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

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,

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

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

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

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):

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.

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:

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

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

Treatment Modalities for Bipolar Disorder Individual psychotherapy Group therapy Family therapy Cognitive therapy The Recovery Model Learning how to live a safe, dignified, full, and

Criteria for measuring Outcomes: The Patient Exhibits no evidence of physical injury Has not harmed self or others Is no longer exhibiting signs of physical