Personality Disorders

These flashcards cover important concepts related to personality disorders, including their characteristics, classifications, symptoms, treatments, and nursing interventions.

What are common characteristics of personality disorders?

Difficulty realizing personality problems, maladaptive response to stress, disability in working/loving, evoke interpersonal conflict, easily provoke/irritate others.

What are the three clusters of personality disorders?

Cluster A (weird): Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal; Cluster B (wild): Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic; Cluster C (wimpy): Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive.

What is the prevalence of personality disorders in the US population?

Approximately 10% of the US population.

What risk factors contribute to the development of personality disorders?

Inherited personality traits, poor use of defense mechanisms in early years, childhood neglect, or trauma.

What are the signs and symptoms of Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Distrust, suspicion, sensitivity, short temper, unwillingness to forgive, jealousy.

What nursing interventions are important for patients with Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Use simple language, maintain a neutral tone, do not break promises, limit setting.

How is Schizoid Personality Disorder characterized?

Social withdrawal, lack strong emotions, emotional detachment, lack of close relationships.

What treatment options are available for Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

Antidepressants, antianxiety medications, or antipsychotics.

What are some signs of Histrionic Personality Disorder?

Attention-seeking, excessive emotionality, self-centeredness, flamboyant behavior.

What nursing interventions are suggested for patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Remain neutral, role model empathy, avoid power struggles.

What is a key symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Impulsive behavior, labile mood, self-destructive tendencies often due to fear of abandonment.

What is Avoidant Personality Disorder characterized by?

Avoidance of social interactions, fear of criticism and rejection, low self-esteem.

What treatments are effective for Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

Antidepressants such as Clomipramine or Prozac.

What assessment tool is specifically used for Borderline Personality Disorder?

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).