Bipolar Mental Health Flashcards ✦ Study Guide, Key Concepts & Clinical Practice Questions _ Nursing & Psychology 2026-03-04
Bipolar Mental Health
Flashcards ✦ Study Guide,
Key Concepts & Clinical
Practice Questions | Nursing
& Psychology
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A nurse in a community mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the
nurse identify as experiencing an adventitious crisis?
(A client who has a new diagnosis of severe bipolar disorder
B. A client who is depressed following a devastating fire in her home
0C. A client who is experiencing acute grief following his father's death
D. A client who is experiencing postpartum depression following the birth of her first child
B. A client who is depressed following a devastating fire in her home
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility observes a client who has bipolar disorder begin to shout and use offensive
language toward a visitor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Give the client 2 options for ending the situation
B. Move quickly to stand directly in front of the client before speaking
C. Direct other clients to move toward the client as a show of force
D. Tell the client that the conversation will be ended if the shouting continues
Correct Answer: A. Give the client 2 options for ending the situation
Giving the client several options (e.g. 2 different locations in which to be away from
visitors and other clients) prevents the client from feeling powerless and gives the client
some responsibility for making choices.
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A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data for a client who has been taking donepezil for Alzheimer's disease.
The data indicate that the client's disease is progressing and becoming more severe. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
A. Megestrol
B. Galantamine
C. Memantine
D. Haloperidol
Correct Answer: C. Memantine
As Alzheimer's disease progresses and becomes more severe, memantine is added to
the medication regimen. The medication is an n-methyl-D-aspartate antagonist, which
can enhance cognition. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease
A nurse is assisting with planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a
manic episode. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the
plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Provide flexible client behavior expectations.
Offer concise explanations.
Establish consistent limits.
Disregard client concerns.
Use a firm approach with communication.
Offer concise explanations.
Establish consistent limits.
Use a firm approach with communication.
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Bipolar Mental Health
Flashcards ✦ Study Guide,
Key Concepts & Clinical
Practice Questions | Nursing
& Psychology
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Bipolar Mental Health Flashcards ✦ Study Guide, Key Concepts & Clinical Practice Questions _ Nursing & Psychology.pdf
,Bipolar mental health Flashcards 2026-03-04
A nurse in a community mental health facility is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the
nurse identify as experiencing an adventitious crisis?
(A client who has a new diagnosis of severe bipolar disorder
B. A client who is depressed following a devastating fire in her home
0C. A client who is experiencing acute grief following his father's death
D. A client who is experiencing postpartum depression following the birth of her first child
B. A client who is depressed following a devastating fire in her home
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility observes a client who has bipolar disorder begin to shout and use offensive
language toward a visitor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Give the client 2 options for ending the situation
B. Move quickly to stand directly in front of the client before speaking
C. Direct other clients to move toward the client as a show of force
D. Tell the client that the conversation will be ended if the shouting continues
Correct Answer: A. Give the client 2 options for ending the situation
Giving the client several options (e.g. 2 different locations in which to be away from
visitors and other clients) prevents the client from feeling powerless and gives the client
some responsibility for making choices.
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A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data for a client who has been taking donepezil for Alzheimer's disease.
The data indicate that the client's disease is progressing and becoming more severe. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
A. Megestrol
B. Galantamine
C. Memantine
D. Haloperidol
Correct Answer: C. Memantine
As Alzheimer's disease progresses and becomes more severe, memantine is added to
the medication regimen. The medication is an n-methyl-D-aspartate antagonist, which
can enhance cognition. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease
A nurse is assisting with planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a
manic episode. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the
plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Provide flexible client behavior expectations.
Offer concise explanations.
Establish consistent limits.
Disregard client concerns.
Use a firm approach with communication.
Offer concise explanations.
Establish consistent limits.
Use a firm approach with communication.
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