The onset of bipolar II is typically around what age?
Ans: b. 25 (The onset of bipolar II is typically in the mid-20s.)
Quiz Which is a characteristic of bipolar II?
Ans: d. Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities
Quiz Which are characteristics of hypomania associated with bipolar I?
Ans: a. Impulsivity
b. Distractibility
c. Risky behavior
Quiz Which are thought to be the causes of bipolar disorder?
, Ans: a. Genetics
b. Hypothyroidism
d. Neurotransmitter disorders
Quiz The hospital unit's psychiatrist has ordered a mood stabilizer and antipsychotic for a
patient with bipolar disorder. The nurse is now administering medications and recognizes the
patient has not been educated on the newly ordered medications. Which would be the
appropriate education to provide this patient?
Ans: b. "Valproate will help to control your mood while risperidone will help your mind to think
clearly."
Quiz A patient has just been started on lithium. The patient reports to the nurse that she has
been experiencing increased urination, nausea, and a slight tremor. How should the nurse
respond to the patient?
Ans: a. "Those are typical side effects of lithium. We will continue to monitor you."
Quiz Which medication should the nurse anticipate will be ordered for a manic patient who is
highly agitated?
Ans: a. Clonazepam
Ans: b. 25 (The onset of bipolar II is typically in the mid-20s.)
Quiz Which is a characteristic of bipolar II?
Ans: d. Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities
Quiz Which are characteristics of hypomania associated with bipolar I?
Ans: a. Impulsivity
b. Distractibility
c. Risky behavior
Quiz Which are thought to be the causes of bipolar disorder?
, Ans: a. Genetics
b. Hypothyroidism
d. Neurotransmitter disorders
Quiz The hospital unit's psychiatrist has ordered a mood stabilizer and antipsychotic for a
patient with bipolar disorder. The nurse is now administering medications and recognizes the
patient has not been educated on the newly ordered medications. Which would be the
appropriate education to provide this patient?
Ans: b. "Valproate will help to control your mood while risperidone will help your mind to think
clearly."
Quiz A patient has just been started on lithium. The patient reports to the nurse that she has
been experiencing increased urination, nausea, and a slight tremor. How should the nurse
respond to the patient?
Ans: a. "Those are typical side effects of lithium. We will continue to monitor you."
Quiz Which medication should the nurse anticipate will be ordered for a manic patient who is
highly agitated?
Ans: a. Clonazepam
