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Psychiatric & Cognitive Disorders
psychotic, mood, personality, anxiety, eating, cognitive, behavioral, developmental
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10/04/2013

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Term
Traditional antipsychotic meds:
Definition
Thorazine, Prolixin, Haldol, Navane
Term
Side effects of antipsychotics: (10)
Definition
Dry mouth, blurry vision, photosensitivity, constipation, orthostatic hypotension, Parkinsonism, dystonias (impaired tonicity), akathisias, tardive dyskinesia, cardiovascular problems
Term
Akathisias:
Definition
Restless, anxiety provoking, need for movement
Term
What are the complications of Clozaril (new antipsychotic med)
Definition
Agranulocytosis (decreased in white blood cell count)
Term
Name the DX: Impact on function- Poor judgement can lead to dangerous situations, poor self-care, problems with relationships and work. Followed by hopelessness, low energy, and slow thought processing leads to limited activity and difficulty performing tasks in all areas of occupation.
Definition
Mood Disorder, Manic-Depressive
Term
Medications used as a mood stabilizers for Manic Episode:
Definition
Antipsychotics, Lithium and Anticonvulasants (Depakote, Lamictal, Topamax, Lyrica)
Term
Side effects include hypertension, anxiety, dizziness, sedation, nervousness, weight gain, nausea, sweating
A) Antidepressants
B) Lithium
C) Anticonvulsants
D) SNRIs
E) MAOIs
Definition
SNRIs Effexor, Wellbutrin, Remeron.
Term
Dizziness, drowsiness, ataxia, weight gain, sedation are side effects of
A) Antidepressants
B) Lithium
C) Anticonvulsants
D) SNRIs
E) MAOIs
Definition
Anticonvulsants (Topamax, Lyrica, Depakote)
Term
Side effects include excessive thirst, tremors, excessive urination, weight gain, nausea, diarrhea, cognitive impairment:

A) Antidepressants
B) Lithium
C) Anticonvulsants
D) MOAIs
E) SNRIs
Definition
Lithium
Term
Side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, sedation, postural hypotension, and anticholinergic effects.

A) Antidepressants
B) Lithium
C) Anticonvulsants
D) MOAIs
E) SNRIs
Definition
Antidepressants
Term
Precautions for this medication include monitoring BP to maintain narrow therapeutic window:

A) Antidepressants
B) Lithium
C) Anticonvulsants
D) SNRIs
E) MAOIs
Definition
Lithium
Term
High levels of this medication may cause nerve damage and death. Early symptoms of toxicity include motoric disturbances
Definition
Lithium
Term
Precautions for MAOIs:
Definition
Aged cheese, pickled foods, cured or smoked meats, yogurtm fruits that must ripen, chocolate, alcohol, Cold and Sinus meds, asthma inhalants
Term
Diagnostic specific considerations for OT: Manic Episode-
Definition
Limit setting, Activities that provide a healthy release for extra energy, Education on symptom mgmt
Term
How to manage Manic or Monopolizing behavior:
Definition

1) Immediately set limits and identify behavior during session

2) Select highly structured activities

3) Thank person for participation and REDIRECT attention to another group member

Term
What is the OTs role on the care team when working with a person with Substance-Related disorders?
Definition

1- ID the persons Actual Skills and Deficits as evident during eval and intervention

2- Assist team in IDing realistic expectations and dx plans

3- Develop Coping Skills: communication and social skills, work skills, leisure habits

Term
What is the purpose of SNRIs?
Definition
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of dual action antidepressants and are effective at easing symptoms for major depression.
Term
What are anticholinergics?
Definition
Block the action of acetylcholine in the brain. Used to treat asthma, incontinenece, cramps, muscle spasms, depression. Block involuntary muscle movements. Balanace production of dopamine and acetylocholine.
Term
Before being able to set goals it is important when working with a person with major depression to first develop the patient's ability to ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Definition
Test and correct negative thinking
Term
True or false: Long- range planning is not affected when an individical is initially adjusting to a new diagnosis or for persons with depression
Definition
False: Long-range planning is limited
Term
How can you help an individual with OCD manage symptoms that are interfering with life satisfaction?
Definition
Redirect thoughts and energies into meaningful activities.
Term
Validation therapy is an approach to working with individuals with ____ founded on the principle that the unspoken message an individual conveys in her speech are more important than the acutal content.
Definition
Dementia
Term
Parnate, an antidepressant is in this class of medications ____
Definition
MAOIs
Term
True or False: MAOIs are an antipsychotic medication
Definition
False, MAOIs are used to treat depression.
Term
People taking MAOIs have dietary restrictions against foods that contain the amino acid tyramine. Tyramine will increase ___ and may lead to ___ or ___
Definition
Blood pressure, stroke or other cardiovascular reactions.
Term
What is the best response to a client who complains of short term memory loss post ECT?
Definition
Provide cues during activities to compensate for memory loss.
Term
Higher level cognitive abilities neede to perform unstructured multi-step activities and role tasks are called, ____ _____
Definition
Executive functions
Term
What are the 4 main components of executive functioning?
Definition

1. Volition

2. Planning

3. Purposeful action

4. Effective performance

Term
Two primary cognitive capacities that are prerequisite to higher-level cogitive abilities are:
Definition

1. Attention

2. Memory

Term
Cognitive behavioral technique that introduces graded levels of the anxiety producing stimuli; cognitive reframing of the situation and relaxation techniques are used to decrease anxiety.
Definition
Systematic desensitization
Term
Cognitive-behavioral technique used to decrease undesirable behaviors by ignoring them and reinforcing desirable behaviors.
Definition
Behavioral Extinction
Term
Cognitive-behavioral technique that grants rewards for desired behaviors
Definition
token reward system
Term
Occupational therapy interventions for Substance-related disorders:
Definition

Psychosocial therapies: Coping, stress management, social skills training

Cognitive-based interventions: Increase client's control of life and motivation

Term

One or more major depressive episodes and at least one hypomanic episode:

Bipolar I

Bipolar II

Cycolothymic Dysorder

Definition
Bipolar II
Term

Chronic (at least 2 years) mood disturbance with fluctuating hypomanic and depressive symptoms

Bipolar I

Bipolar II

Cyclothymic

Definition
Cyclothymic
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