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Parkinson's disease - progressive, chronic degenerative disease of unknown cause that involves extrapyramidal system—neurodegeneration of substantia nigra at beginning of dopamine tracts; characterized by 4 cardinal symptoms—tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, postural instability. Pathophysiological cause is imbalance of acetylcholine and dopamine (deficiency); treated w/ agents that increase dopamine/dopaminergic levels Extrapyramidal side effects (EPSEs) - caused by blockade of dopamine ...

Schizophrenia incurable psychotic disorder that affects perception of reality and relations with others Manifestations: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech & behavior, and other symptoms that cause substantial social or occupational dysfunctions *Uncommon in children (never dx < 5 y.o., rarely before 15 y.o.); difficult to recognize in early stages a) boys 2:1 at early onset vs. girls b) 1st psychotic break: boys (15-24 y.o.); girls (20-29) *Adult behavior often different vs. tee...

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What are some assessment strategies that can be used by a nurse when assessing chemical dependency? Inquire about amount/type of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) used by pt/family, included prescribed meds; ask about medical problems associated w/ AOD used. Blood/urine screen may be required to provide objective information. Denial complicates assessment. Can use screening tools (MAST, CAGE) alcoholism screening tool; can help unconvinced pt gain insight into possibility of a problem if questions ...

Benchmark I—Period of enlightenment (1790s) Key people/developments include Pinel and Tuke. Pinel believed that by treating pts w/ care/concern, they could improve. Changes included insane no longer treated as less than human; human dignity upheld. Result was asylum movement developed. Concept of "moral care" and "Asylum" (a safe place); mentally ill persons can improve with humane treatment; mental illness worsens with stress. Dorthea Dix helps open 32 state hospitals to serve populations...

Workplace violence includes verbal abuse, sexual harassment, stalking, assault and battery, rape, and murder perpetrated by patient or their visitors, other employees, and intruders from the outside that occurs to staff/nurses/employees Verbal abuse includes intimidation, condescending language/tone, reluctance or refusal to answer questions, withholding information, negative/threatening language, angry outbursts, rude gestures, property damage, threats to or actual reporting of the nurse to a ...

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