Care of the Patient with Alterations in Coping

Vocabulary flashcards to aid in the understanding of key concepts related to alterations in coping and psychiatric nursing.

Mental Status Examination

An assessment that includes behavior, appearance, thought process, and cognition.

Types of Anxiety

Different classifications of anxiety, including normal, acute, pathological, and chronic.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Acute Anxiety

Anxiety precipitated by change or loss, characterized by specific short-term triggers.

Panic Disorder

A psychological condition marked by recurrent and unexpected anxiety attacks resembling a heart attack.

Obsessions

Uncontrollable recurring thoughts that are often distressing.

Compulsions

Uncontrollable behaviors that a person feels compelled to perform to reduce anxiety.

Bipolar Spectrum Disorder

Condition characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression.

Lithium Toxicity

Potential adverse effect of lithium treatment characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and mental status changes.

Serotonin Syndrome

A potentially life-threatening condition caused by excess serotonin, resulting in symptoms like abdominal pain and fever.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychotherapy that aims to identify and challenge distorted thoughts and replace them with realistic ones.