Questions and Answers
Which of the following is most likely to be observed in a patient experiencing a manic episode?
Grandiosity
Which pharmacological treatment is specifically noted for use in severe uncontrolled manic episodes?
Haloperidol (1st gen)
What nursing intervention is critical for a patient with mania to prevent dehydration and malnutrition?
Providing finger foods
Which of the following behaviors is typically NOT associated with mania?
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Why is setting limits with behavior an important aspect of treating manic patients?
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Study Notes
Manic Episode Treatment
- Prioritize patient safety
- Establish clear boundaries and set limits with behavior
- Provide finger foods to manage nutrition and prevent malnutrition
- Encourage physical activity to reduce restlessness
Nursing Role
- Not specified
Pharmacological Interventions
- Administer Antipsychotic medication (A.O.L) to manage symptoms
- Use Lithium to stabilize mood and prevent relapse
- Consider Valproic acid as an alternative mood stabilizer
- Utilize Haloperidol (1st generation antipsychotic) for severe, uncontrolled manic episodes
Characteristics of High Mood
- Experience restlessness and increased energy
- Display rapid, pressured speech with flight of ideas and talk excessively
- Exhibit grandiosity and an inflated sense of self-importance
- Display a hyper, elevated mood with reduced need for sleep
- Demonstrate poor judgment and impulsivity
- Engage in manipulative behavior
- Neglect activities of daily living (A.D.L.'s), leading to malnutrition and dehydration
- May experience delusions and hallucinations
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Description
This quiz covers the symptoms, treatment, and nursing role in managing manic disorders, including pharmacological interventions and behavioral management.
