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Nursing 172- Mental Health

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Physiologic effects of long-term ____________ abuse include cardiac myopathy, pancreatitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia
Type of antidepressant that works by increasing levels of serotonin within the brain.
___________ personality disorders are characterized by disregard for the right of others, rules, laws, & lack of empathy
Sedative medication that slows down the body and brain's function
Abbreviation of a serious and frequently fatal condition seen in those being treated with antipsychotic medications characterized by muscle rigidity, high fever, increased muscle enzymes, and leukocytosis.
Used to treat mania that is part of bipolar disorder. Narrow therapeutic index 0.8-1.2. Toxicity occurs above 1.5 and includes symptoms such as severe nausea and vomiting, hand tremors, confusion, and vision changes.
Allergy medicine commonly used to treat extrapyramidal side effects
___________ personality disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality, attention seeking, self-mutilation.
Verticales
strong class of antidepressants that can cause dangerous interactions with fermented fruits and vegetables, cured meats, and aged cheeses
Abbreviation of treatment used for those who do not respond to antidepressants or those who experience intolerable side effects of antidepressants
___________ therapy is an effective intervention as it uses the patient’s remote memory and and provides a focus on the patient’s past
Young adults commonly at risk for ___________ shortly after starting an antidepressant due to sudden increase in energy, unusual behavior, or worsening depression.
Antisychotic...used to treat schizophrenia...can be administered orally or by injection
The PRIORITY of mental health nursing
__________ syndrome can occur if MAOI's are combined with other antidepressants, certain pain or headache medicines, and the herbal supplement St. John's wort. Signs and symptoms include high fever, sweating, confusion, tremors, restlessness, major changes in blood pressure, and rapid heart rate.