acute stress d/o Correct Answers develops after exposure to a
hightly traumatic event
same as PTSD except tf
acute stress d/o dx'ed from Correct Answers 3 days to 1 month
after event
ADHD Correct Answers inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
ADHD DX Correct Answers symptoms have to be seen in 2
settings
ADHD nonstimulant tx Correct Answers Atomoxetine
Clonidine
ADHD stimulant tx Correct Answers adderall
ritalin (best tolerated)
adjustment diorder Correct Answers precipitated by one
stressful event (ex. divorce, retirement)
adjustment disorder dx'ed w/in Correct Answers 3 months and
occurs freq in hospitalized pts
Advanced practice interventions with traumatic related disorders
Correct Answers EMDR
CBT
,Adverse Childhood Experiences Correct Answers negatively
impacts ability to deal with stress
ageism Correct Answers treated diff b/c older
agnosia Correct Answers a loss of the ability to interpret
sensory information
alcohol abuse seen in Correct Answers retirement
widow
isolation
loneliness
alters Correct Answers may be aware of existence of others and
can be naughty
alzheimer's interventions Correct Answers prompting
simple one step directions
Alzheimer's meds Correct Answers rivastigmine
galantamine
tacrine
donepezil
alzheimers implementations Correct Answers person-centered
care
health teaching & promotion
meds
integrative therapy (music, aroma)
use distractions
, alzheimers meds s/e & contraindications Correct Answers GI
upset
dizziness
HA
brady
syncope
NSAIDs
alzheimers risk factors Correct Answers cardiovascular disease
social engagement and diet
head injury and traumatic brain injury
genetic
alzheimers usually occurs Correct Answers @ 65 y/o or later
antisocial Correct Answers social/charming
'sociopath'
violates the rights of others
no remorse
manipulation
criminal misconduct
substance abuse
high risk taking/no responsibility
antisocial tx Correct Answers therapy
mood stabilizers
aphasia Correct Answers loss of language ability
apraxia Correct Answers loss of purposeful movement