Nursing Practice V: Psychiatric Nursing Review

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering psychiatric terminology, therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication techniques, common mental disorders with drugs of choice, and defense mechanisms from the Intensive Nursing Review.

The inability to identify or express one's emotions is termed __________.

Alexithymia

Fabricating memories without the conscious intent to deceive is known as __________.

Confabulation

A condition characterized by neurological symptoms that occur without an identifiable medical cause is __________.

Conversion Disorder

A serious and potentially life-threatening reaction to antipsychotic medications that manifests with muscle rigidity and fever is __________.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)

A defense mechanism or behavioral pattern characterized by viewing people or situations as all good or all bad is __________.

Splitting

Involuntary movements resulting from long-term treatment with antipsychotic medications are known as __________.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A sudden interruption or cessation in speech caused by an abrupt halt in thought processes is called __________.

Thought Blocking

The clinical assessment tool utilized specifically for evaluating the severity of OCD symptoms is the __________.

Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale

The intentional faking or exaggeration of physical or psychological illness for external gain is defined as __________.

Malingering

The major inhibitory neurotransmitter responsible for calming the central nervous system is __________.

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

The therapeutic communication technique associated with the keyword 'Focus,' where the nurse gives undivided attention and shows interest via body language, is __________.

Active Listening

Paraphrasing what the patient said to confirm comprehension and provide an opportunity to correct misconceptions has the keyword 'Repeat' and is called __________.

Restating

The therapeutic communication technique characterized by the keyword 'Acknowledge,' which affirms that a patient's feelings and thoughts are real and valid, is __________.

Validation

Gently reminding a patient of facts when they express delusions, hallucinations, or misconceptions has the keyword 'Reality Check' and is known as __________.

Presenting Reality

Initiating a dialogue with open statements such as 'What's been on your mind today?' has the keyword 'Initiate' and is termed __________.

Giving Broad Openings

Mirroring back a patient's feelings or thoughts to assist them in processing emotions is the therapeutic technique termed __________.

Reflection

The non-therapeutic communication technique with the keyword 'Tell,' which involves offering direct suggestions without considering the patient's perspective, is __________.

Advising

Reassuring a patient in a manner that downplays their legitimate concerns despite an uncertain outcome is the non-therapeutic technique termed __________.

Giving False Assurance

The non-therapeutic pitfall characterized by making generalized assumptions about a person based on their group or background is __________.

Stereotyping

Agreeing with everything a patient states, even when unrealistic, merely to avoid conflict has the keyword 'Agree' and is termed __________.

Placating

Defending oneself, hospital staff, or the institution instead of acknowledging patient grievances has the keyword 'Protect' and is known as __________.

Defending

Asking __________ questions exerts pressure, causing patients to become defensive or feel judged and hindering open communication.

"Why"

The first-line drug class of choice for treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), such as Sertraline (Zoloft) and Fluoxetine (Prozac), is __________.

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is clinically defined by excessive anxiety and worry occurring on most days for a minimum duration of __________.

6 months

The pharmacological class of choice for stabilizing the extreme mood shifts of Bipolar Disorder (including Lithium and Valproic Acid) is __________.

Mood Stabilizers

The primary drug class of choice for Schizophrenia, exemplified by Risperidone (Risperdal) and Olanzapine (Zyprexa), is __________.

Atypical Antipsychotics

The class of choice for the pharmacological management of ADHD, including Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Amphetamine Salts (Adderall), is __________.

Stimulants

The psychiatric condition characterized by falsifying or exaggerating symptoms for attention and care, without external secondary gain, is __________.

Factitious Disorder

In managing Alcohol Use Disorder, pharmacological agents utilized to support abstinence or deter intake include Acamprosate (Campral), Naltrexone (Vivitrol), and __________.

Disulfiram (Antabuse)

The defense mechanism defined by refusing to acknowledge reality, associated with the recall phrase 'I don't have a problem,' is __________.

Denial

The defense mechanism involving the unconscious blocking of distressing memories from awareness, summarized by 'Forgot about it,' is __________.

Repression

Attributing one's own unacceptable feelings, impulses, or thoughts onto others ('It's not me, it's you') is the defense mechanism known as __________.

Projection

Redirecting negative emotions or hostility from the original threatening target to a less threatening or safer target is __________.

Displacement

Justifying unacceptable behaviors or failures with seemingly logical excuses ('I had no choice') represents the defense mechanism of __________.

Rationalization