MEDICATIONS, SAFETY, AND NURSING
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, What distinguishes PTSD from acute PTSD symptoms persist for more than 1 month,
stress disorder? while acute stress disorder lasts from 3 days to 1
month.
What are the symptoms of Major Depressed mood or anhedonia plus
Depressive Disorder (MDD)? neurovegetative/cognitive symptoms causing
impairment.
What is the duration requirement for More days than not for at least 6 months.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
(GAD)?
What is the nursing approach for Validate distress; avoid excessive testing
somatic symptom disorder? reinforcement; scheduled visits.
What mnemonic is used to SIGECAPS: Sleep, Interest, Guilt, Energy,
remember major depression Concentration, Appetite, Psychomotor, Suicidal
symptoms? ideation.
What is the core pattern of Panic Recurrent unexpected panic attacks plus worry
Disorder? about more attacks or maladaptive behavior
change.
What is a key nursing action for Implement suicide precautions and one-to-one
patients with mood disorders? observation.