The Fourth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders‚ or DSM IV is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States. It used for patient diagnosis and treatment‚ and is important for collecting and communicating accurate public health statistics. The DSM consists of three major components: thediagnostic classification‚ the diagnostic criteria sets‚ and the descriptive text. The Multiaxial System of Diagnosis in DSM
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Problems Related to the Identifying‚ Diagnosis and Assessment of Adolescent Depression Corna Olivier Student number 6919596 University of South Africa Table of Contents Pg Title page………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………… 2 Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 3 Adolescent Depression and the DSM-IV-TR ….…………………………. 5 Gender differences in Adolescent Depression ……………………………… 7 Culture and other environmental influences …………………………………. 9
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weight gain/weight loss anger disorganized thinking irritability delusions loss of libido change in bowel patterns feelings of guilt feelings of hopelessness/helplessness- poor concentration hallucinations suicidal ideations insomnia/hypersomnia anergia (loss of energy) psychomotor agitation psychomotor retardation chronic pain *use verbal and non-verbal therapeutic communication approaches including empathy‚ active listening‚ and confrontation to encourage the client and family
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| Lysozyme activity | Observed in tears and saliva | | Connie Jamieson | 3/1/2012 | | Abstract Lysozyme is an enzyme found in both tears and saliva. Each time we blink our eyes‚ our eyelids wash tears over the surface of our eyes. In addition‚ our mouth is continually producing saliva. A spectrophotometer set to 450nm was used to measure the effect of lysozyme on bacteria. The absorbance or optical density was measured for each sample at specific times with a total measuring time of
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Target: Smokers and Non Smokers Smoking The use of cigarette smoking is a major aspect of our society. Smoking is used in socializing‚ relaxing‚ and even entertaining. Smoking tobacco is sold in a variety of options‚ the most popular being the cigarette. This report examines the irreversible effects of cigarette smoking on various organ systems and challenges the notion that a few years of exposure to smoking will have no lasting adverse consequences. This is to discourage young people from taking
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Levetiracetam Levetiracetam is probably a major breakthrough in the treatment of epilepsies. It is a highly effective‚ broad-spectrum‚ one of second generation AED with a unique mechanism of action. Chemical structure: Levetiracetam is a single enantiomer‚ (S)-α-ethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidine acetamide. Its molecular formula is C8H14N2O2 and its molecular weight is 170.21. It is chemically unrelated to any of the other antiepileptic drugs. It is a white to off-white powder with a faint odor and bitter
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Autoimmune Disorders Dr. Frances Angelique A. Tequillo Cebu Doctors’ University Definitions: * group of >80 serious‚ chronic illnesses * underlying problem is the samefor all * immune system is misdirected * body attacking its own self * 4th largest cause of disability (Europe & the US) * Demonstration of: * immunoglobulins * autoantibodies * cytotoxic T * cells * self antigens * auto-antigens 1.persistent activation of immunologic
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five nursing diagnosis relevant to pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The organ’s enzymes cause the pancreas to digest itself. Pancreatitis can be caused by trauma‚ metabolic disorders‚ or often acute pancreatitis can be “idiopathic” or have an unknown cause. Acute pancreatitis can be fatal‚ however generally pancreatitis leads to some sort of damage to the organ and in turn to the systems in which it functions. Nursing diagnosis that are relevant to pancreatitis would be;
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Crisis: * occurs when there is a perceived challenge or threat that overwhelms the capacity of the individual to cope effectively with the event * unexpected emotional (depression) and biologic (NVD‚ HA) responses occur. Functioning is severely impaired * if positive‚ there is opportunity for growth and change as new ways of coping are learned. If negative‚ suicide‚ homelessness‚ or depression can result * generally lasts NO more than 4-6 weeks. (by definition there is no such thing as
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al‚ 2012) Lung transplants are commonly recommended for patients under the age of 65 who have been diagnosed with severe types of lung and diseases such as cystic fibrosis‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ interstitial lung disease‚ idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or pulmonary hypertension. The procedure is not commonly considered for mild cases‚ but for those who have exhausted all other options and are likely to die without the transplant. Contraindications for the procedure include
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