Respond  to your  colleagues by comparing the differential diagnostic features of the  disorder you were assigned to the diagnostic features of the disorder  your colleagues were assigned. 

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Diagnostic criteria for Sleep/Wake Disorder. (Nightmare Disorder)
    Nightmare disorders occur when the persons experiences nightmares  regular or severe nightmares. The nightmare disorder is categorized  under parasomnia of sleep disorders. It is characterized by abnormal  experiences and events that occur when a person falls asleep, sleeping,  or waking up. These individuals usually have frequent dreams that induce  fear, anxiety and other negative feelings. causes fear and hinders  normal daytime functioning. In the diagnostic criteria for the nightmare  disorder, various factors are considered in order to diagnose the  disorder. Some of these factors include if an individual has repeatedly  distressful dreams that generally consist of their wellbeing and safety  which they try to avoid and they generally occur during the second half  of the major sleep cycle (Dietch, et al., 2020). If a person upon waking  up from the nightmare becomes alert and oriented rather quickly, and if  the nightmare results in great distress and impairment in vital areas  of life such as occupations and social life, they can be used to  diagnose the disorder. Another criterion for the diagnosis is if another  condition does not effectively explain the main complaint of  distressful dreams and if the nightmares are not due to physiological  effects of a particular substance like medication or an abusive drug.  There are no known tests that can diagnose this disorder (Mayo Clinic,  2017). However, a patient suffering from nightmare disorder is properly  examined by a doctor by establishing any medical history and analyzing  symptoms. The diagnosis may include a physical exam that aims at  identifying possible conditions that may influence the nightmares. If  the nightmares are recurrent and indicate anxiety, the patient may be  referred to a mental health professional. The diagnosis can also involve  symptoms discussion. The doctor can inquire about sleeping behaviors  and family history of sleeping disorder. The doctor can also discuss  other possible causes of the sleeping disorder. The doctor can also  recommend for a Polysomnography where an overnight sleep study is  undertaken to determine if the nightmares result from other sleep  disorders. Sensors are attached to the body to record heart rate, brain  waves, the oxygen level in the blood, movements of the eyes and legs,  and breathing rates (Mayo Clinic, 2017).
Evidence-Based Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacologic Treatment for your assigned sleep/wake disorder. (Nightmare Disorder)
    The underlying cause of this disorder helps in determining the type of  treatment intervention. The evidence-based psychotherapy treatment for  the nightmare disorder that has been carried out and found to be  effective include rescripting therapy is used when nightmares are caused  PTSD (Standard of Practice Committee, 2010). The most substantial  evidence that was obtained was in image rehearsal therapy because the  treatment addressed the disorder with a secondary benefit being the  possibility of relieving the distress linked with nightmares.  Rescripting, relaxation, and exposure therapy treatments aim to reduce  anxiety related to nightmares; it uses progressive muscle relaxation,  sleep hygiene, and psycho education techniques. The evidence-based  psychopharmacologic treatment used to treat the nightmare disorder  includes Trazodone, Prazosin, Gabapentin, Fluvoxamine, Clonidine,  Risperidone and Olanzapine.  Much evidence has been obtained about  Prazosin, and it is commonly used to treat Anxiety and High Blood  Pressure (Yucel, et al., 2020). Clonidine is used for the treatment of  Insomnia, High Blood Pressure, and stress while Gabapentin treats  Seizures and Neuropathic pain. With Tricyclic and Trazodone  antidepressants, they are used to treat Depression and Insomnia.
Primary Care Physician for an additional referral (Nightmare Disorder)
    Occasional nightmares may not always be a cause of concern. If a child  experiences nightmare, it is essential to mention this during routine  well-child exams and programs. However, it is important to consult the  doctor if the nightmares occur frequently and persist for a long period.  The doctor can also be consulted if they routinely disrupt sleep  patterns and a patient gradually wakes up into the night. If the  nightmares cause great fear before sleeping and if they impact  individual behavior and daytime functioning, it is crucial to consult a  doctor (Stefani, 2020).The  nightmares are persistent can lead to mental health problems such as  Anxiety and Depression as the dreams continue to bother the individual. A  person may also resist going to bed or sleeping due to fear of having  bad dreams. This, in turn, causes them to have excessive daytime  sleepiness that impacts their productivity and efficiency both at school  and at work. It also affects daily tasks that involve concentration and  commitment. Nightmare disorder has also resulted in adverse impacts  such as suicidal thoughts and attempts if the problem is not identified  and treated early.Additionally, if the patient may be having comorbid  medical conditions, they will have to be referred to the appropriate  specialist.
References
Dietch,  J. R., Taylor, D. J., Pruiksma, K., Wardle-Pinkston, S., Slavish, D.  C., Messman, B., … & Kelly, K. (2020). The Nightmare Disorder  Index: development and initial validation in a sample of nurses. Sleep.
Mayo Clinic (July 6, 2017). Nightmare disorder- Diagnosis and Treatment. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nightmare-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353520
Standards  of Practice Committee, Aurora, R. N., Zak, R. S., Auerbach, S. H.,  Casey, K. R., Chowdhuri, S., … & Morgenthaler, T. I. (2010). Best practice guide for the treatment of nightmare disorder in adults. Journal of clinical sleep medicine, 6(4), 389-401.
Yücel, D. E., van Emmerik, A. A., Souama, C., & Lancee, J. (2020). Comparative  efficacy of imagery rehearsal therapy and prazosin in the treatment of  trauma-related nightmares in adults: A meta-analysis of randomized  controlled trials. Sleep medicine reviews, 50, 101248.
Stefani, A., & Högl, B. (2020). Nightmare Disorder and Isolated Sleep Paralysis. Neurotherapeutics, 1-7.

What do you think are the barriers to the process of professional socialization or formation? Do you think different environments might foster or hinder the process of professional socialization or formation? Do you think that the personal characteristics of nurses might influence the process of professional socialization or formation?

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  Many older adults are prescribed psychotropic medications. What are the side effects of these medications and how do they impact the normal aging older adult? 

Psychotropic medications commonly administered to manage psychiatric and behavioral systems among the elderly expose older patients to potentially harmful side effects due to their vulnerable and weak immunity. In this case, aging causes an increase in adverse reactions to drugs. Additionally, depression is a commonly experienced condition affecting almost 15% of the elderly living in a community. However, the use of prescriptions such as antidepressants endorsed during primary care is of great significance in suppressing depression. Conversely, recommendations by the National Institute of Health and Clinical excellence advocate the use of antidepressants that put into consideration the side effects caused upon patient’s health. 

Nonetheless, it is of great essence as a geriatric nurse to improve your awareness and knowledge regarding prescriptions on psychotropic medications. Hence, it is imperative that nurses ought to be well conversant concerning the various medications and thus, able to recognize and respond appropriately to indications of adverse effects by patients. For instance, the perception by clinicians of better safety standards caused the use of SSRIs replacing tricyclic medications regardless of having side effects on elderly patients. However, the implementation of new guidelines through the Medicare and Medicaid services improved the use of unnecessary medications as well as tapering of medication classes that included psychotropic medications. 

In conclusion, it is of great significance as a nurse to ensure that patients especially older adults in nursing homes receive optimum nursing and medical care in relations to their mental health. In this case, there is need to improve recognition of psychiatric symptoms as well as reducing dependence on psychotropic medications. Additionally, nurses could opt for alternative treatment methods such as non-pharmacological interventions. 

References 

Brooks, J., & Hoblyn, J. (2007). Neurocognitive Costs and Benefits of Psychotropic  

Medications in Older Adults. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology. 

Carr, M. (2005). Sedative and psychotropic medications. Nursing Bc / Registered  

Nurses Association of British Columbia. 

Karch, A. (2013). Focus on nursing pharmacology (6th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams 

 & Wilkins 

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