Phases of schizophrenia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Define and identify symptoms of dystonia Answer Involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive twisting movements. The condition can affect one part of the body- focal dystonia; two or more adjacent parts- segmental; or all parts- general dystonia. Cervical dystonia- cause head to twist and turn to one side. Eyelids- rapid blinking or involuntary spasms Jaw/tongue- slurred speech, drooling, difficulty chewing hand/forearm- repetitive activity (writers or musicians dystonia) Defin...

Psuedomutality (Ans- describes a systemic pretense of harmony and closeness that hides conflict and interferes with intimacy (Lyman Wynne, 1940s) Psuedohostility (Ans- Arguing and bickering that hides "pathological alignments" in families A volatile and intense way of disguising and distorting both affection and splits Prevents open communication and quality relationships (Lyman Wynne, 1940s) Rubber-Fence Boundary (Ans- Families are seemingly yielding, but are in fact nearly impe...

PSYCHIATRY DSM-5 CRITERIA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ 3 Criterion that need to be met for ALL of the DSM-5 criterion for psychiatric disorders - -1) Causes Significant distress or impairment in functioning (social or occupational) 2) Not caused by a drug 3) Not caused by a medical condition 3 Phases of Schizophrenia - -1) *Prodrome Phase:* onset and build-up of schizophrenia symptoms; *Neg sxs present* 2) *Active Phase:* psychotic symptoms; *Pos sxs dominate* ...

Schizophrenia ________________ is characterized by a deteriorating personality, is a profoundly disabling mental/physical illness, and is a term used to escribe a major psychotic disorder characterized by disturbances in Perception, Thought Processes, Reality Testing, Feeling, Behavior, Attention, & Motivation and an overall decline in psychosocial functioning Schizophrenia _____________ first appears in late adolescence to early adulthood Men __________ with Schizophrenia have a more severe d...

Identify the disorders in which patients have psychosis Schizoaffective Schizophrenia Mania Depression with psychotic features Dementia Brief psychotic episode (+/- PD) Identify which disorders in which patient does not have psychosis Schizoid PD, Schizotypical PD, Paranoid PD Epidemiology of Schizophrenia About 1% of the population Same percent is found internationally and across cultures 75% of all mental health expenditures High rates of suicide-9-13% -as many as 50% will attempt Life span ...

NURS 4010 Unit 1 Exam - Part 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Tarasoff law - answer"DUTY TO WARN"; assessing and predicting a pt's danger or violence towards someone; Identifying specific individuals being threatened and appropriate actions to protect victims; Make sure you know who they're going after, if we don't know "they might have to stay longer" ; It's our ethical and legal duty to step in when a pt expresses wanting to kill someone Physical and emotional exhaustion, f...

what are some psychiatric historical events that have occurred in the early psychiatric era? 18th century- state asylums created, 600,000 residents were in them, 1st school or psychiatric nursing was created in 1882, deinstitutionalization, shift in role of the nurse from custodial care to professional care. explain what early use of phenothiazine was for in early psych nursing. it was discovered to help control psychotic behaviors and improve/ clear thinking. 00:04 01:03 w...

Mental Health Exam #2 Psychotic Disorders Positive & Negative Symptoms,Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics,Grief,Depression,Suicide,Antidepressants,Mania,Mood Stabilizers,Lithium, Therapeutic Communication (responses) Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia -classified as postive and negative for the purpose of treatments and medications Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia - reflect EXCESS or distortion of normal function -halucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior ...

Test Bank for Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach 8th Edition By David H. Barlow Page 1 WWW.NURSINGTESTBANKSWORLD.COM 1. Psychological abnormality is generally defined using “the four D's.” First, explain what the four Ds are and what they mean regarding psychological abnormality. Then provide an example of a time when each aspect of abnormality would not be considered abnormal. 2. Suppose a friend says to you, “I feel really lousy today, and I don't know why. You're...

NURS 4010 Unit 1 Exam - Part 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Tarasoff law - answer"DUTY TO WARN"; assessing and predicting a pt's danger or violence towards someone; Identifying specific individuals being threatened and appropriate actions to protect victims; Make sure you know who they're going after, if we don't know "they might have to stay longer" ; It's our ethical and legal duty to step in when a pt expresses wanting to kill someone Physical and emotional exhaustion, f...