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Psychiatric Nursing Bullets Neurotransmission Theory
Psychiatric Nursing Bullets Neurotransmission Theory
Psychiatric Nursing Bullets Neurotransmission Theory
NEUROTRANSMISSION THEORY
Neurotransmitters Decreased Increased
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Endorphin
Norepinephrine
GABA
ATTITUDE THERAPIES
APPROACH CLIENT BEHAVIOR IMPORTANT POINTS
Manipulative
Paranoid
Withdrawn
Assaultive
Depressed
ANXIETY:
Three Levels of Anxiety
CRISTIS INTERVENTION:
Initial Approach:
Goal:
Focus:
Duration of Crisis:
Priority:
Approach:
ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY:
Electric Current
Duration of Administration
Frequency and Treatment
Total Number of Treatments
Side effect and How long it
will it lasts
Health Teachings:
1. Informed consent
2. Remove metals
3. Akin to General Anesthesia
Phases of NPR:
Phases Goal Problem
Self- Disclosure Reluctance
(Longest Phase)
Validation of Goal Separation anxiety
SCHIZOPHRENIA
4 A’s of Schizophrenia
Defense Mechanism
Manifestations
Stimulus
Therapy
Points to Remember
MENTAL RETARDATION:
TYPES IQ SKILL EQUIVALENT ACCORDING TO NURSING
TO PIAGET MANAGEMENT
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Profound
AUTISM
ONSET:
Causes:
Characteristic signs
Priority Nursing Management:
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Sedative Hypnotics
Volatile Solvent
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
TCA MAOI SSRI
Examples
Side Effects
Salient Points
General Consideration
LITHIUM:
Electrolytes to monitor when giving lithium
Normal lithium level in terms of:
o Therapeutic level:
o Maintenance level
o Toxicity level
o Lethal dose
Antidote for Lithium:
First sign of toxicity:
Common Side effects