NUR2356 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ bipolar ___ consists of hypomania and MDD. Answer: bipolar 2
◉ which socioeconomic class does bipolar occur the most in?.
Answer: higher socioeconomic classes
◉ what are some characteristics of deep depression? what is an
important intervention for these individuals if they are in a mental
health facility. Answer: - if they are self destructive
- suicidal ideations
- anhedonia
** keep these patients on a 1:1 observation
◉ T/F: SI can be present in both bipolar 1 and 2. Answer: true
◉ T/F: depression can be present in both bipolar 1 and 2. Answer:
true
,◉ what timeline characterizes bipolar 1. Answer: 1 week of mania all
day almost everyday
◉ bipolar 1 or bipolar 2: has NEVER met criteria for full manic
episode. Answer: bipolar 2
◉ bipolar 1 or bipolar 2: presents with symptoms or history of
depression or hypomania. Answer: bipolar 2
◉ bipolar 1 or bipolar 2: is experiencing or has a history of one or
more manic episodes. Answer: bipolar 1
◉ bipolar 1 or bipolar 2: has NEVER had symptoms severe enough to
cause impairment in social or occupational functioning or required
hospitalization. Answer: bipolar 2
◉ which of these describe bipolar 2:
a. manic episodes
b. depression
c. hypomania
d. can still have psychosis/symptoms of psychosis
e. suicidal ideations. Answer: b. depression
c. hypomania
d. can still have psychosis/symptoms of psychosis
,e. suicidal ideations
◉ what "timeline" describes cyclothymic disorder. Answer: has
chronic mood disturbance lasting at least 2 years
◉ what is cyclothymic disorder. Answer: - has numerous episodes of
elevated mood that do not meet criteria for hypomanic episode AND
- has numerous episodes of depressed mood but is insufficient to meet
the criteria for a major depressive episode AND
- is never without symptoms for more than 2 months
** basically.. its not bipolar 1 or 2 as it NEVER goes to mania or
MDD
◉ what are some important interventions for a person experiencing
cyclothymic disorder. Answer: get regular sleep, meals, and activity
◉ what three medication/medication classes can be used for bipolar.
Answer: - anticonvulsants
- antipsychotics
- lithium
due to mood stabilizing effects
◉ once you have psychotic features, your "mood" will be described
as..... Answer: mania/bipolar 1
, ◉ which stage of hypomania/bipolar 2 does this describe: mood
- cheerful and expansive
- underlying irritability surfaces rapidly. Answer: stage I
◉ which stage of hypomania/bipolar 2 does this describe: cognition
and perception
- ideas of great worth and ability
- flighty thinking
- heightened perception of environment
- easily distracted. Answer: stage I
◉ which stage of hypomania/bipolar 2 does this describe: activity and
behavior
- increased motor activity
- perceived as extroverted
- lacks depth of personality for close friendships. Answer: stage I
◉ what are some very common symptoms of hypomania/bipolar II.
Answer: - increased libido
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ bipolar ___ consists of hypomania and MDD. Answer: bipolar 2
◉ which socioeconomic class does bipolar occur the most in?.
Answer: higher socioeconomic classes
◉ what are some characteristics of deep depression? what is an
important intervention for these individuals if they are in a mental
health facility. Answer: - if they are self destructive
- suicidal ideations
- anhedonia
** keep these patients on a 1:1 observation
◉ T/F: SI can be present in both bipolar 1 and 2. Answer: true
◉ T/F: depression can be present in both bipolar 1 and 2. Answer:
true
,◉ what timeline characterizes bipolar 1. Answer: 1 week of mania all
day almost everyday
◉ bipolar 1 or bipolar 2: has NEVER met criteria for full manic
episode. Answer: bipolar 2
◉ bipolar 1 or bipolar 2: presents with symptoms or history of
depression or hypomania. Answer: bipolar 2
◉ bipolar 1 or bipolar 2: is experiencing or has a history of one or
more manic episodes. Answer: bipolar 1
◉ bipolar 1 or bipolar 2: has NEVER had symptoms severe enough to
cause impairment in social or occupational functioning or required
hospitalization. Answer: bipolar 2
◉ which of these describe bipolar 2:
a. manic episodes
b. depression
c. hypomania
d. can still have psychosis/symptoms of psychosis
e. suicidal ideations. Answer: b. depression
c. hypomania
d. can still have psychosis/symptoms of psychosis
,e. suicidal ideations
◉ what "timeline" describes cyclothymic disorder. Answer: has
chronic mood disturbance lasting at least 2 years
◉ what is cyclothymic disorder. Answer: - has numerous episodes of
elevated mood that do not meet criteria for hypomanic episode AND
- has numerous episodes of depressed mood but is insufficient to meet
the criteria for a major depressive episode AND
- is never without symptoms for more than 2 months
** basically.. its not bipolar 1 or 2 as it NEVER goes to mania or
MDD
◉ what are some important interventions for a person experiencing
cyclothymic disorder. Answer: get regular sleep, meals, and activity
◉ what three medication/medication classes can be used for bipolar.
Answer: - anticonvulsants
- antipsychotics
- lithium
due to mood stabilizing effects
◉ once you have psychotic features, your "mood" will be described
as..... Answer: mania/bipolar 1
, ◉ which stage of hypomania/bipolar 2 does this describe: mood
- cheerful and expansive
- underlying irritability surfaces rapidly. Answer: stage I
◉ which stage of hypomania/bipolar 2 does this describe: cognition
and perception
- ideas of great worth and ability
- flighty thinking
- heightened perception of environment
- easily distracted. Answer: stage I
◉ which stage of hypomania/bipolar 2 does this describe: activity and
behavior
- increased motor activity
- perceived as extroverted
- lacks depth of personality for close friendships. Answer: stage I
◉ what are some very common symptoms of hypomania/bipolar II.
Answer: - increased libido
