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Subject: Psychiatric Nursing

Time: 45 Minutes

1. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of bipolar disorder?

a. Mania

b. Hypomania

c. Depression

d. Anxiety

2. Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of manic episodes in bipolar disorder?

a. Irritability

b. Fatigue

c. Sadness

d. Euphoria

3. Which of the following is an important factor to consider when assessing for bipolar disorder?

a. Age

b. Gender

c. Race

d. Family history

4. Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing bipolar I disorder?

a. Presence of at least one episode of hypomania

b. Presence of at least one episode of mania

c. Presence of at least one episode of major depression

d. Presence of at least one episode of anxiety

5. Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing bipolar II disorder?

a. Presence of at least one episode of hypomania

b. Presence of at least one episode of mania

c. Presence of at least one episode of major depression

d. Presence of at least one episode of anxiety

6. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder?

a. Antipsychotics

b. Antidepressants

c. Benzodiazepines

d. Stimulants

7. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat bipolar depression?

a. Antipsychotics

b. Antidepressants

c. Benzodiazepines

d. Stimulants

8. Which of the following is a potential side effect of lithium, a mood stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

a. Insomnia

b. Hypertension

c. Weight gain

d. Constipation

9. Which of the following is a potential side effect of valproate, a mood stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

a. Liver toxicity

b. Hypothyroidism

c. Pancreatitis

d. Hypertension

10. Which of the following is a potential side effect of carbamazepine, a mood stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

a. Nausea

b. Headache

c. Rash

d. All of the above

11. Which of the following is a potential side effect of lamotrigine, a mood stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

a. Dizziness

b. Hair loss

c. Nausea

d. All of the above

12. Which of the following is a potential side effect of atypical antipsychotics, commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

a. Extrapyramidal symptoms

b. Tardive dyskinesia

c. Metabolic syndrome

d. All of the above

13. Which of the following is a potential side effect of typical antipsychotics, commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

a. Weight gain

b. Insomnia

c. Parkinsonism

d. All of the above

14. Which of the following is a potential side effect of benzodiazepines, commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

a. Respiratory depression

b. Hypotension

c. Sedation

d. All of the above

15. Which of the following is a potential side effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a treatment option for bipolar disorder?

a. Memory loss

b. Hypertension

c. Weight gain

d. Insomnia

16. Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated bipolar disorder?

a. Substance abuse

b. Suicidal ideation

c. Aggression

d. All of the above

17. Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing bipolar disorder?

a. Low socioeconomic status

b. High educational attainment

c. Female gender

d. All of the above

18. Which of the following is a potential comorbid condition with bipolar disorder?

a. Anxiety disorders

b. Personality disorders

c. Eating disorders

d. All of the above

19. Which of the following is a potential strategy for managing bipolar disorder in the long-term?

a. Medication adherence

b. Psychotherapy

c. Lifestyle modifications

d. All of the above

20. Which of the following is a potential complication of lithium toxicity?

a. Renal failure

b. Cardiac arrest

c. Seizures

d. All of the above

21. Which of the following is a potential complication of valproate toxicity?

a. Renal failure

b. Hepatic failure

c. Respiratory depression

d. All of the above

22. Which of the following is a potential complication of carbamazepine toxicity?

a.Cardiac arrhythmias

b. Respiratory depression

c. Renal failure

d. All of the above

23. Which of the following is a potential complication of lamotrigine toxicity?

a. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

b. Hypertension

c. Gastrointestinal bleeding

d. All of the above

24. Which of the following is a potential complication of atypical antipsychotic use in bipolar disorder?

a. Diabetes mellitus

b. Hypertension

c. Cardiovascular disease

d. All of the above

25. Which of the following is a potential complication of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in bipolar disorder?

a. Headaches

b. Seizures

c. Cardiac arrhythmias

d. All of the above

26. Which of the following is a potential risk factor for non-adherence to medication in bipolar disorder?

a. High income

b. Lack of social support

c. Male gender

d. None of the above

27. Which of the following is a potential barrier to accessing treatment for bipolar disorder?

a. Stigma

b. Lack of insurance

c. Inadequate transportation

d. All of the above

28. Which of the following is a potential predictor of poor treatment response in bipolar disorder?

a. Young age at onset

b. Family history of bipolar disorder

c. Comorbid substance abuse

d. All of the above

29. Which of the following is a potential treatment option for bipolar disorder during pregnancy?

a. Lithium

b. Valproate

c. Carbamazepine

d. None of the above

30. Which of the following is a potential treatment option for bipolar disorder in children?

a. Lithium

b. Atypical antipsychotics

c. Antidepressants

d. None of the above

Answers:

1. d
2. d
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. a
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. d
11. d
12. c
13. c
14. d
15. a
16. d
17. a
18. d
19. d
20. d
21. b
22. d
23. a
24. d
25. d
26. b
27. d
28. c
29. d
30. b