Agoraphobia is the fear of a situation or place. The common signs and symptoms are the fear of being in enclosed or public places for fear something might trigger an anxiety attack. Because of this they don’t tend to go out. This can lead to other complications. Treatment consists of psychotherapy and medications. The nurse should teach the patient other therapies such as relaxation methods. Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder where you fear situations or places that may cause
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Late adulthood should be a time in a person’s life where they feel fulfilled. They can look back on their memories and be happy with the way they have lived their life. Now‚ too many elderly people are not satisfied and look at this stage as depressing. Most fear death of either a loved one or for themselves. This topic is interesting to me because elderly people should make the best of their last stage of life. This topic discusses about getting older‚ the life changes that they go through physically
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Running head: Truth Telling‚ Privacy‚ and Confidentiality Truth Telling‚ Privacy‚ and Confidentiality Georgetown University Bioethics in Nursing (NURO 518) Abstract Truth telling‚ privacy and confidentiality are critical aspects of care in the medical field. Establishing an effective nurse-patient relationship is key to an effective plan of care. Situations often arise where ethical considerations have to be made. This case study involves a patient by the name of David Collins. It brings
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their cancer treatments and exercise‚ have shown physical well being and a better quality of life. There is a little evidence that exercise can correct major depression problems‚ but some research studies have suggested that exercise may have antidepressant effects. Although exercise has many benefits to health‚ it is not the main reason why people decide to engage themselves in a physical activity. The main reason people decide to start a physical activity is to improve their appearance. Although
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cramps can cause the paralysis from abruptly awakening your brain. These are factors that no one can completely control so seeking professional assistance can be a great first step on avoiding sleep paralysis. Antidepressants can be prescribed along with sleep studies. The word antidepressants can be scary but that does not mean the sleeper has depression‚ the medication just assist in helping reduce the sleep
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Definition of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic or a brain disorder in which it is the “ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with the functioning or development” (www.nimh.nih.gov) in basic terms having trouble with paying attention‚ controlling impulsive behavior or being overly active. Whereas‚ inattention is having trouble or not able to concentrate and focus on a task‚ not as much persistence
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and other disorders such as anxiety. Some common drug names of SSRI’s are Citalopram (Celexa)‚ Escitalopram (Lexapro)‚ Fluoxetine (Prozac)‚ Paroxetine (Paxil‚ Pexeva) and Sertraline (Zoloft). These drugs are also the most commonly prescribed antidepressant drugs. (Mayo Clinic Staff‚ 2013). As mentioned in our General Psychology book and Unit 2 Notes‚ Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects our mood and low levels have been linked to depression. The SSRI drugs work to block the reuptake
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moods in participants who had a family history of MDD but those themselves were not. This indicates that monoamine depletion cannot be the whole story. Another hole in this theory is the issue of therapeutic delay‚ a medication such as SSRIs are antidepressants may be able to induce physiological changes almost immediately however‚ it takes weeks of continuous treatment for a patient who feel a reduction in their depressive symptoms. It seems so far that the arguments brought forward to support this
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hypotension; Sleep apnea; OB‚ Lactation: Use in pregnancy and lactation may cause CNS depression. Do not use for pt. with seizure disorders. Interactions: Additive CNS depression with other CNS depressants including alcohol‚ antihistamines‚ antidepressants‚ opioid analgesics‚ clozapine‚ and other sedative/hypnotics including other benzodiazepines. Smoking may metabolism and decrease effectiveness. Nursing implications: Anxiety: Assess degree and manifestations of anxiety and mental status (orientation
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Cosmetic surgery is very common these days it is no longer only accessible to rich and famous. Any person in the world can have the procedure they want done‚ most people think cosmetic surgery is unsafe but it is only unsafe if your surgeon is not qualified. Here are the 5 top reasons why most people get cosmetic surgery. 1. Health Reasons. Some people may have gone through rough times caused by sickness or massive weight loss‚ so it’s only natural for people to correct the damage caused
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