NUR 175 Psychiatric Nursing Mastery Guide: Antisocial & Borderline Personality
Disorders, OCD Obsessions & Compulsions, Bipolar Mania & Depression,
Schizophrenia Positive & Negative Symptoms, Substance Use Disorders, Alcohol
& Opioid Withdrawal, Eating Disorders Anorexia & Bulimia, Suicide Risk
Assessment & Prevention, Mental Health Nursing Interventions, Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Medication Management: SSRIs, MAOIs, Antipsychotics,
Benzodiazepines, Mood Stabilizers, Lithium Monitoring, Psychopharmacology
Side Effects, NMS, EPS, Delirium Tremens, Wernicke Encephalopathy,
Therapeutic Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Safety Planning, Staff &
Patient Education – NCLEX/HESI Exam Questions Verified and Provided with
Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Antisocial personality disorder
A personality disorder in which the person (usually a man) exhibits a lack of conscience for
wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members. May be aggressive and ruthless or a
clever con artist.
Personality disorders - how to treat
-Kind and empathetic matter, matter of fact, nonemotional way.
-Have them acknowledge their behavior
-Safety is the top priority in managing patients with personality disorders.
-Prevent patients from harming themselves or others due to their manipulative behaviors.
Manipulation
,having a harmful influence over another to get what one wants.
Flattery
Excessive praise used to gain favor or manipulate.
Causing Interpersonal Conflict
Creating tension between people, often through provoking arguments or spreading rumors.
No Conscience
Lack of guilt or remorse for actions, even if they harm others.
Borderline personality disorder
condition marked by extreme instability in mood, identity, and impulse control
Splitting and staff splitting
behavior where patients idolize and then become angry with staff members
, Labile Mood
Rapid and intense shifts in emotional state, often unpredictable and unstable.
Caring for OCD patient
Allowing extra time for patients to perform their rituals reduces anxiety and promotes better
outcomes.
Building a schedule and routine around their rituals helps patients manage their symptoms.
The goal of treatment for OCD is not to cure the patient, but to help them manage their
symptoms.
Patients perform rituals to alleviate anxiety caused by obsessions.
Understanding the thought process behind the obsessions is essential to providing effective
care.
Obsessions
Recurrent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause anxiety or distress.
Compulsions
Disorders, OCD Obsessions & Compulsions, Bipolar Mania & Depression,
Schizophrenia Positive & Negative Symptoms, Substance Use Disorders, Alcohol
& Opioid Withdrawal, Eating Disorders Anorexia & Bulimia, Suicide Risk
Assessment & Prevention, Mental Health Nursing Interventions, Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Medication Management: SSRIs, MAOIs, Antipsychotics,
Benzodiazepines, Mood Stabilizers, Lithium Monitoring, Psychopharmacology
Side Effects, NMS, EPS, Delirium Tremens, Wernicke Encephalopathy,
Therapeutic Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Safety Planning, Staff &
Patient Education – NCLEX/HESI Exam Questions Verified and Provided with
Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Antisocial personality disorder
A personality disorder in which the person (usually a man) exhibits a lack of conscience for
wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members. May be aggressive and ruthless or a
clever con artist.
Personality disorders - how to treat
-Kind and empathetic matter, matter of fact, nonemotional way.
-Have them acknowledge their behavior
-Safety is the top priority in managing patients with personality disorders.
-Prevent patients from harming themselves or others due to their manipulative behaviors.
Manipulation
,having a harmful influence over another to get what one wants.
Flattery
Excessive praise used to gain favor or manipulate.
Causing Interpersonal Conflict
Creating tension between people, often through provoking arguments or spreading rumors.
No Conscience
Lack of guilt or remorse for actions, even if they harm others.
Borderline personality disorder
condition marked by extreme instability in mood, identity, and impulse control
Splitting and staff splitting
behavior where patients idolize and then become angry with staff members
, Labile Mood
Rapid and intense shifts in emotional state, often unpredictable and unstable.
Caring for OCD patient
Allowing extra time for patients to perform their rituals reduces anxiety and promotes better
outcomes.
Building a schedule and routine around their rituals helps patients manage their symptoms.
The goal of treatment for OCD is not to cure the patient, but to help them manage their
symptoms.
Patients perform rituals to alleviate anxiety caused by obsessions.
Understanding the thought process behind the obsessions is essential to providing effective
care.
Obsessions
Recurrent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause anxiety or distress.
Compulsions
