exams and notes

The nurse practitioner is educated to lead interdisciplinary treatment teams - The nurse practitioner is educated to lead interdisciplinary treatment teams * Acts as full partner in health care * Designs, implements, evaluates, and advocates to redesign the U.S. healthcare system * Translates research into practice Team leadership model - Team leadership model Decision 1: Should the leader monitor the team or take action? * Seek out information to understand the team * Analyze informatio...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) - A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Ar...

Therapeutic Relationship - Mutual, interactive relationship focused on client's needs. Goal directed Theoretical basis Characteristics of a therapeutic relationship: Non-judgmental Respect Empathy Acceptance Genuine Professional boundaries Therapeutic Relationship Steps - Introduction (Orientation), Working (Identification), Termination (Resolution) Introduction (Orientation) Step - Initiate a trusting, safe environment Establish boundaries and timeframe for interactions Diagnosti...

In GAD excessive worry, apprehension and anxiety occur more days in a period of how many months? - 6 What are considered variences of pateint care - any event that alters the progress toward expected outcomes Actus reus - Voluntary conduct Mens rea - Evil intent who developed existential therpy - Viktor Frankl decreased calcium can cause - Renal failure What SSRI can produce a false positive for methamphetamines? - Prozac which neurotransmitter regulates sleep, pain, mood, temp, agressi...

In GAD excessive worry, apprehension and anxiety occur more days in a period of how many months? - 6 What are considered variences of pateint care - any event that alters the progress toward expected outcomes Actus reus - Voluntary conduct Mens rea - Evil intent who developed existential therpy - Viktor Frankl decreased calcium can cause - Renal failure What SSRI can produce a false positive for methamphetamines? - Prozac which neurotransmitter regulates sleep, pain, mood, temp, agressi...

It enables participants to acquire therapeutic factors - Why is group therapy beneficial? Closed group - A group that was designed to meet weekly for 10 sessions to deal with feelings of depression would be a Cognitive therapy - Correcting how one thinks about the world and oneself is the focus of All phases of the relationship - Building trust is important in Cultural Factors - Which of the following is most influential in determining health benefits and practices Define the role and act...

Which of the following is true regarding psychostimulants? - First line treatment for ADHD Stimulants are first line treatment for ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. They are the most studied (Dulcan). ll of the following are changes that were made to the DSM V regarding ADHD? - Changed age of onset to 12 CAN have Autism and ADHD and added symptoms across the lifespan since we know ADHD does not go away Can have ADHD and ODD comorbid. Also included in DSM under ADHD comorbidity- d...

MOOD D/O: MDD CRITERIA A - A. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Note: Do not include symptoms that are clearly attributable to another medical condition. 1. Depressed mood daily 2. Loss of pleasure of joy in activities/inerests 3. Significant weight loss/gain 4. insomnia/hypersomnia 5. fat...

Also known as soma; made up of the nucleus and cytoplasm within the cell membrane: - Cell body Transmits signals away from the neuron's cell body to connect with other neurons and cells: - Stem or axon Collect incoming signals from other neurons and send the signal toward the neuron's cell body: - Dentrites Composed of spinal cord and the brain - Central nervous system Conveys information from the CNS to skeletal muscles; responsible for voluntary movement - Somatic nervous system Re...

Deontological theory - An action is judged as good or bad based on the act itself regardless of the consequences Teleological theory - An action is judged as good or bad based on the consequences or outcome Virtue Ethics - Actions are chosen based on the moral virtues or the character of the person making the decision Four elements of negligence that must be established to prove malpractice - Duty Breach of Duty Proximate Cause Damages Phases of Policy Making - Formulation Implementati...