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bipolar

pn 141 final

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what is it severe mood swings of extreme hyperactivity to depression (both poles of mood)
aka manic depressive
dx pt with it has experienced at least one manic and on depressive episode or one mixed mood
are the episodes of depression the same as depression yes
how is cyclic the pt swings back and forth
what is the manic episode like extreme high, altered thoughts, inflated self esteem, decreased need for sleep, more talkative, distractable, excessive involvment in pleasurable acvitivities
risk factors family, following a strssor, hormonses,
the person alternates between what two feelings elation and irritability
onset early 20s
who gets it more men or wm wm
tx priority safety of pt, and treating disorder
meds: what are the ones used antispuchotic meds
meds: action not well undersodd
meds: names haldol, (lithium)lithobid, abilify, seprexa, seroquel, risperdal
meds: Haldo- what is action increases the turnover of dopamine
meds: lithium- action increase norepineph. and serotonin senstivity and causes antimanic behavior
meds: what is therapeutic range of lithium 05.-1.5
meds: lithium- what other med increases the risk for toxicity NSAIDS
meds: lithium- side effects fine hand tremor, wt gain,. GI discomfort, mental dullness, (tox side effects N/V, diarrhea, coarse ahnd tremor, slurred speech, coma, seizures, death)
meds: lithium- is it for manic or depression manic
meds: why is compliance an issue b/c when pt is in high they think that they do not need meds
Created by: jmkettel
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