N129 - Week 13

Anticonvulsants help control aggressive outbursts in cases linked to ___ irregularities.

Risk for Self-Mutilation in patients with borderline personality disorder involves susceptibility to intentional self-harm to relieve ___ or cope with ___.

Patients with impaired social interaction may create conflict by ___ individuals against each other (splitting).

Chronic Low Self-Esteem is a common issue in patients with ___ personality disorder.

Predisposing factors for Paranoid Personality Disorder include a higher incidence among relatives of individuals with ___, childhood ___, neglect, and parental antagonism.

To maintain trust, the nurse should avoid appearing ___ while observing a borderline personality disordered patient.

Avoidant Personality Disorder often results from a combination of genetic predisposition and ___.

To reduce repetitive self-harm, the nurse should avoid providing ___ attention to self-mutilation wounds.

Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder are often ___, ___, and reluctant to ___.

To ensure environmental safety, the nurse should remove any ___ objects from the environment.

In managing escalating behaviors, it is important to observe ___ routinely.

Setting clear ___ expectations and consequences helps in setting boundaries.

Peers provide more influential feedback than ___ figures, fostering behavioral improvements.

Use ___ Restraints as a ___ Resort.

Assign dedicated ___ during stressful times when ___ or abandonment fears are high.

Self-destructive behaviors: Acts such as ___ or suicide attempts, often triggered by perceived ___.

Genetic vulnerability in BPD is suggested by increased prevalence of ___, ___, and ___ in first-degree relatives.

People with antisocial personality disorder disregard social ___, ___, and conventional ___.

In DBT, ___ and ___ skills can help manage anger and impulsive behaviors.

Maladaptive Grieving in borderline personality disorder is the inability to progress through the normal grieving process, resulting in prolonged ___, ___, inappropriate ___, and unresolved ___ tied to past trauma or abandonment issues.

Personality traits influence how an individual ___ and ___ with the environment.

People with Paranoid Personality Disorder avoid ___ interaction to maintain control over personal ___.

Predisposing factors for Narcissistic Personality Disorder include ___ or excessive ___ by parents.

The nurse should support the patient in seeking a ___ member when feeling the urge to self-harm.

Variants of the ___ gene are linked to antisocial traits, especially when moderated by childhood trauma such as ___.

Discussions about preceding feelings can promote ___ and emotional ___.

Chaotic home environments and early parental ___ within the first ___ years are critical risk factors for antisocial personality disorder.

Physical outlets can reduce the risk of ___ outbursts.

The use of ___ should be a last resort to prevent harm and must be ethically and legally justified.

In milieu or group therapy, ___ from peers promotes adaptive behavior and is often effective for ASPD.

Continuously assess the patient's ___ to minimize risk.

Neurochemical dysregulation in BPD involves disruptions in ___, ___, ___, and ___ systems.

According to Mahler’s Theory of Object Relations, disruption during the ___ phase (16–24 months) causes unresolved ___, leading to intense ___ and ___ behaviors in adulthood.

A person with antisocial personality disorder exhibits a pattern of socially ___, ___, and ___ behavior.

DBT is primarily used for ___ personality disorder but has shown benefits in ___ regulation and reducing ___ behaviors, which can be helpful in ASPD.

Disturbed Personal Identity involves an unstable or unclear sense of ___, often resulting in feelings of ___ or ___, where the patient may feel disconnected from their own identity or surroundings.

Functional brain imaging confirms a model of ___ and ___ traits rooted in biological underpinnings.

Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder often have an exaggerated sense of ___ and lack ___.

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder often lack the ability to form ___ interpersonal relationships and ___ others, relying only on themselves to avoid manipulation.

Dependent Personality Disorder involves an excessive need to be ___ and a fear of ___.

Early signs of antisocial personality disorder include ___ tantrums, unresponsiveness to ___, and ___ behavior.

The nurse should act as a role model for expressing ___ constructively.

Maintaining safety involves preventing access to tools for ___ or ___.

To ensure safety, it is crucial to remove potential ___ or harmful objects from the environment.

___ reinforcement enhances the likelihood of repetition of acceptable behavior and builds self-esteem.

CBT includes social skills and ___ training to assist in reducing aggression and impulsivity.

Use restraints only when the patient poses an ___ risk to ___ or others.

Clinging: Extreme ___ to others, seeking constant ___.

Brain structure abnormalities in BPD are observed in the ___, ___, and ___.

People with antisocial personality disorder have difficulty maintaining stable ___ or ___.

Impulsivity in antisocial personality disorder includes failure to ___, leading to sudden changes in ___, ___, or ___.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder is marked by ___ and ___ behavior, as well as magical thinking and illusions.

Childhood ___ and ___ reinforce detachment and withdrawal in Schizotypal Personality Disorder.

Histrionic Personality Disorder is characterized by ___-seeking, dramatic, and ___ behavior.

Anticonvulsants may be used to treat ___, especially in patients with abnormal ___ findings.

Impaired Social Interaction involves difficulty forming or maintaining relationships due to alternating extremes of ___ and ___, ___, and an unstable sense of ___.

Personality disorders arise when traits deviate significantly from ___ norms, are pervasive, and cause ___ behavior.

Paranoid Personality Disorder often involves testing the ___ of others, leading to ___.

In managing a borderline personality disordered patient, the nurse should observe behavior during ___ activities and interactions.

Antisocial personality disorder is more common among ___ relatives with the disorder.

When caring for self-mutilation wounds, the nurse should address them ___ to avoid reinforcing the behavior.

There is an increased risk of antisocial personality disorder with childhood ___ and ___ disorder.

Reinforcing appropriate expressions of anger helps prevent ___-directed harm.

Childhood diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder often manifests as ___ disorder, with symptoms like cruelty, ___, theft, and property destruction.

Medication administration involves using prescribed medications like ___ to manage acute agitation responsibly.

Administering medications to address symptoms such as ___ when necessary is part of defensive coping.

Be cautious with ___ use due to potential ___ dysregulation.

Gradually remove ___ one at a time as the patient's ___ decreases.

Manipulation: Using behaviors to ___ or ___ others to avoid feelings of abandonment.

Impulsivity in borderline personality disorder often leads to reckless behaviors such as ___ and ___.

Chaotic or abusive family environments lead to ___ and poor ___.

Individuals with persistent feelings of inadequacy have an inability to tolerate being ___ and are susceptible to ___.

People with antisocial personality disorder lack ___ and ___, and are suspicious of these traits in others.

Psychological defense mechanisms in antisocial personality disorder include ___, ___, and ___.

A person with Schizoid Personality Disorder is typically ___, ___, and indifferent to others' feelings.

Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder often exhibit ___, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and ___ behavior.

___ are typically avoided in ASPD patients due to disinhibition risks.

Risk for Self-Mutilation may arise from feelings of ___, ___, and a need for ___.

Personality refers to the totality of ___ and ___ characteristics unique to an individual, which remain relatively stable and predictable over time.

Influences on personality development include ___ (genetics and temperament), ___ (experiential learning and social interactions), and ___ brain imaging.

Experiences of ___ foster mistrust and a 'chip-on-the-shoulder' mentality in individuals with Paranoid Personality Disorder.

Avoidant Personality Disorder is characterized by social ___, feelings of ___, and fear of ___.

Providing ___ and fostering a therapeutic relationship through ___ support is crucial when a patient feels the urge to self-harm.

Predisposing factors for Dependent Personality Disorder include overprotective or ___ parenting and early life experiences of ___ or excessive reliance on ___.

Brain abnormalities in antisocial personality disorder include decreased ___ cortex gray matter, decreased ___ activity, and lower right ___ volume.

Parental ___ and ___ increase the likelihood of developing antisocial personality disorder more than parental loss.

In managing a patient with antisocial personality disorder, providing ___ acceptance and keeping environmental stimuli ___ are important interventions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps individuals recognize and correct ___ thinking.

Apply the ___ restrictive alternative when all other interventions fail.

Avoid leaving the patient ___ during these times to reduce ___ spikes.

Oxytocin dysregulation in BPD is associated with reduced ___, especially in women.

Inconsistent or neglectful caregiving during early childhood leads to poor ___, unstable ___, and fearful ___ later in life.

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder are ___ and ___ for personal gain without concern for the law.

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder act ___ and ___ when things go their way but can quickly turn ___ when challenged.

Risk for Self-Directed Violence in borderline personality disorder involves vulnerability to harming oneself, potentially through ___ behavior, fueled by internalized ___, ___, past ___, or feelings of ___.

Personality traits are characteristics a person is either ___ with or develops ___ in life.

Paranoid Personality Disorder is characterized by pervasive ___ and ___ of others.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder requires constant ___ and is hypersensitive to ___.

Individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder desire ___ but avoid social interactions due to fear of ___.

Genetic studies suggest both ___ and ___ influences in the development of antisocial personality disorder.

The nurse should help the patient explore ___ prior to self-harm to identify triggers.

Dysregulation of ___ (reward-seeking) and ___ (impulsivity) pathways is observed in antisocial personality disorder.

Physical ___, ___, and ___ are strongly associated with the development of antisocial personality disorder.

When administering sedative medications, the nurse should monitor for ___ and ensure medication ___, especially for impulsive patients.

Promoting insight into behavior helps the patient understand his behaviors and their ___ on others.

Ensure adequate ___ presence to control the situation if necessary.

Distancing: ___ and withdrawal in response to separation or perceived ___.

Up to ___% of individuals with BPD report histories of ___ or ___.

Interpersonally, individuals with antisocial personality disorder are often ___, ___, and exhibit ___ behavior.

People with antisocial personality disorder engage in reckless behavior such as ___, ___, or ___.

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder display flagrant disrespect for the ___ and the ___ of others.

People with Schizoid Personality Disorder often have a limited ___ range and appear ___ and unemotional.

A predisposing factor for Antisocial Personality Disorder includes a genetic predisposition and ___ influences.

Genetic factors, particularly related to ___ disorders, are predisposing factors for Borderline Personality Disorder.

Pharmacotherapy is generally reserved for ___ conditions in ASPD patients due to the high risk of ___ misuse.

Risk for Other-Directed Violence involves potential for physical or emotional harm toward others due to unresolved ___, ___, and ___, which may escalate during moments of stress or psychotic symptoms.

Anxiety (severe to panic) in borderline personality disorder involves intense emotional and cognitive distress leading to ___-level anxiety. This may be accompanied by disorganized ___, misinterpretation of ___, and heightened ___.

Individuals with Paranoid Personality Disorder are often ___, ___, and irritable; they hold ___ and misinterpret motives as malevolent.

People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder exploit others for ___ while believing in their ___.

Close observation of a borderline personality disordered patient ensures ___ and timely ___.

People with Dependent Personality Disorder have difficulty making ___ or being ___; they are reliant on others for ___.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder is characterized by preoccupation with ___, ___, and ___.

Predisposing factors for Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder include genetic predisposition and upbringing in ___, ___ environments.

The nurse should encourage physical activities such as ___ or ___ to release tension and redirect violent behavior.

Encouraging the expression of ___ appropriately can reduce incidents of violence.

Maintaining a therapeutic ___ ensures a structured and secure environment that can aid in modifying behavior.

Prioritize the safety of the ___, ___, and others in crisis situations.

Splitting: Inability to integrate ___ and ___ aspects of people or situations, leading to extremes of idealization or devaluation.

Temperamental traits such as ___ and ___, combined with environmental stressors, increase the risk of BPD development.

Persistent feelings of ___ and lack of ___ lead to dependence on others for reassurance and validation.

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder are ___, ___, and ___.

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder disregard ___ for themselves and others.

People with antisocial personality disorder believe in a self-centered philosophy, '___ for themselves.'

A predisposing factor for Schizoid Personality Disorder is an ___ temperament that is ___.

Under stress, individuals with Schizotypal Personality Disorder may experience transient ___ episodes.

Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder often experience chronic feelings of ___, impulsivity, and ___ tendencies.

Childhood ___, especially abuse and ___, can lead to emotional instability in Borderline Personality Disorder.

Failure to resolve early ___ leads to emotional fixation, contributing to ___ behaviors and ___ instability.

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a general disregard for the ___ of others.

People with antisocial personality disorder are ___, ___, seek ___, and are easily ___.

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder do not accept ___ for the consequences of their behavior.

Emotional ___ and lack of ___ in childhood can lead to isolation in Schizoid Personality Disorder.

A strong genetic link to ___ is a predisposing factor for Schizotypal Personality Disorder.

Early signs of Antisocial Personality Disorder include ___ disorder in childhood and experiences of ___.

Emotionally, individuals with antisocial personality disorder have a low tolerance for ___ and are easily provoked to ___.

People with antisocial personality disorder view themselves as ___ and rationalize hurtful actions as ___.

Schizoid Personality Disorder is characterized by a lack of desire for ___ relationships and investing energy in ___ pursuits.

People with Schizotypal Personality Disorder are often ___ and socially ___, which can alienate others.

People with Antisocial Personality Disorder are often involved in ___ activity and lack long-term ___ or relationships.

Individuals with Schizoid Personality Disorder often show ___ from social relationships and prefer ___.

Individuals with Schizotypal Personality Disorder may have ideas of ___, superstitions, and belief in ___ or clairvoyance.

Antisocial Personality Disorder is characterized by a disregard for others' ___, lack of ___, and impulsivity.

Borderline Personality Disorder is marked by intense, unstable ___ and emotional ___.

An extreme fear of ___ often leads to erratic behavior in Borderline Personality Disorder.

Individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder often display shallow ___ and an exaggerated sense of ___.