MH Quiz 6
The first priority outcome when planning care for client diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder:
Manic Episode. - Answer Remains free from injury
The medications that would be prescribed as a mood stabilizer for Bipolar Disorders. -
Answer Valproic acid (Depakote) if patient refuses lithium
The rationale to why a client would be taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) and
olanzapine (Zyprexa) together. - Answer Zyprexa calms hyperactivity until the Eskalith
takes effect
The best nursing reply if a patient is taking lithium and ask is it normal that I gained 12
lbs. in 1month. - Answer Weight gain is a common but troubling side effect
What is interpreted if a patient presents in the Emergency Department with severe
diarrhea, blurred vision, tinnitus and a history of taking lithium carbonate for 1 year. -
Answer lithium carbonate toxicity
The tool used to differentiate occasional spontaneous behaviors of children from
behaviors associated with bipolar disorder. - Answer "FIND" tool
The best nursing intervention that should be implemented to achieve the outcome of
"Client will gain 2lbs by the end of a week." that is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. -
Answer provide client with a high-calorie finger foods throughout the day
The symptoms and therapeutic levels for lithium and Lithium Toxicity. Know the
expected therapeutic level if a patient presents in ED with blurred vision, tinnitus and
severe diarrhea that is taking lithium. - Answer indicate lithium toxicity
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The expected statements made by a patient diagnosed with grandiose delusions that is
experiencing mania. - Answer I'm the world's most perceptive attorney
The dietary teaching needed with a patient taking lithium carbonate as a treatment. -
Answer Maintain normal salt intake
What nursing assessment symptom would be expected that is related to altered thought
if a patient is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. - Answer Flights of ideas
The differentiation between a client diagnosed with a social phobia and schizoid
personality disorder (SPD). - Answer Clients diagnosed with social phobia avoid
interactions only in social settings, whereas clients diagnosed with SPD avoid
interactions in all areas of life.
The differentiation between a patient diagnosed with a panic disorder and generalized
anxiety disorder. (GAD). - Answer Depersonalization is commonly seen in panic
disorder and absent in GAD.
The first priority outcome when planning care for client diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder:
Manic Episode. - Answer Remains free from injury
The medications that would be prescribed as a mood stabilizer for Bipolar Disorders. -
Answer Valproic acid (Depakote) if patient refuses lithium
The rationale to why a client would be taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) and
olanzapine (Zyprexa) together. - Answer Zyprexa calms hyperactivity until the Eskalith
takes effect
The best nursing reply if a patient is taking lithium and ask is it normal that I gained 12
lbs. in 1month. - Answer Weight gain is a common but troubling side effect
What is interpreted if a patient presents in the Emergency Department with severe
diarrhea, blurred vision, tinnitus and a history of taking lithium carbonate for 1 year. -
Answer lithium carbonate toxicity
The tool used to differentiate occasional spontaneous behaviors of children from
behaviors associated with bipolar disorder. - Answer "FIND" tool
The best nursing intervention that should be implemented to achieve the outcome of
"Client will gain 2lbs by the end of a week." that is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. -
Answer provide client with a high-calorie finger foods throughout the day
The symptoms and therapeutic levels for lithium and Lithium Toxicity. Know the
expected therapeutic level if a patient presents in ED with blurred vision, tinnitus and
severe diarrhea that is taking lithium. - Answer indicate lithium toxicity
0.6-1.2
The expected statements made by a patient diagnosed with grandiose delusions that is
experiencing mania. - Answer I'm the world's most perceptive attorney
The dietary teaching needed with a patient taking lithium carbonate as a treatment. -
Answer Maintain normal salt intake
What nursing assessment symptom would be expected that is related to altered thought
if a patient is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. - Answer Flights of ideas
The differentiation between a client diagnosed with a social phobia and schizoid
personality disorder (SPD). - Answer Clients diagnosed with social phobia avoid
interactions only in social settings, whereas clients diagnosed with SPD avoid
interactions in all areas of life.
The differentiation between a patient diagnosed with a panic disorder and generalized
anxiety disorder. (GAD). - Answer Depersonalization is commonly seen in panic
disorder and absent in GAD.
