Bipolar disorder Test Questions and Answers Rated A
The onset of bipolar II is typically around what monitor you."
age? - ANSWER -b. 25 (The onset of
bipolar II is typically in the mid-20s.)
Which medication should the nurse anticipate will
be ordered for a manic patient who is highly
Which is a characteristic of bipolar II? - agitated? - ANSWER -a. Clonazepam
ANSWER -d. Excessive involvement in
pleasurable activities
An ICU nurse has just been assigned to a patient
transferred for treatment of lithium toxicity. Which
Which are characteristics of hypomania treatments should the nurse expect to be ordered
associated with bipolar I? - ANSWER -a. for this patient? - ANSWER -a. Gastric
Impulsivity lavage
b. Distractibility b. Mannitol
c. Risky behavior d. Urea
e. Aminophylline
Which are thought to be the causes of bipolar
disorder? - ANSWER -a. Genetics
A patient has just been put into seclusion. Which
b. Hypothyroidism information should the nurse include in her
documentation of the event? - ANSWER -a.
d. Neurotransmitter disorders Type of behavior exhibited by the patient
c. Time patient entered seclusion
The hospital unit's psychiatrist has ordered a
mood stabilizer and antipsychotic for a patient e. Less restrictive interventions used first
with bipolar disorder. The nurse is now
administering medications and recognizes the
patient has not been educated on the newly A patient presents to a psychiatric outpatient
ordered medications. Which would be the office and reports a history of bipolar disorder
appropriate education to provide this patient? - and epilepsy. Which medication would present a
ANSWER -b. "Valproate will help to control high risk for treatment for this patient? -
your mood while risperidone will help your mind ANSWER -a. Lithium
to think clearly."
A patient has been exhibiting significant and
A patient has just been started on lithium. The worsening mania. He has developed paranoia
patient reports to the nurse that she has been that has advanced to the point that the patient is
experiencing increased urination, nausea, and a not eating because he believes food is poison.
slight tremor. How should the nurse respond to The treatment team wants to choose a treatment
the patient? - ANSWER -a. "Those are that will act quickly. What would be an
typical side effects of lithium. We will continue to appropriate option considering the patient's
state? - ANSWER -c. Electroconvulsive
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The onset of bipolar II is typically around what monitor you."
age? - ANSWER -b. 25 (The onset of
bipolar II is typically in the mid-20s.)
Which medication should the nurse anticipate will
be ordered for a manic patient who is highly
Which is a characteristic of bipolar II? - agitated? - ANSWER -a. Clonazepam
ANSWER -d. Excessive involvement in
pleasurable activities
An ICU nurse has just been assigned to a patient
transferred for treatment of lithium toxicity. Which
Which are characteristics of hypomania treatments should the nurse expect to be ordered
associated with bipolar I? - ANSWER -a. for this patient? - ANSWER -a. Gastric
Impulsivity lavage
b. Distractibility b. Mannitol
c. Risky behavior d. Urea
e. Aminophylline
Which are thought to be the causes of bipolar
disorder? - ANSWER -a. Genetics
A patient has just been put into seclusion. Which
b. Hypothyroidism information should the nurse include in her
documentation of the event? - ANSWER -a.
d. Neurotransmitter disorders Type of behavior exhibited by the patient
c. Time patient entered seclusion
The hospital unit's psychiatrist has ordered a
mood stabilizer and antipsychotic for a patient e. Less restrictive interventions used first
with bipolar disorder. The nurse is now
administering medications and recognizes the
patient has not been educated on the newly A patient presents to a psychiatric outpatient
ordered medications. Which would be the office and reports a history of bipolar disorder
appropriate education to provide this patient? - and epilepsy. Which medication would present a
ANSWER -b. "Valproate will help to control high risk for treatment for this patient? -
your mood while risperidone will help your mind ANSWER -a. Lithium
to think clearly."
A patient has been exhibiting significant and
A patient has just been started on lithium. The worsening mania. He has developed paranoia
patient reports to the nurse that she has been that has advanced to the point that the patient is
experiencing increased urination, nausea, and a not eating because he believes food is poison.
slight tremor. How should the nurse respond to The treatment team wants to choose a treatment
the patient? - ANSWER -a. "Those are that will act quickly. What would be an
typical side effects of lithium. We will continue to appropriate option considering the patient's
state? - ANSWER -c. Electroconvulsive
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