PNU 128 TEST 2 STUDY GUIDE

PNU 128 TEST 2 STUDY GUIDE

PTSD symptoms - ANSWER -recurring thoughts of traumatic events
-hyper-vigilance
-anger
-risk-taking behavior

OCD symptoms - ANSWER obsessions-
fear of contamination
hear of harming other
ego-dystonic
compusions-
checking
counting
ordering
washing
praying

withdrawal s/s of stimulants? - ANSWER fatigue
depression
irritability

Opiate withdrawal treatment - ANSWER clonidine
bentyl(stomach aches)
methadone/suboxone

Opiate withdrawal symptoms - ANSWER flu like symptoms
restlessness
tremors

treatment of barbiturate/benzo withdrawal - ANSWER valium for potential
seizures

, Barbiturates/benzo withdrawal symptoms - ANSWER anxiety
seizures
elevated BP

alcohol withdrawal treatment - ANSWER librium
benzo

alcohol withdrawal symptoms - ANSWER increased bp
anxiety
tremors
seizures

Korsokoff's Syndrome - ANSWER alcohol-induced neurological disorder and
inability to create new memories

Wernicke's syndrome - ANSWER nervous system and cerebellum alcohol-
induced changes

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome - ANSWER long-term impairments of the mind
due to chronic heavy alcohol use; with thiamine deficiency

Hallucinogens have their effects on what neurotransmitter - ANSWER
serotonin

Inhalants act upon - ANSWER GABA

Depressants,barbiturates,benzo,etoh stimulate what neuro transmitter -
ANSWER gaba

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in psychological dependence - ANSWER
dopamine

suicide rate increased in what age group? - ANSWER 15-24

treatment of mania - ANSWER let pt burn out energy