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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
, NURS 340 Quiz 1 Nurse Practitioners
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Bipolar Disorder
- mood disorders with recurrent episodes of depression +
mania.
- Manifestation: Labile mood with euphoria, agitation,
irritability, flight of ideas, grandiosity, impulsivity, poor
judgment, decreased sleep, neglect of ADLs, poor
nutrition/hydration, possible hallucinations/delusions,
denial of illness, anhedonia.
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Types:
- Bipolar I: at least 1 manic episode (often alternates with
major depression)
- Bipolar II: hypomanic episodes + major depressive
episodes
- Cyclothymic: ≥2 years of hypomanic symptoms + mild
depression (doesn’t meet full criteria)
Mania vs Hypomania
- Mania: severe, usually needs hospitalization, lasts at
least 1 week.