Bipolar Disorder/ Depressive Disorders
This type of bipolar disorder involves episodes of mania and major depression.
What is Bipolar I Disorder?
This stage of grief involves feelings of disbelief and shock.
What is denial
Potentially life-threatening condition can occur with excessive serotonin levels, often from antidepressants.
What is serotonin syndrome?
Patients on lithium should maintain this to prevent dehydration.
What is adequate fluid intake?
This type of therapy involves structured sessions aimed at changing negative thought patterns in patients with depression
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This milder form of mania lasts at least four consecutive days and is characteristic of a specific bipolar disorder.
What is hypomania?
This type of coping involves seeking social support during times of grief.
What is adaptive coping?
This side effect, often seen with certain antidepressants, can lead to decreased energy levels.
What is fatigue?
These levels should be monitored due to their impact on lithium efficacy.
What are serum sodium levels?
This class of medications is commonly used to stabilize mood in patients with bipolar disorder.
What are mood stabilizers?
This symptom of mania includes an inflated sense of self-esteem.
What is grandiosity?
This class of medications is often prescribed to treat moderate to severe depression.
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
This common side effect of SSRIs includes nausea and gastrointestinal upset.
What is gastrointestinal distress?
This class of medications can increase lithium levels and risk of toxicity.
What are diuretics?
This nursing intervention involves monitoring patients for signs of suicidal ideation during mood episodes.
What is suicide risk assessment?
In severe cases of bipolar disorder, patients may experience this symptom, which can include delusions or hallucinations.
What are psychotic features?
This behavior may indicate a risk of suicide in individuals with depression.
What is withdrawal from social activities?
Patients on MAOIs should avoid this type of food that often contains hidden tyramine.
What are processed or fermented foods?
This lab value should be monitored regularly in patients taking valproic acid for bipolar disorder.
What is serum valproic acid level?
This vital lab value must be monitored regularly in patients taking lithium to prevent toxicity.
What is serum lithium level?
This symptom refers to a loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, often seen in depressive episodes of bipolar disorder.
What is anhedonia?
Prolonged grief can lead to this chronic condition characterized by persistent sadness and dysfunction.
What is major depressive disorder?
This phenomenon can occur when discontinuing certain antidepressants too abruptly.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
This class of medications is commonly used as mood stabilizers in bipolar disorder.
What are anticonvulsants?
Nurses should educate patients to avoid this type of medication due to potential interactions with lithium.
What are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?