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persistent pattern of inattention or hyper-
Hallmarks of ADHD
activity, impulsivity, or both.
What to check prior to prescribing a stim- cardiac history, family history of CVD and
ulant? get an EKG prior to starting
Amphetamines are approved in children
3
as young as
insomnia
tremors
Signs of stimulant abuse
heart palpiations
increased BP and HR
Connors and Vanderbilt
Rating scale for ADHD
Must monitor in two settings
Hallmarks of borderline personality dis- impulsivity with self-damaging behavior
order Recurrent suicidal behavior
Treatment for Borderline DBT
reckless disregard for welfare of others
lack of remorse
indifference to the feelings of others
Hallmarks of antisocial personality
INCREASED HOMICIDAL IDEATION
--HIGH YIELD
Primarily in girls
normal development then decline
loss of purposeful hand movements
Rett syndrome
stereotypic hand movements --flapping
of hands
deceleration of head growth
Chronically moody, sad irritable for no
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
reason
patient reacts grossly out of proportion to
situation Intermittent explosive disorder
sudden rage/anger outbursts
Mnemonic for depression SIGECAPS
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Sleep disturbance
interest reduced
guilt and self-blame
energy loss and fatigue
concentration problems
appetite changes
psychomotor changes
suicidial thoughts
Neurotransmitters involved in depres- DNS
sion dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin
cognition and memory symptoms of
MDD in older adults is often confused
pseudo dementia = depression
with dementia related symptoms and is
called
Clients with pseudodementia/depres-
sion, have a __________________ of acute onset.
symptoms.
dementia: lack of answers or confabulate
answers
Dementia patients will have
Pseudodementia/depression will have
pseudodementia: general responses "I
Don't know"
First line pharm treatment for depression
SSRIs/SNRIs
due to safety
Second line for depression TCAs
Can cause EKG changes
Reason TCAa are second line
More lethal if taken in overdose attempt.
depression with psychotic features
Reason to use ECT
treatment resistant depression
Which characteristic of fluoxetine pro-
vides the greatest degree of safety for
patients who have severe depression less potential for injury with intentional
A. Greater efficacy than an TCA overdose.
B. Less potential drug interaction
C. Less potential for injury with intention-
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hlzto1
persistent pattern of inattention or hyper-
Hallmarks of ADHD
activity, impulsivity, or both.
What to check prior to prescribing a stim- cardiac history, family history of CVD and
ulant? get an EKG prior to starting
Amphetamines are approved in children
3
as young as
insomnia
tremors
Signs of stimulant abuse
heart palpiations
increased BP and HR
Connors and Vanderbilt
Rating scale for ADHD
Must monitor in two settings
Hallmarks of borderline personality dis- impulsivity with self-damaging behavior
order Recurrent suicidal behavior
Treatment for Borderline DBT
reckless disregard for welfare of others
lack of remorse
indifference to the feelings of others
Hallmarks of antisocial personality
INCREASED HOMICIDAL IDEATION
--HIGH YIELD
Primarily in girls
normal development then decline
loss of purposeful hand movements
Rett syndrome
stereotypic hand movements --flapping
of hands
deceleration of head growth
Chronically moody, sad irritable for no
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
reason
patient reacts grossly out of proportion to
situation Intermittent explosive disorder
sudden rage/anger outbursts
Mnemonic for depression SIGECAPS
1/6
, Georgette Review PMHNP.6 REAL 2025
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hlzto1
Sleep disturbance
interest reduced
guilt and self-blame
energy loss and fatigue
concentration problems
appetite changes
psychomotor changes
suicidial thoughts
Neurotransmitters involved in depres- DNS
sion dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin
cognition and memory symptoms of
MDD in older adults is often confused
pseudo dementia = depression
with dementia related symptoms and is
called
Clients with pseudodementia/depres-
sion, have a __________________ of acute onset.
symptoms.
dementia: lack of answers or confabulate
answers
Dementia patients will have
Pseudodementia/depression will have
pseudodementia: general responses "I
Don't know"
First line pharm treatment for depression
SSRIs/SNRIs
due to safety
Second line for depression TCAs
Can cause EKG changes
Reason TCAa are second line
More lethal if taken in overdose attempt.
depression with psychotic features
Reason to use ECT
treatment resistant depression
Which characteristic of fluoxetine pro-
vides the greatest degree of safety for
patients who have severe depression less potential for injury with intentional
A. Greater efficacy than an TCA overdose.
B. Less potential drug interaction
C. Less potential for injury with intention-
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