Capstone: Mental health
A list of common Antidotes - ANS-Atropine
----Muscarinic agonists, cholinesterase inhibitors
-----Bethanechol (Urecholine)
---- Neostigmine (Prostigmin)
Physostigmine (Antilirium)
---Anticholinergic drugs----Atropine
Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
----Digoxin, digitoxin
Vitamin K
----Warfarin (Coumadin)
---Protamine sulfate
Heparin
Glucagon
----Insulin-induced hypoglycemia
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
----Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Assertive community treatment (ACT) - ANS-This includes nontraditional case management
and treatment by an interprofessional team for clients who have severe mental illness and
are noncompliant with traditional treatment.
ACT helps to reduce recurrences of hospitalizations and provides crisis intervention,
assistance with independent living, and information regarding resources for necessary
support services.
ACT teams work with clients in their homes, in agencies, hospitals, and clinics.
Assessing a Client's Ability to Adjust to a Role Transition - ANS-High risk of not transitioning
well if the patient has a history of
-Presence of suicidal or homicidal ideation requiring possible admission to an acute facility
QS
-The client's perception of the precipitating event
-Cultural or religious needs of the client
-Support system
, -Present coping skills
-Perform a physical assessment
-Disorganization
-Overwhelm and anxiety
-Inadequate problem solving
-Possible anger or aggression
Atypical antidepressants - ANS-Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is the most common example.
Appetite suppression is a common side-effect.
Headache and dry mouth may be severe and client should notify the provider if this occurs.
Atypical antidepressants should not be used with clients with seizure disorders.
Behaviors associated with Autism spectrum disorder - ANS-Delays in at least one of the
following
-Social interaction
-Social communication
-Imaginative play prior to age 3 years
Distress when routines are changed
Unusual attachments to objects
Inability to start or continue conversation
Using gestures instead of words
Delayed or absent language development
Grunting or humming
Inability to adjust gaze to look at something else
Not referring to self correctly
Withdrawn, labile mood
Lack of empathy
Decreased pain sensation
Spending time alone rather than playing with others
A list of common Antidotes - ANS-Atropine
----Muscarinic agonists, cholinesterase inhibitors
-----Bethanechol (Urecholine)
---- Neostigmine (Prostigmin)
Physostigmine (Antilirium)
---Anticholinergic drugs----Atropine
Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
----Digoxin, digitoxin
Vitamin K
----Warfarin (Coumadin)
---Protamine sulfate
Heparin
Glucagon
----Insulin-induced hypoglycemia
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
----Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Assertive community treatment (ACT) - ANS-This includes nontraditional case management
and treatment by an interprofessional team for clients who have severe mental illness and
are noncompliant with traditional treatment.
ACT helps to reduce recurrences of hospitalizations and provides crisis intervention,
assistance with independent living, and information regarding resources for necessary
support services.
ACT teams work with clients in their homes, in agencies, hospitals, and clinics.
Assessing a Client's Ability to Adjust to a Role Transition - ANS-High risk of not transitioning
well if the patient has a history of
-Presence of suicidal or homicidal ideation requiring possible admission to an acute facility
QS
-The client's perception of the precipitating event
-Cultural or religious needs of the client
-Support system
, -Present coping skills
-Perform a physical assessment
-Disorganization
-Overwhelm and anxiety
-Inadequate problem solving
-Possible anger or aggression
Atypical antidepressants - ANS-Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is the most common example.
Appetite suppression is a common side-effect.
Headache and dry mouth may be severe and client should notify the provider if this occurs.
Atypical antidepressants should not be used with clients with seizure disorders.
Behaviors associated with Autism spectrum disorder - ANS-Delays in at least one of the
following
-Social interaction
-Social communication
-Imaginative play prior to age 3 years
Distress when routines are changed
Unusual attachments to objects
Inability to start or continue conversation
Using gestures instead of words
Delayed or absent language development
Grunting or humming
Inability to adjust gaze to look at something else
Not referring to self correctly
Withdrawn, labile mood
Lack of empathy
Decreased pain sensation
Spending time alone rather than playing with others
