Modeling - ANSAllows client to see a demonstration of appropriate behaviors in a stressful
situation. The goal is that the client will imitate the behaviors
Systemic Desentization - ANSBegins with mastering of relaxation techniques. Then a client is
exposed to increasing levels of anxiety-producing stimulus.
Flooding - ANSExposing the client to a great deal of undesirable stimulus in an attempt to turn
off anxiety response.
Most useful for phobias
,Thought Stopping - ANSTeaches a client to say "stop" when a negative thought or compulsive
behavior arises and substitute positive thought. The goal is that the client with time will use
command silently
Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - ANSTherapy for clients who have
PTSD. Encourages eye focus on a separate stimuli while thinking of or talking about the
traumatic event
How is seasonal depression treated? - ANSLight therapy
Dysthymic Disorder - ANSMild form of depression that usually has an early onset, such as in
childhood and lasts at least 2 years in length
St. John's Wort adverse effects - ANSPhotosensitivity
Skin rash
Rapid heart rate
GI distress
Abdominal pain
Depressive disorders are most prevalent in... - ANSAdults between ages of 15-40
Transpersonal Communication - ANSAddresses an individual's spiritual needs and providers
interventions to meet those needs
Empathy - ANSUNDERSTANDING of feelings
Rapid Cycling - ANS4 or more episodes of acute mania within 1 year
Bipolar I - ANSClient has at least one episode of mania alternating with major depression
More severe
Bipolar II - ANSClient has one or more hypomanic episodes alternating with MDD
Bipolar Meds - ANSLithium=mood stabilizer
Anticonvulsants such as Valproic Acid (Depakote), Clonazapam, Lamitcal, Gabapentin, and
Topiramate
Benzos such as Lorazepam used on a short term basis
SSRIs such as Prozac
A client in a true manic state will... - ANSNot stop moving, and does not eat or drink, or sleep.
This can become a medical emergency
, Alogia - ANSPoverty of thought or speech; the client may sit with a visitor but may only mumble
or respond vaguely to questions
Avolition - ANSLack of motivation in activities and hygiene
Grandeur - ANSBelieves that she is all powerful and important, like a god
Somatic Delusionals - ANSBelieves that his body is changing in an unusual way, such as
growing a third arm
Depersonalization - ANSNonspecific feeling that a person has lose their identity, self is different
or unreal
Derealization - ANSPerception that environment has changed
Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF Scale) - ANSHelps to determine a client's ability to
perform ADLs and to function independently
Mileu - ANSSafe, structured environment that decreases anxiety and distracts the client from
constant thinking and hallucinations
Atypical Antipsychotics - ANSTreat BOTH positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Abilify
Geodon
Zyprexa
Seroquel
Risperdal
Clozaril (Clozapine)
Positive Symptoms of Schizo (obvious) - ANSHallucinations
Delusions
Use of clang association
Constantly waving arms (bizarre movements)
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