psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning substance abuse Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes sexual disfunction a problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning neurodevelopmental disorders neurologically based disorders that are revealed in a clinically significant way during a child's developing years neuroco...

Dissociation defense mechanism that protects a person from overwhelming anxiety by emotionally separating Depersonalization unreality or detachment from one's body, thoughts, feeling and actions Derealization: unreality or detachment from one's surroundings Body dysmorphic disorder Preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance Spends significant time trying to correct perceived flaw with makeup, dermatological procedures or plastic s...

Acute anxiety First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment -non-activating an...

NUR 530 Quiz 3 Study Guide 2023

NUR 530 Quiz 2 Study Guide 2023

1. Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline - C 2. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep - D 3. Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid? A. Fluoxetine-lithium B. F...

NSG 530 STUDY GUIDE Pathology TEST 1 Graded A+ 2023