NUR 384 Exam 3 Study Guide Solutions
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - Ans:-A type of psychotherapy that helps a person recognize
distorted/negative thinking with the goal of changing thought and behaviors to respond to changes in a
more positive manner.
Depressive episode - Ans:-An episode ...
Grandiose delusions - Ans:✔✔-A symptom associated with bipolar disorders of feeling unusually
important, talented, or powerful.
Hypomanic episode - Ans:✔✔-Episodes similar to symptoms of a manic episode, but they are less severe
and do not cause significant impairment in social or occupational functioning or require hospitalization.
Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) - Ans:✔✔-Psychotherapy that emphasizes the
importance of establishing stable daily routines such as sleeping, waking up, working, and eating meals.
Manic episode - Ans:✔✔-A persistently elevated or irritable mood with abnormally increased energy
lasting at least one week. The mood disturbance is severe and causes marked impairment in social or
occupational function. Severe episodes often require hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others.
Psychotherapy - Ans:✔✔-A variety of treatment techniques that help an individual identify and change
troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Rapid cycling - Ans:✔✔-At least four mood episodes associated with bipolar disorder occurring in a 12-
month period.
Acetylcholine - Ans:✔✔-A neurotransmitter that stimulates nicotinic and muscarinic receptors in the
parasympathetic nervous system.
Adrenergic agonists - Ans:✔✔-Substances that stimulate SNS receptors and cause effects similar to
epinephrine and norepinephrine.
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