Bipolar I Jeopardy

Manic Mania

100

This diagnosis requires at least one manic episode throughout a lifetime

Bipolar I

200

This severe manic symptom involves hallucinations and delusions

Psychosis

300

This is the minimum required time for a manic episode to last before it is categorized as mania

One week

Medications

100

This mood stabilizer requires frequent monitoring (0.6-1.2 mEq/L)

Lithium

200

What lab value must be monitored closely with lithium to measure toxicity

Sodium

300

This medication class is often prescribed for short term control over agitation and mania

Benzodiazepines 

Nursing Interventions

100

Best communication with a patient with flight of ideas

Short, simple, and direct statements

200

Priority with a manic patient who becomes aggressive

Ensuring safety of patient and others

300

What is a dietary intervention to help manic patients eat enough food

High calorie finger foods

Patho

100

Bipolar I disorder has a high risk factor for this component (often seen in family history)

Genetic predisposition 

200

This condition differs from Bipolar I by exhibiting hypomania, not full mania

Bipolar II

300

This neurotransmitter is elevated during a manic episode

Dopamine

Safety/Priorities

100

Decreased sleep increases the risk for this

Exhaustion or psychosis

200

This is the single most important priority for the patient during a manic episode

Personal safety

300

This mood stabilizer is contraindicated in pregnant women due to neural tube defects

Valproic Acid