What medications help control symptoms of substance related disorders? How do they work?
2. Describe in-patient therapy for substance related disorder.
Answer: The medication that help to control symptoms of substance related disorders are methadone and buprenorphine.These medication works through the Mu receptor agonists which delayed onset of action.
The in - patient therapy for the substance related disorder are such as withdrawal management includes the methods by the the addiction can be withdrawal. The behavioral therapy involves making person understand the adverse effects of the substance abuse etc.
What medications help control symptoms of substance related disorders? How do they work? 2. Describe in-patient...
1. Define co-occurring disorders related to psychiatric/mental illness and substance use disorders. What is the prevalence of this disorder? 2. Explain what is meant by the term "substance induced mood disorder". State the risk factors involved for this disorder. 3. Should treatment differ for clients with co-occurring disorders compared to those with an alcohol or drug disorder? Explain your rationale. 4. Some participants of self help groups are court-mandated to attend because of a DUI or DWI conviction. Do you...
Discussion Topics, Mohr Chapter 30, Substance Use Disorders Discussion Topics Learning Objective 1. While caring for a patient with substance abuse issues, you begin to evaluate your own opinions regarding abused substances. Do you have different attitudes about someone who is addicted to/dependent on prescription drugs compared with someone who is addicted to/dependent on alcohol or street drugs? Have you ever experienced any adverse consequences related to the use of a substance? Write about your feelings related to alcohol and...
For each of the disorders listed below, briefly describe: What it is, symptoms/observable evidence, what the client may report feeling, general treatment, nursing implications, and a priority nursing diagnosis • Somatic Symptom Disorder • Illness Anxiety Disorder • Conversion Disorder • Factitious Disorder (Self/Other) • Malingering
For each of the disorders listed below, briefly describe: What it is, symptoms/observable evidence, what the client may report feeling, general treatment, nursing implications, and a priority nursing diagnosis • Dissociative Amnesia • Dissociative Identity Disorder • Somatic Symptom Disorder • Illness Anxiety Disorder • Conversion Disorder • Factitious Disorder (Self/Other) • Malingering
Describe issues relating to co-morbid disorders (substance use disorder with another psychological disorder), and how co-morbid disorders are typically treated within the drug treatment setting.
For each of the disorders listed below, briefly describe: What it is, symptoms/observable evidence, what the client may report feeling, general treatment, nursing implications, and a priority nursing diagnosis. • Acute Stress Disorder Adjustment Disorder • Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder • Dissociative Amnesia • Dissociative Identity Disorder • Somatic Symptom Disorder • Illness Anxiety Disorder • Conversion Disorder • Factitious Disorder (Self/Other) • Malingering
For each of the disorders listed below, briefly describe: What it is, symptoms/observable evidence, what the client may report feeling, general treatment, nursing implications, and a priority nursing diagnosis. • PTSD in Children • PTSD in Adults • Reactive Attachment Disorder • Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder • Acute Stress Disorder Adjustment Disorder • Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder • Dissociative Amnesia • Dissociative Identity Disorder • Somatic Symptom Disorder • Illness Anxiety Disorder • Conversion Disorder • Factitious Disorder (Self/Other) • Malingering
Discuss the differences among internalized, externalized, and neurodevelopmental disorders that occur in childhood in depth. Describe at least one specific disorder from each category, including the symptoms, contributing causes, and possible treatment for each discussed disorder. Also, how do you think bullying may be related to these disorders?
Describe the nature of personality disorders, focusing on the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder. What treatments or therapies may work for personality disorders and why.
The following questions are based on conduct problems, autism spectrum & related disorders, and schizophrenia seen in child/adolescent psychology: 1. What are the four quadrants of antisocial behavior? Describe the four categories and the behaviors in each of these quadrants. 2. Discuss the major intervention / treatment strategies for the treatment of conduct disorder. Include and describe parent training, cognitive problem-solving skills training, multi-systemic therapy and prevention. 3. Summarize current explanations of autism including genetic and biological causes. 4. Discuss...