Which carries a warning label stating that the use of the medication increases risk for
suicidal thoughts and behaviors?
1. Antipsychotics
2. Antiepileptics
3. Mood stabilizers
4. Anxiolytics
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2. antiepileptics
Which of the following explanations should the nurse include when teaching parents
why it is difficult to diagnose a child or adolescent exhibiting symptoms of bipolar
disorder? Select all that apply.
1. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are similar to those of attention deficit-hyperactivity
disorder.
2. Children are naturally active, energetic, and spontaneous.
, 3. Neurotransmitter levels vary considerably in accordance with age.
4. The diagnosis of bipolar disorder cannot be assigned prior to the age of 18 years.
5. Genetic predisposition is not a reliable diagnostic determinant
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The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic
episode. Which should be the first priority of the listed client outcomes?
1. Maintains nutritional status
2. Interacts appropriately with peers
3. Remains free from injury
4. Sleeps 6 to 8 hours per night
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3. remains free from injury
Which of the following instructions regarding lithium therapy should be included in
the nurse's discharge teaching? Select all that apply.
1. Avoid excessive use of beverages containing caffeine.
2. Maintain a consistent sodium intake.
3. Consume at least 2500 to 3000 mL of fluid per day.
4. Restrict potassium-containing foods.
5. Take medication on an empty stomach
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suicidal thoughts and behaviors?
1. Antipsychotics
2. Antiepileptics
3. Mood stabilizers
4. Anxiolytics
Give this one a try later!
2. antiepileptics
Which of the following explanations should the nurse include when teaching parents
why it is difficult to diagnose a child or adolescent exhibiting symptoms of bipolar
disorder? Select all that apply.
1. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are similar to those of attention deficit-hyperactivity
disorder.
2. Children are naturally active, energetic, and spontaneous.
, 3. Neurotransmitter levels vary considerably in accordance with age.
4. The diagnosis of bipolar disorder cannot be assigned prior to the age of 18 years.
5. Genetic predisposition is not a reliable diagnostic determinant
Give this one a try later!
1,2
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic
episode. Which should be the first priority of the listed client outcomes?
1. Maintains nutritional status
2. Interacts appropriately with peers
3. Remains free from injury
4. Sleeps 6 to 8 hours per night
Give this one a try later!
3. remains free from injury
Which of the following instructions regarding lithium therapy should be included in
the nurse's discharge teaching? Select all that apply.
1. Avoid excessive use of beverages containing caffeine.
2. Maintain a consistent sodium intake.
3. Consume at least 2500 to 3000 mL of fluid per day.
4. Restrict potassium-containing foods.
5. Take medication on an empty stomach
Give this one a try later!
1,2,3
