Mental Health Disorders and Treatments Quiz
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What is the specific cause of Nocturnal Delirium (sundown syndrome)?

  • Excessive caffeine intake
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Change in the day (correct)
  • Lack of physical exercise

    • Which term refers to the inability to recognize or name objects despite having intact sensory ability?

  • Agnosia (correct)
  • Aphasia
  • Echolalia
  • Palilalia

    • What is the umbrella term for a mental disorder involving multiple cognitive deficits?

  • Delirium
  • Fear
  • Anxiety
  • Dementia (correct)

    • What is the specific cause of Delirium according to the text?

    <p>Misuse of medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a disturbance of cognitive ability characterized by confusion and anxiety?

    <p>Delirium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the mental disorder involving multiple cognitive deficits and associated with aphasia, echolalia, and apraxia?

    <p>Dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inability to stop behavior and the inhibition of complex behavior?

    <p>Disturbed Executive Functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are affected by SSRI and SNRI drugs?

    <p>Serotonin and norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are inhibitory?

    <p>Serotonin, dopamine, and GABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of monoamine oxidase in the synapse?

    <p>Breaks down neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatments are used for PTSD?

    <p>Cognitive processing, prolonged exposure, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of mental health disorders?

    <p>Cyberchondriasis, body dysmorphia, and factitious disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatments are involved in anxiety disorders?

    <p>Medication, coping mechanisms, and changing thoughts and feelings to alter behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the phases of mental health nursing interventions?

    <p>Acute, stabilization, and community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrow therapeutic range for lithium?

    <p>0.6 - 1.2 meq/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary excretory organ for lithium?

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main adverse effect associated with lithium toxicity?

    <p>Nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used as a mood stabilizer for the depressed phase of bipolar disorder?

    <p>Abilify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of coping in the context of therapeutic communication?

    <p>To change behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy?

    <p>Reshaping thoughts and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of symptoms is associated with bipolar disorder type 1?

    <p>Manic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antipsychotic medications in the context of bipolar disorder treatment?

    <p>Managing psychotic symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of dysthymic disorder?

    <p>Chronic depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is associated with low levels in Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy is used to manage obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

    <p>Behavior modification therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical adaptations can anxiety trigger?

    <p>Increased respiratory rate, dilated pupils, and glycogen release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder involves excessive worry and anxiety?

    <p>Generalized anxiety disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of dementia?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical maladaptations can chronic stress lead to?

    <p>Decreased immunity, increased acid production, hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of nursing care for Alzheimer's patients?

    <p>Meeting basic needs and maintaining a supportive environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific cause of Nocturnal Delirium (sundown syndrome) according to the text?

    <p>Restlessness and confusion due to change in the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the inability to recognize or name objects despite having intact sensory ability?

    <p>Agnosia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the umbrella term for a mental disorder involving multiple cognitive deficits?

    <p>Dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a disturbance of cognitive ability characterized by confusion and anxiety?

    <p>Delirium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific cause of Delirium according to the text?

    <p>Physiological or psychological stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of Dementia according to the text?

    <p>Alzheimer disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inability to stop behavior and the inhibition of complex behavior?

    <p>Disturbed Executive Functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is associated with high levels in Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by cholinesterase inhibitors in Alzheimer's treatment?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder?

    <p>Excessive worry and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary physical adaptation triggered by anxiety?

    <p>Increased respiratory rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of mental health specialists in reinforcing positive behavior?

    <p>Helping clients understand the importance of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of desensitization therapy for treating phobias?

    <p>Increasing anxiety tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment approach for managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

    <p>Encouraging verbalization of experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is broken down by monoamine oxidase in the synapse?

    <p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drugs prevent reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine?

    <p>SSRI and SNRI drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of treatments are used for somatic disorders and pain disorders?

    <p>Stress inoculation training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medications are used for depression treatment?

    <p>Tricyclic antidepressants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the examples of excitatory neurotransmitters?

    <p>Epinephrine, norepinephrine, acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the treatments for PTSD?

    <p>Cognitive processing, prolonged exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the umbrella term for mental health disorders involving multiple cognitive deficits?

    <p>Neurocognitive disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antipsychotic medications in the context of bipolar disorder treatment?

    <p>Stabilize mood and prevent manic episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is associated with low levels in Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific cause of Delirium according to the text?

    <p>Underlying medical condition or illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrow therapeutic range for lithium?

    <p>0.6 - 1.2 meq/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatments are used for PTSD?

    <p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inability to recognize or name objects despite having intact sensory ability?

    <p>Agnosia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are affected by SSRI and SNRI drugs?

    <p>Serotonin and norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy?

    <p>Identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main adverse effect associated with lithium toxicity?

    <p>Tremors and confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific cause of delirium according to the text?

    <p>Physiological or psychological stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the inability to recognize or name objects despite having intact sensory ability?

    <p>Agnosia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inability to stop behavior and the inhibition of complex behavior?

    <p>Executive functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by SSRIs and SNRIs?

    <p>Norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary treatments for PTSD mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cognitive processing, prolonged exposure, and stress inoculation training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of mental health nursing interventions?

    <p>Acute, stabilization, and community phases of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is associated with low levels in Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Excessive worry and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of nursing care for Alzheimer's patients?

    <p>Meeting basic needs and maintaining a supportive environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary excretory organ for lithium?

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrow therapeutic range for lithium?

    <p>0.6 - 1.2 meq/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antipsychotic medications in the context of bipolar disorder treatment?

    <p>Stabilize mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main adverse effect associated with lithium toxicity?

    <p>Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific cause of Nocturnal Delirium (sundown syndrome)?

    <p>Disruption of the body's internal clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the categories of symptoms associated with bipolar disorder type 1?

    <p>Mania and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mental Health Disorders and Treatments

    • Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia and is associated with low levels of acetylcholine and high levels of dopamine in the brain.
    • Medical treatment for Alzheimer's includes cholinesterase inhibitors like rivastigmine and galantamine, tailored to the patient's symptoms.
    • Nursing care for Alzheimer's patients involves meeting basic needs, maintaining a supportive environment, and providing appropriate milieu for therapy.
    • Anxiety can trigger the fight or flight response, leading to physical adaptations such as increased respiratory rate, dilated pupils, and glycogen release.
    • Four levels of anxiety are mild, moderate, severe, and panic, each with distinct physical and psychological symptoms.
    • Chronic stress can lead to decreased immunity, increased acid production, hypertension, and other physical maladaptations.
    • Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry and anxiety, while panic disorder involves intense, escalating anxiety episodes.
    • Mental health specialists aim to reinforce positive behavior and help clients understand the importance of treatment.
    • Phobias, such as agoraphobia and social phobia, can be treated using relaxation techniques and desensitization therapy.
    • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves unconscious thoughts and rituals used to decrease anxiety, and can be managed with behavior modification therapy.
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with tragic events and can lead to emotional numbness, disturbing behavior, and increased risk of suicide.
    • Treatment for PTSD includes encouraging individuals to verbalize their experiences, creating a therapeutic environment, and using medications to reduce anxiety.

    Mental Health and Treatment Summary

    • SSRI and SNRI drugs prevent reuptake of neurotransmitters, affecting serotonin and norepinephrine.
    • Excitatory neurotransmitters include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine, while inhibitory neurotransmitters include serotonin, dopamine, and GABA.
    • Monoamine oxidase breaks down neurotransmitters in the synapse, and inhibitors are used to regulate mood and behavior.
    • Medications including beta blockers, benzodiazepines, and high-alert drugs like narcotics require careful administration.
    • Treatments for PTSD include cognitive processing, prolonged exposure, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.
    • Stress inoculation training and relaxation treatments are used for somatic disorders and pain disorders.
    • Cyberchondriasis, body dysmorphia, and factitious disorders are examples of mental health disorders.
    • Treatments for anxiety disorders involve medication, coping mechanisms, and changing thoughts and feelings to alter behavior.
    • Mental health nursing interventions involve three phases: acute, stabilization, and community.
    • Mood disorders include major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, bipolar disorder, and suicide.
    • Depression treatments include medications such as SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, and MAOIs, as well as psychotherapy and electro-convulsive therapy.
    • Nursing considerations for patients with major depressive disorder involve prioritizing care based on psychological needs and providing support.

    Mental Health Disorders and Treatments

    • Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia and is associated with low levels of acetylcholine and high levels of dopamine in the brain.
    • Medical treatment for Alzheimer's includes cholinesterase inhibitors like rivastigmine and galantamine, tailored to the patient's symptoms.
    • Nursing care for Alzheimer's patients involves meeting basic needs, maintaining a supportive environment, and providing appropriate milieu for therapy.
    • Anxiety can trigger the fight or flight response, leading to physical adaptations such as increased respiratory rate, dilated pupils, and glycogen release.
    • Four levels of anxiety are mild, moderate, severe, and panic, each with distinct physical and psychological symptoms.
    • Chronic stress can lead to decreased immunity, increased acid production, hypertension, and other physical maladaptations.
    • Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry and anxiety, while panic disorder involves intense, escalating anxiety episodes.
    • Mental health specialists aim to reinforce positive behavior and help clients understand the importance of treatment.
    • Phobias, such as agoraphobia and social phobia, can be treated using relaxation techniques and desensitization therapy.
    • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves unconscious thoughts and rituals used to decrease anxiety, and can be managed with behavior modification therapy.
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with tragic events and can lead to emotional numbness, disturbing behavior, and increased risk of suicide.
    • Treatment for PTSD includes encouraging individuals to verbalize their experiences, creating a therapeutic environment, and using medications to reduce anxiety.

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    Test your knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments with this quiz. Explore topics such as Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Learn about medical and nursing care, physical and psychological symptoms, and therapy approaches.

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