Etiology/
Pathophysiology
Nursing Interventions
Psychotropic Drug
Treatment Options
Patient Family Teaching
100
This etiology explains a person's 80-90% chance of having bipolar disorder.
What is genetic heritability?
100
Nurses must do this intervention to minimize dehydration and cardiac collapse.
What is monitor intake and output and vital signs?
100
This is the level when lithium starts to become toxic at.
What is 1.5 mEq/L?
100
This type of therapy involves identifying maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
100
Teaching about this type of medication therapy is a priority.
What is Lithium therapy?
200
A person with bipolar disorder may experience psychoses during this.
What is mania/manic episode/Bipolar I?
200
Nurses should often provide these types of food and drinks for manic patients who are too active to sit at meals.
What is finger foods and high-calorie protein drinks?
200
This class of drug typically used in schizophrenia can also be used for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
What is antipsychotics?
200
Patients with bipolar disorder often have strained marriages, and family problems and would most benefit from this type of therapy.
What is family therapy?
200
Place that phone numbers of emergency contact persons should be kept.
What is an easily accessed place?
300
Bipolar II alternates between these two states.
What are hypomania and depression?
300
These types of statements and/or explanations are helpful to patient whose short attention span limits comprehension.
What is short and concise explanations or statements?
300
Fluid balance must be carefully maintained while on lithium because it has a strong effect on which two electrolytes.
What is sodium and potassium?
300
This type of therapy has a positive response and is used to subdue severe manic behavior, especially in patients with treatment-resistant mania and patients with rapid cycling.
What is Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
300
Family members and support persons can help prevent this.
What is relapse?
400
Imbalanced proportions of these neurotransmitters explain the neurobiologic etiology of bipolar disorder.
What are norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin?
400
Communication with patients in acute mania should be like so, to provide structure and control.
What is firm, calm (nonthreatening), and neutral manner?
400
These three anticonvulsants can be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
What are divalproex (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol), lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
400
This type of treatment is used when the patient is dangerously out of control, who are at risk for self-harm or violence toward others.
What is seclusion and restraints?
400
Noticing what to look for if you suspect relapse.
What are signs and symptoms?
500
A person in mania may experience these signs/symptoms. (List at least 5.)
What are euphoria, grandiosity, hyperactivity, decreased need for sleep, irritability, anger, issues with boundaries, psychoses, paranoia, bizarre dress/makeup, poor judgment, poor concentration, flight of ideas, loud speech, and clang associations?
500
These are some ways to help promote relaxation and minimize manic behaviors. (try to name 4)
What are provide warm baths, soothing music, low stimulation, and encourage rest?
500
This substance can decrease lithium levels.
What is caffeine?
500
This type of therapy addresses the variable s that relate to recurrence of symptoms, especially nonadherence with medication, stress management, and maintenance of social supports.
What is interpersonal and social rhythm therapy?
500
This type of hygiene is critical to stability, especially during manic episode.
What is good sleep hygiene?
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