Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a __________ disorder.
What is MOOD?
Our patient takes ________ for her mood stabilizer.
What is LAMICTAL?
Our patient's occupation is a __________.
What is a FULL-TIME MOM?
TRUE OR FALSE. She goes to the gym to work out.
What is FALSE?
She walks her dog and chases her kids.
Bipolar disorder type 1 patients usually have more _______ episodes.
What is MANIC?
She takes _______ as her antidepressant.
What is WELLBUTRIN?
She has ______ family members with mental health issues.
What is 4?
She and her family often go _______ as a family retreat.
What is CAMPING?
It is treated with ________
What are MOOD STABILIZERS?
This class of medication helps with manic episodes. (Besides mood stabilizer or antidepressant)
What is ANTIPSYCHOTIC?
TRUE OR FALSE. She has been hospitalized for her Bipolar Disorder.
What is TRUE?
She was hospitalized for 1 night and released the next morning.
She attempted online _______ but claims they are not the same.
What is ONLINE MASS AND BIBLE STUDY?
Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as __________?
What is DEPRESSION?
_________ is a long-term, non-reversible side effect of typical antipsychotics.
What is TARDIVE DYSKINESIA?
_______ is her main mental health concern.
What is ANXIETY PERTAINING TO COVID?
TRUE OR FALSE. Her kids are not the cause of her stress.
What is FALSE.
She homeschools them and feels like she does not get enough "alone time."
_______ is a nursing intervention for Bipolar Disorder.
What is: Safety, Setting limits, Promote rest/sleep, Give meds regularly
It takes _____ weeks for antidepressants to reach therapeutic level.
What is 2-4 WEEKS?
She was diagnosed at ______ years old.
What is 19?
She takes _________ as needed to ensure she gets enough sleep.
What is BENADRYL?
Not getting enough sleep is the first trigger to a manic episode.