Psych Mental Health - Exam 3 - Practice Questions (with 100% correct answers)

Which nursing response demonstrates accurate information that should be discussed with the female patient diagnosed with bipolar and her support system? SATA A. "Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of your symptoms." B. "Due to the risk of a manic episode, antidepressant therapy is never used with bipolar disorder." C. " It'a critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately if you aren't sleeping well." D. "Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping manage this disorder?" E. "The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be able to recognize the early signs." correct answers A. "Remember that alcohol and caffeine can trigger a relapse of your symptoms." C. " It'a critical to let your healthcare provider know immediately if you aren't sleeping well." D. "Is your family prepared to be actively involved in helping manage this disorder?" E. "The symptoms tend to come and go and so you need to be able to recognize the early signs." Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an understanding of the effective use of newly prescribed lithium to manage bipolar mania? SATA A. "I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink six 12-ounce glasses of fluid every day." B. "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my psychiatric care provider." C. "Lithium may help me lose the few extra pounds I tend to carry around." D. "I take my lithium on an empty stomach to help with absorption." E. "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work." correct answers A. "I have to keep reminding myself to consistently drink six 12-ounce glasses of fluid every day." B. "I discussed the diuretic my cardiologist prescribed with my psychiatric care provider." E. "I've already made arrangements for my monthly lab work."