NR 547 Bipolar Disorder (40 questions and answers).
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mental illness that causes extreme shifts in emotions, mood, and energy levels.
Bipolar Disorder
Although bipolar disorder can be diagnosed at any age, it is most frequently diagnosed in late ______________ or early ___________ and is considered a lifelong condition.
adolescence or early 20s...
NR 547 Bipolar
Disorder (40 questions
and answers)
mental illness that causes extreme shifts in emotions, mood, and energy
levels.
Bipolar Disorder
Although bipolar disorder can be diagnosed at any age, it is most
frequently diagnosed in late ______________ or early ___________ and is
considered a lifelong condition.
adolescence or early 20s
Diagnosing bipolar disorder can pose a challenge. Clients often present in
the _______________ state of the illness and not the manic state which could
cause a problem if the clinician RX a SSRI to a pt with bipolar disorder. Rx
a SSRI to bipolar pts could cause pt to be manic
depressive
What environmental factors can trigger the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Careful attention is required to minimize the effects of triggers as seen
below.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) can trigger manic episode
Stimulant drugs can be legal or illegal.
Changes in circadian rhythm (could be due to shift work or change in time
zones).
Life stressors
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) can trigger a manic
episode in __________ disorder
Bipolar Disorder
The diagnosis of bipolar I disorder requires at least one episode of
____________ or _________________.
at least one episode of mania for at least one week
or any duration if hospitalization is required for symptoms).
Hypomanic episodes may also occur with bipolar I.
, MDD episodes are common in bipolar I; however, they are not
required criteria for diagnosis.
True
bipolar 1 disorder is known as a _______________ disorder
Manic- Depressive Disorder
How many manic episodes is required for a diagnosis of bipolar 1.
At least 1 one lifetime Manic episode is required for the diagnosis of
bipolar I
State the criteria needed for the diagnosis of bipolar I
Bipolar I needs
1 one manic or hypomanic episode &
1 major depressive episode
What are the signs/symptoms of Manic/ Hypomania
elevated, expansive or irritable mood
increased goal directed activity or energy
last at least 1 week & presents most of the day nearly every day or
any duration if hospitalized
During the period of mood disturbance & increased energy/ activity
in bipolar I disorder, three 3 or more of the following symptoms Manic
Symptoms (4 if only irritable) are present to a significant degree &
represent a noticeable change from usual behavior
Inflated self esteem/ Grandiosity
Decreased need for sleep. Feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep
More talkative than usual
Flight of ideas, racing thoughts
Easily Distracted
Increased goal directed activity (work, school, sex)
Psychomotor activity
Impulsiveness & Risky behavior (risky sex, spending sprees, foolish
business investments
In Bipolar I the manic mood disturbance is severe enough to cause marked
impairment in
social or occupational functioning
requires hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others &
Psychotic features are present
impairment in social or occupational functioning
requires hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others &
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