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According to (A.P.A) DSM 5 TR

PREPARED BY HENRY EVALLE

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

Is an interpersonal process whereby the professional nurse practitioner


assists an individual, family and community through the therapeutic use
of self. To promote mental health and prevent / cope with the
experience of mental illness and suffering.

Interpersonal – interaction between two parties

1. Client – most important / main focus of the entire NPR (nurse-patient


relationship)

2. Nurse – “active Listening”

Therapeutic use of Self - utilization of self to produce therapeutic


effect to the client by using Therapeutic Communication.

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Focuses on Neurotransmitters –
3 majors neurotransmitters

Mono Amines

DOPAMINE
SEROTONIN
NOREPINEPHRINE

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Amino Acids

GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid)

Choline

ACETYLCHOLINE

ABNORMALITIES OF NEUROTRANSMITTERS

1. DOPAMINE

Increase in Dopamine

(+) signs of Schizophrenia

Decrease in Dopamine

Parkinson’s Disease – resting tremors / involuntary muscle movement


or motor movement
EPSE – Extrapyramidal Side Effects – involuntary motor problem

2. SEROTONIN

Increase in Serotonin

(-) signs of Schizophrenia


Mania

Decrease in Serotonin

Major Depression
Eating Disorder
OCRD (Obsessive Compulsive Related Disorder)

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3. NOREPINEPHRINE

Increase Norepinephrine

Mania

Decrease Norepinephrine

Major Depression

4. GABA

Decrease GABA

Anxiety Disorder

5. ACETYLCHOLINE

Decrease Acetylcholine

Dementia
Alzheimer’s
Parkinson’s

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

given clients with Schizophrenia


A.k.a NEUROLEPTICS / Major Tranquilizers / Ataractics / Psychic
Energizers

3 types of Antipsychotics:

1. Typical – old / Traditional / Conventional

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PRO-THO-ME-TRI-S-H

PRO – Prolixin

THO – Thorazine

ME – Mellaril

TRI – Trilafon

S – Stellazine

H – Haldol / Haloperidol

2. Atypical – New

C-RI-SE-Z

C – Clozaril

RI – Risperdal / Risperidol

SE – Seroquel

Z – Zyprexia

(1) TYPICAL (2) ATYPICAL

Time 1950’s - Thorazine 1990’s – Clozaril


Indication (+) signs of Schizophrenia (-)(+) signs of Schizophrenia
MOA decrease Dopamine only decrease Dopamine and serotonin
EPSE very severe Mild / rare

EPSE

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Mild
Moderate
Severe
Very Severe

3. DSS – Dopamine System Stabilizers – 2000’s

Abilify (Aripiprazole)

Side Effects of Antipsychotics:

“A-E-I-O-U”

A – Anti Cholinergic Side Effects (ACSE)

Agranulocytosis
Amenorrhea

E - EPSE

I – Increase Prolactin Level

O – Other: Orthostatic Hypotension

Photosensitivity
Hepatotoxicity

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Teratogenic

U – umakyat ang timbang – weight gain / Hyperglycemia

A. ACSE “ABCDEF”

A – Absence of Sweat (Anhydrosis)

B – Blurring of Vision

C – Constipation

D – Dry Mouth & Dilated Pupils (Mydriasis)

E – Elevated HR, (EHE) urinary retention

F – Fever

B. Agranulocytosis / Granulocytopenia / Leukopenia

abnormal reduction of granulocytes in the blood

decrease WBC – decrease immune system

increase risk for infection = FATAL

Most important Sign

FEVER + sore throat

Most common cause : Clozaril

Nursing Intervention – Monitor WBC Count

Normal – 5000-10000 cell/cumm

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C. Amenorrhea

Absence of menstruation

Nursing Intervention: Family Planning

D. EPSE (Involuntary Motor / Muscle Problem

Meds: “ABCDEFS”

A – Artane, Akineton

B – Benadryl – most common most common

C – Cogentin – new DOC Lesser SE

D – Dopamine Sinemet / Levodopa

E – Eldepril

F – Pergulide

S – Symmetrel

Types of EPSE

1. Dystonia

Involuntary rigidity of the muscles


Face, neck, tongue, back, and extremities
Earliest EPSE occur
Occurs: 1-2 days

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Meds: ABC

2. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)

most rare EPSE (1%)


unstable most FATAL of ALL
most important sign: FEVER + muscle rigidity
most common cause: HALDOL

occurs 3-9 days after treatment

DOC: Dantrolene Sodium

3. Pseudoparkinsonism

“false” temporary
Resting tremors
Pill rolling
Shuffling gait

Bradykinesia - slow speech and slow movement


Occurs – 1-3 weeks after the treatment
Medication: ABC

4. Akathisia

Inability to sit / stand still


Ants in the Pants
Most common of all EPSE
Occurs 2-3 weeks after treatment
MEDS: ABC

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5. Tardive Dyskinesia

Involuntary jerky movements


Focuses – mouth

Lip smacking
Teeth grinding
Tongue rolling
Tongue Protrusion

Occurs months – years after the treatment


Irreversible EPSE
DOC: Bromocriptine (Parlodel) – Dopamine Receptor Antagonist

E. Increase Prolactin Level

Female Galactorrhea
Male Gynecomastia
Most common cause: Risperdal

F. Orthostatic Hypotension

Sudden drop of BP when client changes his position form supine to


sitting/ standing
5 mins. From sitting
5 mins from standing while holding side rails

G. Photosensitivity / Sunburn

Avoid sunlight / hot places 1st degree burns


To avoid 1st degree burn – wear long sleeves, umbrella, wide hat,
sunblock SPF– 15%, shades

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Common Cause: Thorazine

H. Hepatotoxicity – Liver

Jaundice / Icterus
Yellow skin / sclera
Pale Color of Stool
Dark colored urine
FATAL

I. Teratogenic

Nursing Intervention: Family planning

J. Weight gain & Hyperglycemia

nursing intervention: Exercise

ANTIDEPRESSANTS

MAJOR DEPRESSION
A.k.a Thymoleptic / mood elevators

Goals for management of Depression:

1. Remove signs and symptoms of Depression

2. Restore Psychosocial Function

3. Prevent recurrence of Depression

3 Classifications

SSRI – Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

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1st line to treat major depression


Lesser side effect
Expensive

“PPLLZ CEL”

P – Prozac

P – Paxil

L – Luvox

L – Lexapro

Z – Zoloft

Cel – Celexa

LAG period: 2-4 weeks


Given: It depends upon the effects of the drugs

Insomnia – Morning
Nervousness – Morning
Sedation – Evening

Side Effects:

Weight loss
Photosensitivity
Headache and nervousness
N&V
Sexual dysfunction

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TCA – Tricyclic Antidepressants

2nd line to treat MD


Most sedation

“VP mo SI ATE”

V – Vivactyl

P – Pamelor

Si – Sinequan

A – Anafranil

T – Tofranil – 1950’s

E – Elavil – most CARDIOTOXIC

Lag Period: 2-4 weeks


Given: Evening – because most sedation

SIDE EFFECTS:

Weight gain & Cardiotoxicity


ACSE & Ataxia
Eye pain & Nightmares
Orthostatic Hypotension
Sexual Dysfunction

MAOI- Mono-Amine Oxidase Inhibitor

Last resort for treating MD / 3rd line


Most side effects

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Pinaka mura na gamot

“Pa Ma Ma Na”

Pa – Parnate

Ma – Marplan

Ma – Manerix (Moclobemide) – NEW!

It can lessen Hypertensive Crisis

Na – Nardil

Lag Period: 2-4 weeks


Given: Morning

SIDE EFFECTS:

Insomnia
Hypertensive Crisis

TYRAMINE rich food should be avoided

“ABCDEFG”

A – Aged Cheese, Avocado


B – Banana
C – Caffeine (soda, coffee, energy drink)
D – Dry foods
E – Embotido (meat, raisins, cheese, hotdog, ham, carrots)
F – F (P)izza. Papaya, Fermented food (yakult, Yogurt, all alcohol
beverages)

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G – Gravy, Ginseng

UNIQUE S/Sx of Hypertensive Crises:

1. Severe Sweating
2. Severe Nausea and vomiting
3. Occipital Headache
4. Sore Neck & Stiff Neck

MEDS / DOC: Phentolamine (5mg) IV – Non-Selective Alpha Adrenergic


Antagonist

ST. JOHN WORT – Herbal

Can treat Major depression


ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)

NOTE:

Do not mix different Antidepressant Drugs can cause serotonin


syndrome (FATAL)
Best time to commit suicide is during the drug intake increase
neurotransmitter

ANTIMANIC

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For Manic Patients (elevated mood)

Unique Sign: Pleasure Principle (Sex Addicts)

A.k.a Mood stabilizers


Lag time: 7-10 days
Meds: “ES – TE – DE”

ES – Eskalith (Lithium) 1950’s

TE – Tegretol (Carbamazepine) for pregnant Manic

DE – Depakene (Valproic Acid) can cause neural tube defect

Therapeutic Dose:

300-600mg TID

Therapeutic Blood Lithium Level:

0.5-1.5 meqs/ liter OLD


0.6-1.2 meqs / liter NEW!

Contraindications of Lithium:

Heart Problem
Liver Cirrhosis
Renal Failure
Lithium Allergy
Cancer
Pregnant
Dehydration
Parkinson’s

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Epilepsy

Relationship of Na and Li:

Inversely Proportional
Increase Na , Decrease Li Effectiveness
Decrease Na , Increase Lithium Lithium Toxicity

Meds Given for Lithium toxicity: “DAMU”

D – Di-amox

A – Aminophylline

M – Mannitol

U – Urea

Meds that alters Lithium Level (DL)

D – Diuril

L – Lasix

Signs/symptoms of Lithium Toxicity: SEVERE

Diarrhea
Vomiting
Diaphoresis
Muscle weakness
Coarse tremors

HENRY’S Lithium Precaution:

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H – Herbal Tea / Milktea

E – Excessive Exercise

N – Nescafe (Coffe)

R – Red bull, sting, cobra

Y – you should avoid hot places

S – Salt intake /day 2-3gms without condiments

Water intake/ day 2-3Liter

Other Antimanic Drugs:

Gabapentin
Topamax
Trileptal
Lamictal

ANTIANXIETY

A.k.a Anxiolytics / Minor Tranquilizers / Benzodiazepines


Other Purpose: “P-A-R-I-S”

P – Pre- operative medications

Diazepam (Valium)

A – Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Librium (Chlordiazepoxide)

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R – Restraints

Diazepam (Valium)

I – Insomnia

Diazepam (Valium)

S – Seizure

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Medications: “LIBRE – TRANSPO – BUS”

Librium - 1950’s
Transxene
Buspar

-zepam -zolam
diazepam triazolam
Lorazepam midazolam
oxazepam – elderly people alprazolam

clonazepam

Side / Adverse Effects: “RAD”

R – Respiratory Depression

A – Altered LOC (CNS Depression)

D – Dependency very addicting drugs

Nursing Intervention: “RAD”

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R – RR – monitors

A – Avoid Activities: Avoid operating machines, driving, swimming

D – Decrease the dosage of the drug GRADUALLY before stopping it


TAPERING

ANTIDEMENTIA / ANTIALZHEIMERS

Aka Anticholinesterase / Choline sterase inhibitor

Medication: “CARE”

C – Cognex – 1945 OLD

A – Aricept –DOC

R – Razadyne / Reminyl

E – Exelon

Levels of Remarks/
Perceptual field Nursing intervention
Anxiety assessment
Relaxation technique

Deep breathing
HEALTHY
Music therapy
Best for learning
MILD (+1) INCREASE (PF) Eating
Very sharp and
Meditation / Yoga
alert
Verbalization of
feelings

Refocus the client


Selective
Can give anxiolytics
MODERATE Narrow going inattention
initially

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(+2) down PF Decrease focus ROUTE: ORAL

Rapid pacing
Hyperventilation
Tremors K.I.S.S
Palpitations
Shouting / Keep it short and
SEVERE Greatly reduced
screaming simple instructions
(+3) PF
Difficulty in Can give Anxiolytics
communication Route: IM
Fixed vision
(Tulala)

Loss of rational
thoughts
Loss of
SAFETY
communication
PANIC Can give Anxiolytics
Loss/ Block PF Feeling of
(+4) Route: IM
impending doom
Tunnel Vision
Violent

ANXIETY DISORDERS

A. Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

Excessive & persistent anxiety or fear concerning separation from


home or to those whom the individual is attached` to.

Fear from separation from Home


Children: at least 1 month
Adult – 6 months

Nursing Intervention of SEPANX:

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F – Family Therapy / support system

E – Encourage Verbalization

A - Anxiolytics

R – Relaxation Technique

S – SAFETY & Stay with the client

B. Selective Mutism

A person who is normally capable of speech does not speak in specific


situation to specific people
Selective Mutism usually co-exist with extreme shyness or strong
social anxiety

Common to children – 5y/o for at least 6 mos.


Trusted: MAMA/ Mother

Nursing Intervention: “MUTE”

M – Medication: Anxiolytics

U – Understand the child’s situation

T – Therapy: Play / Family / Group Therapy

E – Encourage the child to talk/speak slowly (SHAPING)

Operant Conditioning - reward and punishment

C. Phobia

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intense or irrational fear of objects, things, places, events, situation,


animals and person .
Level of Anxiety: Severe-panic type

Types of Phobia

1. Agoraphobia – fear of being alone in an open or public space where


escape is impossible

MONOPHOBIA – fear of being alone

2. Social Phobia – fear of situation that may cause shame or


embarrassment

3. Simple Phobias / Specific Phobia

Acrophobia – heights
Arachnophobia – spiders
Xenophobia – strangers
Claustrophobia – close space
Monophobia –being alone

Defense Mechanism: Symbolization / Displacement

Nursing Intervention: “PHOBIA”

P – Phobia attacks: stay with the client

H – Health teaching

Systematic Desensitization – gradual exposure to the phobic exposure


Flooding – abrupt/ sudden exposure

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O – Offer relaxation Technique

B –Bervalization / Catharsis

I – Important: Safety

A – Anxiolytics

D. Panic Attacks

intermittent occurrence of panic level of anxiety

P – Palpitations

A – Agitations

N – Numbness/ nervousness most important sign

I – Intense Fear

C – Chest Pain

G – Generalized Anxiety D/O (GAD)

Free floating anxiety disorder


Persistent worrying of two or more life events for at least 6 months.
Ex: Problema ko … Problema ko yun

Problema mo – Problem ko

GAD PANIC

continuity of
Continous Intermittent
anxiety
Moderate to severre Level of Anxiety PANIC

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overuse of substance
PRONe to overuse of anxiolytics
abuse
Anxiolytics DOC Prozac
Psycho, individ, bahevioral Psycho, individ, bahevioral
MGT
therapy therapy

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE AND RELATED DISORDERS (OCRD)

5 types of OCRD: “OBETH”

O - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

B - Body Dysmorphic Disorder

E- Excoriation Disorder

T - Trichotillomania Disorder

H – Hoarding Disorder

A. OCD

O – OBSESSION - unwanted repetitive thoughts / thinking that


increases level of anxiety

C – COMPULSION - unwanted repetitive actions that decreases level


anxiety = RITUAL X ADL’s

D – Decrease Serotonin Level

during – Toddler Age: because of MOTHER strict toilet training


Erik ERICKSON theory

School age : common MALE

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Adolescent stage: common FEMALE

NURSING INTERVENTION

O – Offer & allow rituals: initially

C – Contract: Limit Setting

D – Diversional Activity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

DOC: TCA – Anafranil - 1st

SSRI – Luvox – 2nd

DEFENSE MECHANISM: “ DOCU”

Obsession - Displacement

Compulsion – Undoing

B. BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER (BDD)

characterized by an imaginary defect which appears normal to other


Adolescent Stage
common among FEMALE

NURSING INTERVENTION: “MASK”

M – Mirror manipulation

to increase public self-awareness

A – Anti- Depressant: SSRI (PPLLZ-Cel)

S – Self – esteem increase

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K – Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

C. EXCORIATION / DERMTOMIMANIA

SKIN PICKING DISORDER


Uncontrolled & repeated scratching of the skin because of high anxiety
or boredom, resulting to skin lesions for at least 6 mos.
In skin picking: they use rubbing, squeezing, lancing/ cutting & biting.

Common Site: face, Arms, Hands

Sexual Preference: FEMALE

NURISNG INTERVENTION: “ SKIN”

S – SSRI

K – CBT

I – instruct to is Unna Sleeves

N – Needs Supervision & Dermatological Skin Care

D. TRICHOTILLOMANIA - HAIR PULLING d/o

- Uncontrolled & repeated pulling out of one’s own hair, resulting in hair
loss for at least 6 mos.

Common Site: Scalp, eyelids, eyebrow & pubic region

Sexual Preference: Female

*RITUAL: eating the hair

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NURSING INTERVENTION: “hair”

H – hair pulling : CBT

A- Anti- Depressant: SSRI

I – Instruct Diversional Activities & Relaxation Technique

R – Ritual: Strict Supervision

E. HOARDING DISORDER

- persistent difficulties discarding or parting with possessions,


regardless of their actual value, resulting in the accumulation of
possessions that congest and clutter active living areas for at least 6
months

Sexual Preference: Female

NURSING INTERVENTION: “HOARD”

H – Hygiene

O – Offer cognitive – behavioral

A – Anti- Depressant: SSRI

R – Requires: Safety

D – Diversional Activity

MOOD DISORDER / AFFECT

MAJOR DEPRESSION BIPOLAR DISORDER

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Most depress mood / depress mood( 1month) + mood


important severe sadness elevation (1month)
sign mood swing

early mid 20’s Early adulthood


Age of Onset 20-25 y/o 15-25 y/o

Sexual FEMALE Equally distributed


Preference
Depressed – SSRI
DOC SSRI
Mood Elevation - LITHIUM

I. MAJOR DEPRESSION

- characterized by severe sadness + anhedonia inability to feel


pleasure / happiness

Without episodes of mania/ hypomania

“all depress clients r potentially suicidal


Cause: unknown
NT: decrease serotonin
Confirmation: 2 weeks / 14 days

S/SX: “DEPRESS”

D – DEPRESS / severe sadness & ANHEDONIA

E – INSOMNIA / Hypersomnia

P – PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DECREASE

R – Recurrent suicidal thought

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E – Excessive Guilt / Conscience

S – Self-esteem decrease (hopeless , helpless, worthless)

S – self- blaming introjection

II. BIPOLAR DISORDER

Characterized by severe sadness + episodes of mania and hypomania


2 types of Bipolar Disorder

BIPOLAR I – MD to MANIA: complete mood swing


BIPOLAR II - MD to HYPOMANIA

NURSING INTERVENTION: “SAFE”

S - Safety: suicidal tendencies

sudden change in mood / behavior


verbalization of suicidal plans
giving prize possession

catharsis
putting away harmful object
irregular but frequent visits

A – Anti Depressant – SSRI TCA MAOI

F – Food, hygiene, rest & sleep

E – ECT Last Resort

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III. MANIA

extreme or exaggerated
Euphoric that leads to acceleration of physical & mental activity that
affects the ADL’s, mood elevation Risk for injury r/t others
“all manic client can be violet”
Cause: unknown
NT: increase serotonin & norepinephrine
Confirmation: 1 week / 7 days
DM: Denial – 1st
Reaction formation – 2nd

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: “MANICS”

M – Mood elevation / elevated mood/ euphoria, manipulated, mayabang


/ grandiosity

A – Ayaw matulog , they have limitless energy

N – Nananakit (violent) , neologism

I – increase activity

C – Cannot concentrate (easily distracted) / Clang Association –


rhyming of words

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S – Sex addicts & all other pleasurable activity = ID / shifting rapidly


from one topic to another topic ( flight of ideas)

NURSING INTERVENTION: “MANIAS”

M – Madaling hawakan / kainin / finger foods

A – Anti Manic Drug – (Es – Te – De)

Lithium - DOC

N – non – competitive & non-contact sport

I – iwas sa concentration na work / activity Ex: Chess

A – Allow rest / sleep

S – Safety / solitary activity – nag iisa lang – holticulture / gardening

Other Mood Disorders:

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) AKA PEDIATRIC


BIPOLAR DISORDER

6-18 YEARS OLD


19 pataas = BIPOLAR DISORDER
School age : Male
Adolescent: Female
Temper outburst / tantrums

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Severe irritability
Overreaction to stimuli
Most of the time they feel angry
violent

NURSING INTERVENTION “SISA”

S – SUPPORT SYSTEM “family”

I – individual therapy / play therapy

S – Safety

A - anti depressants (SSRI) - lungkot

Lithium – mood elevation – saya

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

is a more SEVERE form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)


EXTREME mood shifts that can disrupt your work and ADL’s
PMDD usually begin 7-10 days before your period starts and continue
for the first few days that you have your period

Signs and Symptoms:

1. Physiological / Physical

- bloating

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- Breast tenderness

- Headache

- Joint or muscle pain

- Fatigue or low energy

- Easily get bruises

- Pimples / acne

2. AFFECTIVE / MOOD

- Extreme & unstable mood swing

- Severe sadness /depression

- Hopelessness

- Suicidal thoughts

3. BEHAVIOR

- Increase Anxiety

- Feeling out of control

- diff. to think/ focus & comm.

- irritability & anger

- difficulty to sleep

- lack of interest in ADL’s / relationship

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- verbal / physical aggressive

- food cravings

NURSING INTERVENTION “MENS”

M – MEDS SSRI & pill hormones (danzol & zoldex

E – Encourage verbalization of feelings

N – Nutritional supplements (Vit. B & calcium

S – Support System

THOUGHT DISORDER / PSYCHOSIS

SCHIZOPHRENIA

H – Hallucinations – Perception

Without things

I – Illusion – Perception

With things

D - Delusion - Thought (worst)

Aka: dementia Precox (old)

Split mind (new)

Cause: unknown

Age: 15-25 LA -EA

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Sexual Preference: Equally Distributed

Confirmation of Schizophrenia:

2 weeks to <1 month HID : Brief Psychotic D/ O

1 month - <6 mos. HID: Schizopreniform

>6mos HID: Schizophrenia

Nursing Diagnosis:

1. for Hallucination

- Impaired sensory Perception

2. for illusion

- impaired Sensory Perception

3. for Delusion

- Altered thought Process

(+) sign of schizophrenia (-) sign of SChiz


Hallucination Apathy / anhedonia
Illusion Blunted & flat affect
Delusion Communication Disturbance

Excitement

Suspiciousness

Bizarre Behavior

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Agitation

Grandiosity

EUGENE BLEULER 4A’S of Schizophrenia

1. Affect

- blunted

- inappropriate

- flat

- labile

- latent

2. Autism - socially withdrawn

3. Ambivalence – 2 opposite feeling at the same time

4. Associative Looseness – stringing together of unrelated topics

NURSING INTERVENTION:

S - SAFETY

A – ANTI PSYCHOTIC

P – Physiologic Needs (food, rest & sleep, hygiene)

E – Environment (milieu)

T – Trust – consistency, availability, reliability (CAR)

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Y – you should orient the client to reality. (ego)

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