SSRI’s

A client with a history of bipolar disorder has been brought in to the hospital because the client was running through a neighborhood without any clothes on. Which of the following is evidence that the client is voluntarily willing to be admitted to the hospital? Select all that apply.

A client is undergoing a clinical interview as part of diagnostic testing for bipolar disorder. Which best describes why a clinical interview would be conducted?

A client who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder is seeking treatment during the manic phase of illness. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of this mental state, the nurse understands that which of the following is likely during this phase?

A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder. The client has been taking antidepressants for depression but is most recently in a manic state and for the past three days has not been sleeping or eating. Which of the following questions from the nurse is correct in this assessment?

A 44-year-old client is being seen for symptoms of bipolar disorder. After talking with the client, the provider has determined that the client should start taking medication. The client says to the nurse, “How do you know for sure? Isn’t there a lab test that will tell you if I have this condition?” Which response from the nurse is accurate?

A client is undergoing behavioral therapy through counseling for manic behaviors exhibited during episodes of bipolar disorder. Which best describes how cognitive-behavioral therapy is used as treatment for a client with bipolar disorder?

A public health nurse is caring for a client in a psychiatric facility who has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Which best demonstrates that the nurse is acting as a liaison to coordinate this client’s plan of care?

A client with bipolar disorder is seeking treatment for co-occurring substance abuse disorder. During the initial assessment and treatment process, the nurse notes the development of countertransference. Which best describes an example of this response?

A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who is frequently manic. What describes the most appropriate psychotherapy for a client with this condition? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, type I. Which best describes the difference between bipolar type I and type II?

A client is undergoing behavioral therapy through counseling for manic behaviors exhibited during episodes of bipolar disorder. Which best describes how cognitive-behavioral therapy is used as treatment for a client with bipolar disorder?

Which of the following medications would be classified as an antipsychotic medication?

A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who is frequently manic. What describes the most appropriate psychotherapy for a client with this condition? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder. The client has been taking antidepressants for depression but is most recently in a manic state and for the past three days has not been sleeping or eating. Which of the following questions from the nurse is correct in this assessment?

A client who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder is seeking treatment during the manic phase of illness. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of this mental state, the nurse understands that which of the following is likely during this phase?

A client is undergoing a clinical interview as part of diagnostic testing for bipolar disorder. Which best describes why a clinical interview would be conducted?

A client has been newly diagnosed with acute bipolar depression. What medications does the nurse plan to administer? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder. The client has been taking antidepressants for depression but is most recently in a manic state and for the past three days has not been sleeping or eating. Which of the following questions from the nurse is correct in this assessment?

A client with bipolar disorder is being seen in the mental health clinic. The client has had difficulty sleeping and appears agitated. He is talking excessively and jumps from one topic of conversation to the next. Which of the following nursing interventions are most appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

A client with bipolar disorder has been prescribed carbamazepine. Which lab value should the nurse anticipate monitoring?

A client with a history of bipolar disorder has been brought in to the hospital because the client was running through a neighborhood without any clothes on. Which of the following is evidence that the client is voluntarily willing to be admitted to the hospital? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who is frequently manic. What describes the most appropriate psychotherapy for a client with this condition? Select all that apply.

A 44-year-old client is being seen for symptoms of bipolar disorder. After talking with the client, the provider has determined that the client should start taking medication. The client says to the nurse, “How do you know for sure? Isn’t there a lab test that will tell you if I have this condition?” Which response from the nurse is accurate?

A client who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder is seeking treatment during the manic phase of illness. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of this mental state, the nurse understands that which of the following is likely during this phase?