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Why are pts w/ bipolar disorder often misdiagnosed? - Answer-They only seek tx when they have depressive symptoms Pts w/ bipolar disorder, and their relatives, are at higher risk for what? - Answer-Substance use disorders What percentage of pts get misdiagnosed? - Answer-69% - they usually get diagnosed w/ MDD Bipolar disorder is most common in persons under what age? - Answer-Under 25 Mean age at symptom onset for Bipolar I - Answer-18 yrs Mean age at symptom onset for Bipolar II...

What is the most common psychiatric disorder in the U.S? - correct answer Anxiety What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for a diagnosis of general anxiety disorder? - correct answer excessive anxiety and worry of variety of things for at least 6 months What are the DSM-5 symptom criteria for a major depressive disorder? - correct answer Five or more symptoms including at least one depressed mood or loss of interest present in the same two weeks and present nearly every day differential di...

What is Bipolar Disorder? correct answers A disorder of mood consisting of episodes of depression and mania (or hypomania) a.k.a. Manic-Depression What is a Manic Episode? correct answers A period of elevated, euphoric or irritable mood lasting at least one week 3 (or 4, if mood is irritable) symptoms characterized by accelerated cognitive and behavioral activity which occur simultaneously with the mood change.(DIGFAST) Must cause severe impairment D.I.G.F.A.S.T. correct answers w...

NURS 663 Test 1 Questions & Answers DIGFAST - ANSWER Bipolar disorder acronym D- distractibility I-impulsivity G-grandiosity F-flight of ideas A-activity, hyperactive S- sleep; requiring less T- talkativeness BPD type 1 timing - ANSWER mania lasts at least 1 week rapid cycling definition - ANSWER at least 4 cycles per year with 8 weeks of well periods BPD 2 definition - ANSWER current or past hypomanic episode AND current or past major depressive episode cyclothymia definition - ...

LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava?ANS== Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) What is the normal range for TSH?ANS== 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in HyperthyroidismANS== Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism?ANS== Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?ANS== Heat intolerance Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability Tachycardia Mood swings...

PMHNP Exam 341 Questions with Verified Answers What is dissemination? - CORRECT ANSWER Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Moderate cognitive impairment What is Tegretol in the CYP450 system? - CORRECT ANSWER Inducer -->will lower dose of Lamictal and BCP's W...

What should the nurse teach the client about taking antipsychotic mediation along with beta-blockers? Correct Answer Together they may make your heart beat in an abnormal rhythm or lower you BP too much. 1. Divalproex sodium (Depakote) education. Correct Answer a. Use: anticonvulsant b. Check liver enzymes c. Take med with meals to avoid GI upset d. Don't crush or chew it e. Drink plenty of fluids afterwards What should a nurse ask when a patient states he/she is going to commit suici...

NURS 663 Test 1 (2023/2024) Already Passed DIGFAST Bipolar disorder acronym D- distractibility I-impulsivity G-grandiosity F-flight of ideas A-activity, hyperactive S- sleep; requiring less T- talkativeness BPD type 1 timing mania lasts at least 1 week rapid cycling definition at least 4 cycles per year with 8 weeks of well periods BPD 2 definition current or past hypomanic episode AND current or past major depressive episode cyclothymia definition episodes of weeks to months of being happy ...

Tolerance - ANS A progressive decrease in a person's responsiveness to a drug. Kindling - ANS The tendency of some region of the brain to react to repeated low-level bioelectrical stimulation by progressively boosting synaptic discharges, thereby lowering seizure thresholds Haldol is _____ potency, so requires ______ dose - ANS high, low Chlorpromazine is _____ potency, so requires ______ dose - ANS low, high Which neurobiological deficits are...

What is Bipolar Disorder? correct answers A disorder of mood consisting of episodes of depression and mania (or hypomania) a.k.a. Manic-Depression What is a Manic Episode? correct answers A period of elevated, euphoric or irritable mood lasting at least one week 3 (or 4, if mood is irritable) symptoms characterized by accelerated cognitive and behavioral activity which occur simultaneously with the mood change.(DIGFAST) Must cause severe impairment D.I.G.F.A.S.T. correct answers w...