Pharmacological Intervention: Tourette Disorder
Pharmacological Intervention: Tourette Disorder Pharmacological intervention for Tourette disorder is most effective when it is combined with other therapy, such as: Behavioral therapy Individual counseling or psychotherapy Family therapy Common medications used for Tourette disorder Antipsychotics Alpha agonists Oppositional Defiant Disorder (O D D) Characterized by a persistent pattern of angry mood and defiant behavior […]
Psychopharmacological Intervention: A D H D
Psychopharmacological Intervention: A D H D Central nervous system stimulants Examples: Dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixture Side effects: Insomnia, anorexia, weight loss, tachycardia, decrease in rate of growth and development Children on A D H D drugs had a higher risk of injury-related hospital admissions. Contrary to common beliefs, children with A D […]
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (A D H D)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (A D H D) Essential features of A D H D include developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. Categorized by clinical presentation Combined type (meeting the criteria for both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity) Predominantly inattentive presentation Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation Problems with concentration such as making careless mistakes, difficulty remaining focused, being […]
The Nursing Process: ASD
The Nursing Process: ASD Assessment Social deficits such as bonding with parents, dislike of cuddling, poor eye contact, and lack of interaction with peers Communication delays, rigid routines, and ritualized behaviors and interests Diagnosis Autism spectrum disorder is usually diagnosed around toddlerhood, when children begin to interact with one another although if developmental delays are […]
Children and Adolescents : Child’s behavior indicates emotional problems
Children and Adolescents It is often difficult to determine whether a child’s behavior indicates emotional problems. An emotional problem exists if behavioral manifestations: Are not age appropriate Deviate from cultural norms Interfere with adaptive functioning Intellectual developmental disorder (I D D) has its onset prior to age 18 years and is characterized by impairments in […]
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Alcohol use during pregnancy can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (F A S D’s). Fetal alcohol syndrome (F A S): Problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, and hearing Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder Alcohol-related birth defects Characteristics of F A S Learning difficulties Abnormal facial features Speech and language delays […]
Alcohol Use Disorder: Patterns of use
Alcohol Use Disorder: Patterns of use Phase I. Pre-alcoholic phase: Characterized by use of alcohol to relieve everyday stress and tensions of life Phase II. Early alcoholic phase: Begins with blackouts—brief periods of amnesia that occur during or immediately following a period of drinking; alcohol is now required by the person. Phase III. The crucial […]
Classes of Psychoactive substances
Classes of Psychoactive substances Alcohol Caffeine Cannabis Hallucinogens Inhalants Opioids Sedatives/hypnotics Stimulants Tobacco Predisposing Factors Biological factors Genetics: Apparent hereditary factor, particularly with alcoholism Biochemical: Alcohol may produce morphine-like substances in the brain that are responsible for alcohol addiction Psychological factors Developmental influences Punitive superego Fixation in the oral stage of psychosexual development Personality factors: […]
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Use of the substance interferes with the ability to fulfill role obligations Attempts to cut down or control use fail Intense craving for the substance Excessive amount of time spent trying to procure the substance or recover from its use Use of the substance causes the person difficulty with interpersonal relationships […]
Client/Family Education : Bipolar
Client/Family Education Lithium Take the medication regularly. Do not skimp on dietary sodium. Drink six to eight glasses of water each day. Notify physician if vomiting or diarrhea occur. Have serum lithium level checked every 1 to 2 months, or as advised by physician. Notify physician if any of the following symptoms occur: Persistent nausea […]