A Client Was Initially Prescribed Lithium for Treatment of Bipolar

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Multiple Choice

A client was initially prescribed lithium for treatment of bipolar disorder.Recently the client has begun to cycle rapidly between mood states.Which therapy,if any,is indicated?

• A)No therapy is necessary.
• B)Change to an anticonvulsant such as carbamazepine.
• C)Discontinue all medications and allow the client a drug holiday.
• D)Change to an H2 blocker.

Identify the diagnostic tools and assessment methods used in the evaluation of psychological disorders, including projective tests and inventories.

Comprehend the impact of genetic and environmental factors on the development of anxiety and mood disorders.

Understand the nature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its distinguishing features, such as obsessions and compulsions.

Grasp the concept of mood disorders, including major depression and manic episodes, and their symptoms.

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Definitions:

Expected Values

The predicted value of a variable, calculated as the sum of all possible values each multiplied by the probability of its occurrence.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values.

Mean

Mean is the arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of these numbers by the count of numbers in the set.

Fixed Costs

Business expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.