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Melatonin is altered in patients with bipolar disorder, which may contribute to
body dysmorphia, hoarding treatment
Which comment by a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder best indicates the patient is experiencing mania?a. "I have been sleeping about 6 hours each night."b. "Yesterday I made 487 posts on my social network page."c. "I am having dreams about my father's death 8 years ago."d. "My appetite is so robust that I've gained 4 pounds in the past 2 weeks."
A patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder many years ago. The patient tells the nurse, "When I have a manic episode, there's always a feeling of gloom behind it, and I know I will soon be totally depressed." What is the nurse's best response?a. "Most patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder report the same types of feelings."b. "Feelings of gloom associated with depression result from serotonin dysregulation."c. "If you take your medication as it is prescribed, you will not have those experiences."d. "Your comment indicates you have an understanding of and insight about your disorder."
MDD, panic disorder, persistent depressive disorder, panic disorder, ocd, ptsd, social anxiety disorder, GAD, PMDD, bulimia treatment
Lithium is the most effective, added agent in treatment, resistant depression, because it has
What is the primary goal of pharmacological treatment of bipolar spectrum disorders?
A patient has a long history of bipolar disorder with frequent episodes of mania secondary to stopping prescribed medications. The patient says, "I will use my whole check next month to buy lottery tickets. Winning will solve my money problems." Select the nurse's best action.a. Educate the patient about the low odds of winning the lottery.b. Present reality by saying to the patient, "That is not a good use of your money."c. Confer with the treatment team about appointing a legal guardian for the patient.d. Tell the patient, "If you buy lottery tickets, your money will run out before the end of the month."
Lithium requires how long to show a full therapeutic response
A community mental health nurse counsels a group of patients about the upcoming flu season. What instruction does the nurse provide for patients who are prescribed lithium?a. "Call the clinic if you have nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea or are unable to stay well hydrated."b. "Remember that lithium reduces your immunity, so you are more vulnerable to catching the flu."c. "The flu is contagious. Isolate yourself if you get the flu so that you avoid exposing others to it."d. "Because you take lithium, you may have flu symptoms that are not typically experienced by others."
treatment for anorexic insomniac with depression and anxiety
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder lives in the community and is showing early signs of mania. The patient says, "I need to go visit my daughter, but she lives across the country. I put some requests on the Internet to get a ride. I'm sure someone will take me." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?a. "I'm concerned about your safety when meeting or riding with strangers."b. "Have you asked friends and family to donate money for your airfare?"c. "You are not likely to get a ride. Let's consider some other strategies."d. "Have you asked your daughter if she wants you to come for a visit?"
Which gen? Potency?o Fluphenazineo Haloperidolo Perphenazineo Pimozideo Thiothixeneo Trifluoperazine
Schizophrenia + manic episodes or significant depressive component
Withdrawal from methamphetamines and cathinones...develops in ____peaks in _____subsides in _____
Fatigue, LOC, anemia, hair lossWhat toxicity?
Alcoholic seizures occur at _____ -_____ hours
Anti-depressants during a mixed or depressive phase of the illness without a mood stabilizer
Cocaine withdrawal takes ____ - _____ weeks
hypomania, mania, and major depression episodes