NR 509 – Final Exam Study Guide.

NR 509 – Final Exam Study Guide/NR 509 – Final Exam Study Guide. Chapter 5 - Behavior and Mental Status -Know what perseveration is when talking about using words repeatedly o Variations and abnormalities in thought processes o Persistent repetition of words or ideas o Occurs in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders Know that suicide/depression assessment tools should be used and if patient scores positive, ask o if there is a plan, ask pt to make pact to not commit suicide -Functional Syndrome: o several related syndromes characterized by symptoms, suffering, and disability with little demonstrable tissue abnormalities. Includes IBS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, TMJ disorder, and multiple chemical sensitivity reach 30% to 90%, depending on the disorders compared o The prevalence of symptom overlap is high in the common functional syndromes namely, complaints of fatigue, sleep disturbance, musculoskeletal pain, headache, and gastrointestinal problems. o The common functional syndromes also overlap in rates of functional impairment, psychiatric comorbidity, and response to cognitive and antidepressant therapy.