Apart from delusion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

≥ 1 delusion lasting ≥ 1 month WITHOUT other psychotic symptoms. +/- nonbizarre = possible but highly unlikely. - Apart from delusion, behavior is not obviously odd or bizarre and there is no significant impairment of function. - Not explained by any other disorder. correct answer: Delusional Disorder How do you treat delusional disorder? correct answer: first goal is to establish *theruputic alliance* with the pt. - first line meds: antipsychotics like aripiprazole What are de...

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders - Psychotic disorders: characterized by unusual thinking, distorted perceptions, and odd behaviours o Impaired reality o Inability to think coherently o Some long lasting, others temporary - Psychosis: a severe mental condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality o Delusion: a false belief o Hallucination: a false sensory perception o Both at the same time o Loss of contact with reality o Presence of them does not mean ...

What should you not do when advocating for a patient? - ANSWER Judge or confront What class of medication is contraindicated with tics? - ANSWER Stimulants What should you provide for prior to assessing abuse victims? - ANSWER A safe environment What are your actions if a child reports abuse? - ANSWER First interview separately from parents then report to CPS What should you do if a child plays with toys in a way that you suspect abuse? - ANSWER Report to CPS In what setting as an...

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Maryville University NURS 662 Exam 2 Summer 2024 What labs do you check with antipsychotic medications? Glucose, Prolactin levels if symptomatic CBC, CMP, Lipids, HgbA1C, Fasting Blood Which antipsychotic medications have a long-acting injectable? and Trinza, Haldol DSM-5 Criteria for Schizophrenia Risperdal, Abilify, Invega Sustenna During a 1-month period, 2 (or more) of the following symptoms: Delusions Hallucinations Disorganized speech Disorganized behavior ...

PN Comprehensive Practice A Questions and Answers Rated A+ A patient four hours post operative following gastrointestinal surgery has an NG tube in place for gastric decompression. The nurse should instruct pt to do what (Keep plugged tube) above stomach level (when ambulating) Talking to a bunch of adolescent girls about puberty the nurse to teach the students that they will make most likely do what before what Gain weight (before getting) taller A nurse is reviewing the critical path way of...

What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroi...

HESI Entrance Exam 341 Questions with Verified Answers Adenoma - CORRECT ANSWER Tumor of a gland Adenitis - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of a gland Arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of a joint Biology - CORRECT ANSWER Study of life Biopsy - CORRECT ANSWER Removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope. Carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWER Cancerous tumor. Cardiology - CORRECT ANSWER Study of the heart. Cephalic - CORRECT ANSWER Pertaining to the head. Cerebra...

AHA EXAM 3: NURS612: MARYVILLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED At what age should an infant recognize the face of the primary caregiver? 2 MONTHS What is the initial step in performing a mental status examination? A. Observe the patient's physical appearance and behavior. Correct Select the question that tests the patient's capacity for abstract reasoning. A. "What is the meaning of 'a stitch in time save nine'?" Correct Which behavior is an example of apraxia? A. Inability to unbu...

Mark Klimek Lecture Outline NCLEX If the pH and the BiCarb are both in the same direction then it is? - ANS Metabolic If the pH is up it is? - ANS Alkalosis If the pH is down it is? - ANS Acidosis As the pH goes so goes my patient except for? - ANS Potassium If the pH is up my patient with show signs and symptoms of? - ANS Increase... like tachycardia,diarrhea and borborygmi If the pH is down my patient will show signs and sym...