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Bipolar Disorder Case Study: Exams of Nursing
When is bipolar often diagnosed ? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ During late adolescence
What is a risk factor for developing Bipolar disorder? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Genetics
What are symptoms of mania? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
agitated, emotional state
emotion: euphoria, irritability
cognition: optimism, poor judgement, grandiosity (think
they're greater than they are), wild ideas, poor insight
into condition
behavior: hyperactivity, insomnia, talkativeness,
recklessness, pressured speech, silly behavior
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How can depressive disorders affect day to day tasks? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Loss of energy, loss of interest, &
suicidal intention
What is cyclothymic disorder? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
dysthymia and hypomania; milder form of bipolar
disorder lasting at least 2 years
What is bipolar disorder II? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
You've had at least one major depressive episode and
at least one hypomanic episode, but you've never had a
manic episode.
What is bipolar disorder I ? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
You've had at least one manic episode that may be
preceded or followed by hypomanic or major
depressive episodes. In some cases, mania may trigger
a break from reality (psychosis)
How can you determine if someone has bipolar
diagnosis? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Physical exam,
psychiatric assessment, & mood charting
What is a way to treat bipolar disorder ? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ psychotherapy
Bipolar Disorder Case Study: Exams of Nursing
When is bipolar often diagnosed ? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ During late adolescence
What is a risk factor for developing Bipolar disorder? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Genetics
What are symptoms of mania? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
agitated, emotional state
emotion: euphoria, irritability
cognition: optimism, poor judgement, grandiosity (think
they're greater than they are), wild ideas, poor insight
into condition
behavior: hyperactivity, insomnia, talkativeness,
recklessness, pressured speech, silly behavior
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How can depressive disorders affect day to day tasks? -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Loss of energy, loss of interest, &
suicidal intention
What is cyclothymic disorder? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
dysthymia and hypomania; milder form of bipolar
disorder lasting at least 2 years
What is bipolar disorder II? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
You've had at least one major depressive episode and
at least one hypomanic episode, but you've never had a
manic episode.
What is bipolar disorder I ? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
You've had at least one manic episode that may be
preceded or followed by hypomanic or major
depressive episodes. In some cases, mania may trigger
a break from reality (psychosis)
How can you determine if someone has bipolar
diagnosis? - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Physical exam,
psychiatric assessment, & mood charting
What is a way to treat bipolar disorder ? - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ psychotherapy
