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Flashcards for Psychopharmacology, Anxiety D/O, Personality D/O

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show Phenothiazine (Thorazine)  
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show 1950's  
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show Thorazine was first used as a sedative  
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show Psychological function, behavior and/or experience  
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show No, they only help pts manage their behavior. Get off the meds, illness will come back  
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show Serotonin, Norepinephrine, & Dopamine  
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show Anxiolytics  
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show Acute alcohol withdrawal, skeletal muscle spasms, convulsive disorder, status epilepticus, pre-op sedation  
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show Antianxiety meds SHOULD NOT be used with other CNS suppressants, during lactation, glaucoma & shock  
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show Antihistamines, Benzodiazepines, Carbamate derivative, Azaspirondeconediiones  
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show Yes  
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Do Antihistamines have a physical and psychological dependency?   show
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show There is a lag time of 10 days to 2 weeks between onset of therapy with Buspirone and subsiding of anxiety symptoms  
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Can antianxiety meds be stopped abruptly?   show
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What are antidepressants used to treat?   show
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show By reuptake  
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show Serotonin, Norepinephrine & Dopamine  
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What health problems would antidepressants be contraindicated for?   show
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Name 5 types of antidepressants?   show
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show Hyperpyretic crisis, convulsions and death  
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show Orthostatic hypotension, sedation, anticholinergic effects, urinary retention, cardiac toxicity and seizures  
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show They lower the seizure med's effectiveness  
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With ALL antidepressants, why is it important that you be aware if a formerly depressed pt feels better with more energy?   show
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show Marplan, Nardil, Parnate  
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MAOIs are very effective buy why aren't they used often?   show
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show Hypertensive crisis  
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What are the s/s of a hypertensive crisis?   show
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With MAOI's, when combine with 'what', will a hypertensive crisis occur?   show
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show Orthostataic hypotension & anticholinergic effects  
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What are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) used to treat?   show
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What are some s/e of SSRIs?   show
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What is a high risk s/e for every single antidepressant?   show
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What is Serotonin Syndrome?   show
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show Tricyclics, Thorazine, St. John's Wart, Coumadin, Reglan  
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Name a few atypical antidepressants?   show
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Do atypical antidepressants decrease or increase Coumadin?   show
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show Increased  
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How should atypical antidepressants be taken with MAOIs?   show
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show Blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, reduction of seizure threshold, arrhythmias, photosensitivity  
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show Calcium Channel Blockers, Anticonvulsants, Antimanics, & Antipsychotics (I think of CAAA)  
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show Depakote  
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show Bipolar affective disorder  
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show Lithium carbonate  
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show Because it controls flight of ideas, hyperactivity and calms a pt down without affecting their cognition  
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What is the therapeutic range for lithium carbonate?   show
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show When the levels are above 1.5 mEq/L  
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show Hydration  
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show Dry mouth, thirst, increased urination, weight gain, metallic taste, dependent edema of feet and ankles, and a tetratogenic affect on a fetus  
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show They have an inverse relationship. Intake of lithium carbonate causes a pt to diurese, resulting in a loss of sodium. As sodium is depleted, lithium levels rise and can reach a toxic level  
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show An anticonvulsant  
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What does Tegretol do to lithium levels?   show
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show Hand tremors from fine to coarse, difficulty walking, and very confused  
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show Hypertensive reaction  
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show Increases their effects  
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show Tegretol, Valproic Acid & Lithium  
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Why shouldn't a pt take mood stabilizing meds with grapefruit juice?   show
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show Verapamil  
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show Because when taken with lithium, it may reduce the lithium levels  
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What do antipsychotics do in conjunction with CNS depression?   show
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show N/V, diarrhea, ataxia, blurred vision, tinnitus, & excessive urination  
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If pt is taking lithium, what should you educate them about in regards to F&E?   show
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show The action is unknown  
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In what situations should you NOT use antipsychotics?   show
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What are the common s/e of all antipsychotics?   show
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show Hormonal effects, ECG changes, decreased seizure threshold, agranulocytosis, hypersalivation, EPS, tardive dyskinesia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome  
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show Extrapyramidal Side Effects  
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What are the s/s of EPS?   show
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What is tardive dyskinesia?   show
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show Rare but life-threatening neurological disorder that is caused by an adverse reaction of antipsychotic meds; can happen as early as a few hours or take years.  
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What are the s/s of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?   show
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show Parlodel or Dantrium  
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show Non-compliance with pts not taking their meds as they should if at all.  
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What are Sedative-Hypnotics used to treat?   show
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What is another use for anticonvulsants?   show
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Is there a low or high tolerance for dependency with sedative-hypnotics?   show
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show Roz  
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show Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines & Miscellaneous  
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show Because of their high risk of physical and psychological dependence; they can also cause severe CNS depression or distress  
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show Short-term use ONLY  
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Which class of sedative-hypnotics are safer, barbiturates or benzodiazepines?   show
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Name a miscellaneously classified sedative-hypnotic?   show
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show They are used on both  
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show Yes, they are not permitted for children under the age of 3  
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show They are considered CNS stimulants except for Stattera and Wellbutrin  
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show Take with food, take about 6 hrs before bedtime and never combine with MAOIs  
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show Black box warnings  
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show Amphetamines, Amphetamine Mixtures & Miscellaneous  
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show With children who have psychotic disorders & Tourette's disorder  
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show There may be development of tolerance, and physical/psychological dependence  
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show It is an emotional response to anticipation of danger or threatening situations (perception)  
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What is the difference between anxiety and fear?   show
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What is the most common of mental illness disorders?   show
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show Women  
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What are some s/s of panic disorder?   show
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show There are several symptoms and a pt must be diagnosed with at least 4 of those symptoms for it to be classified as panic disorder; any less and it's considered limited-symptom attack  
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What are 3 characteristics of panic disorder?   show
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When is panic disorder usually appear?   show
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What is agoraphobia?   show
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show Generalized anxiety disorder  
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show A conflict between the id, ego & superego  
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show A though process; ppl have negative patterns of distorted thinking and an MD believes that changing this thought pattern will help manage the disorder  
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show There isn't one single theory that can explain generalized anxiety disorder, rather a generalized anxiety disorder can be explain by all theories in it's etiology  
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show A fear of doing something embarrassing in public  
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What is a phobia?   show
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show It believes that the client is presented by a stimulus that causes a certain type of response that is learned based on other ppl's responses such as a parent  
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show A phobia could develop due to a situation that happened in the pts life; the contribution of a past experience such as a child being locked in the closet as punishment  
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What is the definition of OCD?   show
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Even though a pt with OCD understands that the rituals are unreasonable, why do they go through with them?   show
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show Tricyclic antidepressants such as Anafranil and SSRIs  
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What is the definition of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?   show
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show That a pt has distorted thinking as a playback of negative tapes playing in their head; pt has very frightening nightmares that reoccur  
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With an anxiety disorder that is due to a general medical condition, how are those anxiety symptoms alleviated?   show
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With a substance-abuse anxiety disorder, how are symptoms alleviated?   show
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show By talking about the problem and helping the pt understand the unconscious meaning of anxiety, repressed impulses & any symbolism of avoided situations  
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How does cognitive therapy treat anxiety disorders?   show
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show By using systematic desensitization and implosion therapy; the first gets the pt used to the source of their anxiety a little at a time, the latter totally immerses them with the source of their anxiety  
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How does group/family therapy treat anxiety disorders?   show
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show Tricyclics, SSRIs, Bensodiaxepenes, Valporic acid (for PTSD)  
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show Phobic disorders, OCD & PTSD  
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show The emotional and behavioral characteristics that everyone possesses and is unique to that individual; is usually stable and predictable  
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At what point does the personality develop a disorder?   show
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show It is believed that heredity, temperament, experiential learning and social interaction play a part in personality disorders  
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show 3; A, B & C  
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show A general distrust and suspiciousness of ppl; thinks everyone is out to get them; difficult to manage because they know how to read and manipulate ppl; rarely ask for assistance  
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show Men  
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show To get the pt to live in the community managing their mental illness  
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show They are on guard, hypervigilant for any perceived threat; tense, irritable, defensive, cold, insensitive towards others, difficult to criticize, very sensitive, can be intimidating  
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What defense mechanism does a paranoid personality use?   show
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show It runs in families  
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show they cannot make friends or have social/personal relationships; there just isn't any meaning to one; what relationships they do have are shallow, they are very withdrawn & feel uncomfortable around ppl enjoying each other; they are also tense & irritable  
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What are the clinical manifestations of a schizoid personality?   show
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show A schizoid personality disorder doesn't hinder daily functioning to the extent of a schizophrenic  
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show By early interactions with ppl who were cold and didn't meet their needs when they were younger; lack of empathy and nurturing  
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show Introversion; a withdrawing from reality, all negative energy is turned towards themselves  
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show A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings  
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What is another name for a schizotypal personality disorder?   show
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What is the description of a schizotypal personality disorder?   show
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show Bland, apathetic affect, Magical thinking, Acute discomfort in social and interpersonal situations, ideas of reference, illusional thinking, bizarre speech patterns, and very brief bouts of psychosis  
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show First-degree biological relatives of schizophrenic parents, anatomical deficits or neurochemical changes, & from early childhood relationships where impassivity, indifference, personal affection and closeness are uncomfortable  
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How does an antisocial personality present itself?   show
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show Sociopath  
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What are some clinical manifestations of an antisocial personality disorder?   show
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show They become furious and vindictive and want to attack, demean and dominate  
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show Projection  
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What are some pre-disposing factors of antisocial personality disorders?   show
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show  
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show Catch-all disorder, patterns of intense & chaotic relationships, labile attitudes towards ppl, impulsivity, self-destructive, no understanding of who they are & how they fit in society; simple, small events are exaggerated, close to histrionic disorder  
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show No, it's hard for psychiatrists to define  
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show A perpetual state of turmoil or crisis mode, changeability, extreme, intense behavior, chronic depression, cannot be alone, & self-destructive behaviors  
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What are some specific patterns of interaction with a borderline personality disorder?   show
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Are the suicide attempts of a borderline personality common and fatal?   show
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show Since they are in poor control, they commonly end up having problems with substance-abuse, gambling, promiscuity, reckless driving, &drinking and driving  
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show Serotonergic defect (need meds that enhance serotonin reuptake), more relatives with mood disorders like bipolar and depression, perhaps some childhood trauma and developmental factors (like developing as an individual early in life)  
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How does a histrionic personality present itself?   show
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Is histrionic personality disorder more common in men or women?   show
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show A neurobiological association with high sensitivity to environmental stimuli; decreased serotonin levels & heredity  
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show Exaggerated sense of self-worth, very self centered, very fragile due to low self-esteem; they think they are the best but know that they aren't, no empathy and don't criticize these pts  
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show Self centered, exploit others, optimistic, cheerful; due to fragile self-esteem, if they don't get approval they show rage, shame, humiliation or rejection; impaired social relationships  
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show Child has fears, failures and needs that were met with criticism, disdain or neglect; parents have same disorder; perfectionistic parents with unreal expectations; parents how live virciously through their child  
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show Extremely sensitive to rejection; become withdrawn because of this sensitivity; want relationships but extreme shyness and fear of rejections prevents this; equally common in men & women  
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show Hereditary, temperamental disposition such as infants with traits of hyperirritability, crankiness, tension & withdrawal & parental rejection  
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How does a dependent personality present itself?   show
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show Lack of self-confidence, low self-worth, passive, too optimistic view of the world; rose-colored glasses  
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What are some pre-disposing factors of dependent personalities?   show
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show Undoing, Isolation, Rationalization & Intellectualization  
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What are some pre-disposing factors for obsessive-compulsive personalities?   show
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show  
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How does a passive-aggressive personality present itself?   show
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show They feel cheated and no one cares about them or their feelings; vindictive; behave like a martyr, the offended, misunderstood, guilt-ridden, overworked one; allows for venting of anger  
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What are some pre-disposing factors of passive-aggressive behavior?   show
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