Georgette Psychiatry Module 3 Study Guide – Key Concepts in Mental Health and Clinical Practice exam set verified A+ tips NEW!!!

Georgette Psychiatry Module 3 Study Guide – Key Concepts in Mental Health and Clinical Practice exam set verified A+ tips NEW!!!Georgette Psychiatry Module 3 Study Guide – Key Concepts in Mental Health and Clinical Practice exam set verified A+ tips NEW!!!Georgette Psychiatry Module 3 Study Guide – Key Concepts in Mental Health and Clinical Practice exam set verified A+ tips NEW!!!Georgette Psychiatry Module 3 Study Guide – Key Concepts in Mental Health and Clinical Practice exam set verified A+ tips NEW!!!Georgette Psychiatry Module 3 Study Guide – Key Concepts in Mental Health and Clinical Practice exam set verified A+ tips NEW!!! 1. What is a decreased effect of the same dose of a medication overtime?: Tol- erance Ex. taking 2 pills of ibuprofen over a period of time so now needing to take 3 pills to achieve the same effect 2. What is it called when there is a tendency of some regions of the brain to react to repeated LOW level bioelectrical stimulation by progressively boosting synaptic discharges thereby lowering seizure thresholds?: Kindling 3. Kindling explanation/definition: process of neuronal membrane threshold sen- sitivity dysfunction -d/t subthreshold brain stimulation -brain's overly sensitive to electrical stimuli -neuronal misfiring (occurs w/o stimuli) 4. 3 types of ADHD: Inattention Hyperactivity/impulsivity Combined type 5. Dx criteria for ADHD (all 3 types): -Hyperactivity & Inattentive type= 6 for children, 5 for adults -Combined type (6 in each area) -6 MONTHS -BEFORE AGE 12 -2 SETTINGS 6. Inattentive ADHD criteria symptoms: 1. Lack of attention to detail 2. Dif. sustaining attention 3. No listen when spoken to directly 4. Doesn't follow through on instruction 5. Dif. organizing tasks/activities 6. Avoids sustained mental effort 7. Loses things 8. Easily distracted 9. Forgetful 7. Hyperactivity ADHD Criteria symptoms: 1. Fidgets/squirms in seat 2. Leaves seat frequently 3. Restless/run or climbs where inappropriate 4. Can't engage in leisure activities QUIETLY 5. Always "on the go" 6. Talks excessively 7. Blurts out answer before question completed 8. Difficulty waiting turn 9. Interrupts others