Mental Health Exam 2 (Bipolar & Depression) Questions with Complete Solutions

Bipolar I - Answer-disorder that is characterized by excessive activity and energy (manic phase can extend over a week period) Bipolar II - Answer-bipolar that is less severe and manic phase is rarely associated with psychotic symptoms (hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking); low level hypomania alternating with severe depression Cyclothymia - Answer-disorder that is characterized by symptoms of hypomania alternating with mild depression for at least 2 years (not bipolar I or II) males - Answer-which sex is bipolar I more common in? females - Answer-which sex is bipolar II more common in? adolescence (or early adulthood) - Answer-when does cyclothymia generally occur? genetic, neurobiological, neuroendocrine (hypothyroidism associated with depressed mood), psychological (stressful events), environmental factors (higher socioeconomic class) - Answer-5 factors that can contribute to bipolar disorder mood - Answer-how the patient SAYS they feel affect - Answer-how the nurse interprets how a patient feels pressured - Answer-__ speech is common in someone with bipolar substance abuse - Answer-the #1 coexisting medical condition with bipolar prevent injury - Answer-the primary outcome of the Acute Phase of bipolar disorder is to relapse prevention - Answer-the primary outcome of the Continuation Phase f bipolar disorder is limit severity and duration of future episodes (relapse prevention) - Answer-the primary outcome of the Maintenance Phase of bipolar disorder is Acute, Continuation, Maintenance - Answer-the 3 Phases of bipolar disorder Lithium Carbonate - Answer-the #1 drug used to treat bipolar disorder