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PASS
What is some patient teaching for mood stabilizers? - ANSWER - patient should
continue taking the mood stabilizer even if their symptoms are relieved
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What are five medications that would be prescribed for bipolar disorder? -
ANSWER lithium carbonate, valproic acid, carbamazepine, lamotrigine, topiramate
What symptoms/behaviors that are associated with mania? - ANSWER excessive
spending, risk taking, increased sexual activity, reduced need for sleep, verbosity
What symptoms are associated with HYPOmania? - ANSWER less sleep, more verbal,
increased sexual activity, may still be able to work and function in social situations
What is the therapeutic range for valproic acid? - ANSWER 50-120 mcg/mL
What are some predisposing factors for bipolar disorder? - ANSWER genetic,
biochemical imbalances, substance side effects, childhood trauma, high socioeconomic
status
What biochemicals imbalances are associated with bipolar disorder? - ANSWER excess
norepinephrine, excess dopamine, and low serotonin
What are the phases of the nurse patient relationship? - ANSWER Pre-orientation,
orientation, working, termination
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, What is the first phase of the nurse patient relationship? what occurs in this phase? -
ANSWER - pre-orientation
- the nurse gains information about the patient and assesses their own thoughts and feelings
about working with this patient
A nurse receives admission paperwork about a patient who she will be charged with taking
care of. The patent is being admitted with broken ribs after getting in car accident due to
being intoxicated. The nurse assesses her thoughts and feelings about drunk driving. What
phase is this? - ANSWER pre-orientation phase
What is the second phase of the nurse patient relationship? what occurs in this phase? -
ANSWER - orientation
- The nurse speaks to or meets the patient for the first time. The nurse works to build
rapport with the patient.
- A verbal contract is set for participation and expectations.
A nurse goes into the room of a patient who is in the fetal position on their bed and tearful.
The nurse introduces herself and asks the patient what name they like to be called. The
nurse offers to get the patient a drink and a warm blanket. What phase is this? -
ANSWER orientation phase
The nurse and patient have introduced themselves to each other. The nurse states "in order
for you to get the most out of this experience, you will need to be respectful of our rules,
and be willing to be an active participant in your care" What phase is this? -
ANSWER orientation phase
A patient states "I have nothing to live for. Nothing will ever get better." What are they
feeling? what are they at risk for? - ANSWER Hopelessness; high risk for suicide
What is the third phase of the nurse patient relationship? What occurs in this phase? -
ANSWER - working phase
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PASS
What is some patient teaching for mood stabilizers? - ANSWER - patient should
continue taking the mood stabilizer even if their symptoms are relieved
-
What are five medications that would be prescribed for bipolar disorder? -
ANSWER lithium carbonate, valproic acid, carbamazepine, lamotrigine, topiramate
What symptoms/behaviors that are associated with mania? - ANSWER excessive
spending, risk taking, increased sexual activity, reduced need for sleep, verbosity
What symptoms are associated with HYPOmania? - ANSWER less sleep, more verbal,
increased sexual activity, may still be able to work and function in social situations
What is the therapeutic range for valproic acid? - ANSWER 50-120 mcg/mL
What are some predisposing factors for bipolar disorder? - ANSWER genetic,
biochemical imbalances, substance side effects, childhood trauma, high socioeconomic
status
What biochemicals imbalances are associated with bipolar disorder? - ANSWER excess
norepinephrine, excess dopamine, and low serotonin
What are the phases of the nurse patient relationship? - ANSWER Pre-orientation,
orientation, working, termination
1
, What is the first phase of the nurse patient relationship? what occurs in this phase? -
ANSWER - pre-orientation
- the nurse gains information about the patient and assesses their own thoughts and feelings
about working with this patient
A nurse receives admission paperwork about a patient who she will be charged with taking
care of. The patent is being admitted with broken ribs after getting in car accident due to
being intoxicated. The nurse assesses her thoughts and feelings about drunk driving. What
phase is this? - ANSWER pre-orientation phase
What is the second phase of the nurse patient relationship? what occurs in this phase? -
ANSWER - orientation
- The nurse speaks to or meets the patient for the first time. The nurse works to build
rapport with the patient.
- A verbal contract is set for participation and expectations.
A nurse goes into the room of a patient who is in the fetal position on their bed and tearful.
The nurse introduces herself and asks the patient what name they like to be called. The
nurse offers to get the patient a drink and a warm blanket. What phase is this? -
ANSWER orientation phase
The nurse and patient have introduced themselves to each other. The nurse states "in order
for you to get the most out of this experience, you will need to be respectful of our rules,
and be willing to be an active participant in your care" What phase is this? -
ANSWER orientation phase
A patient states "I have nothing to live for. Nothing will ever get better." What are they
feeling? what are they at risk for? - ANSWER Hopelessness; high risk for suicide
What is the third phase of the nurse patient relationship? What occurs in this phase? -
ANSWER - working phase
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