CHAPTER 3 Biological basis for understanding psychiatric disorders and treatments Mary A. Gutierrez, Jerika T. Lam and Mary Ann Schaepper Objectives 1. Discuss major functions of the brain and how psychotropic…
CHAPTER 18 Feeding, eating, and elimination disorders Carissa R. Enright Objectives 1. Compare and contrast the signs symptoms (clinical picture) of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. 2. Describe the biological,…
CHAPTER 14 Depressive disorders Mallie Kozy and Margaret Jordan Halter Objectives 1. Compare and contrast major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder. 2. Explore disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and its impact on children….
CHAPTER 30 Psychosocial needs of the older adult Leslie A. Briscoe Objectives 1. Describe mental health disorders that may occur in older adults. 2. Discuss the importance of pain assessment, and identify…
CHAPTER 26 Crisis and disaster Halter Margaret Jordan and Graor Christine Heifner Objectives 1. Differentiate among three types of crisis and provide an example of each. 2. Delineate six aspects of crisis…
CHAPTER 22 Substance-related and addictive disorders Carolyn Baird and Margaret Jordan Halter Objectives 1. Describe the terms substance use, intoxication, tolerance, and withdrawal. 2. Define addiction as a chronic disease. 3. Describe the…
CHAPTER 15 Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive related disorders Margaret Jordan Halter and Elizabeth M. Varcarolis Objectives 1. Compare and contrast the four levels of anxiety in relation to perceptual field, ability to…
CHAPTER 2 Relevant theories and therapies for nursing practice Margaret Jordan Halter Objectives 1. Evaluate the premises behind the various therapeutic models discussed in this chapter. 2. Describe the evolution of therapies…
CHAPTER 24 Personality disorders Claudia A. Cihlar Objectives 1. Identify characteristics of each of the 10 personality disorders. 2. Analyze the interaction of biological determinants and psychosocial stress factors in the etiology…
CHAPTER 23 Neurocognitive disorders Jane Stein Parbury Objectives 1. Compare and contrast the clinical picture of delirium with that of dementia. 2. Discuss three critical needs of a person with delirium, stated…
