The Aging Individual Who are the old? How one is considered old is largely based on one’s own variables, such as attitudes, mental health, physical

Therapeutic modalities for child and adolescent disorders Parental involvement and support Recognized as a critical factor on the supportive and educational interventions for the child

Conduct Disorder With this disorder, there is a persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others and major age-appropriate societal norms or

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