NURS 222 Week 3 Practice Questions and Correct Answers

Define bipolar disorder A mood disorder in which the patient swings between emotional extremes, experiencing both manic and depressive episodes. Some bipolar clients are unable to maintain what aspects of regular life? Full occupational and socializing functioning Bipolar clients can exhibit what type of behavior during mania? Psychotic, paranoid, and or bizarre behavior When does bipolar disorder usually emerge? late adolescence and early adulthood Can bipolar disorder be diagnosed in children? Yes, however symptoms mimic ADHD and it is more difficult to assess/diagnose What percentage of the population will ever have bipolar 1 or 2 disorder? Nearly 4% Define bipolar disorder 1 Most severe, marked by shifts in mood, energy, and ability to function. Many individuals experience chronic interpersonal or occupational difficulties even during remission, the mortality rate is also more severe Among adults what disorder is often undiagnosed and is often mistaken for major depression or personality disorders? Bipolar 2 disorder What do patients with bipolar 1 disorder initially experience during a manic episode? They are the happiest, most excited, optimistic people, they don't sleep sleep or eat and are in perpetual motion What risks are associated with bipolar 1 disorders manic phases? They take horrific chances and engage in hazardous activities because they feel so powerful and important As the mania intensifies in a person with bipolar 1 disorder what might happen with the patient? They may become psychotic, and experience hallucinations, delusions, and dramatically disturbed thoughts Depression and the agitated state of mania combined can lead to what dangerous outcomes? Violence and attempted suicide