Mania Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bipolar I disorder characterized by correct answers at least one week long manic episode that results in excessive activity. Mostly mania with mix of depression Mania can be correct answers euphoric or dysphoric Bipolar II disorder correct answers mostly depression and hypomania. Early ages of 20 and 60 years old. Not severe enough to impair social/occupational life. Cyclothymic disorder correct answers cycle in and out of hypomania (no delusions and hallucinations) and depression. Two ...

LMR - Georgette's 2023 Qbank What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs...

A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is preparing to administer morning medication for a client who has been taking lithium for 2 weeks and has a current lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Prepare for gastric lavage due to an extremely elevated lithium level. B. Administer the morning dose of lithium. C. Check the client's medication record to assess whether the client has been refusing her lithium. D. Hold the medication and asse...

Final Exam: NUR180/ NUR 180 (Latest 2023/2024) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Hondros Q: What are the 6 aspects of Mental health Care Practice? Answer: "Do No Harm Accept each client as a whole person Develop Mutual Trust Explore behaviros and emotions Encourage Responsibility Encourage effective adaptation Q: What categories does the WHODAS focus on? Answer: "Cognition Getting Along Li...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

1. Know the difference in major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. a. Major depressive disorder: Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities,...

ATI Mental Health A, ATI Mental Health B, ATI Mental Health C (ATI Mental Health), Exam Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2022/2023 Review with complete solutions. 1) A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity. b. You will experience weight loss while taking this medication. c. You will ...

NBME 9 Questions And Answers 2022( With Complete Solution Rated A) NBME 9 Questions And Answers Kid with bed wetting problems + constipation tx? – administration of an osmotic laxative Multiple myeloma is marked by proliferation of B cells – monoclonal In patients with bipolar disorder that are suffering from acute depression + stopped taking meds, what do you give them? – bipolar medication like lithium, lamotrigine, quetiapine, and lurasidone SSRIs in bipolar pa...

Exam 2: NUR256 / NUR 256 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Married man is attracted to co-worker, instead of admitting it, he accuses her of flirting with him. What is this? Answer: Projection Q: Agitation, restlessness, confusion, insomnia, increased HR/BP caused by an SSRI Answer: Serotonin Syndrome *stop med and call! *ANTIDOTE= PROPRANOLOL (do not take 2x SSRI no MAOIs (must be d/c fr...

Lithium labs - level, NA, Ca, P, EKG, Creatinine, Urinalysis, CBC, TSH bipolar meds: depression - lurasidone (13+), olanzapine + fluoxetine (10+)(symbyax) bipolar acute and mixed mania - aripiprazole, risperidone, olanzapine (13+), quetiapine (acute only), asenapine (10+) classic mood stabilizers - Lamotrigine (excellent medication to use), lithium, Depakote (avoid in females if possible due to PCOS and Pregnancy), Tegretol, Trileptal (no evidence for true Bipolar disorder) anti-depr...