Reference no: EM133858533

Assignment:

1) Describe the signs/symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression

2) Discuss treatment of bipolar disorder and depression

3) Discuss some of the social impacts of bipolar disorder

4) What are some of the communication techniques to utilize with an individual with bipolar disorder, especially during the manic phases.

5) Who is at greatest risk for bipolar disorder?

6) How is bipolar treated?

7) Describe the signs/symptoms of alcoholism

Brief Summary: The patient is a 53 y/o female admitted to the mental health unit for evaluation. Per police report, the patient had appeared intoxicated and had attacked a fellow bar patron after accusing her of "paying too much attention to my date." Police were called to the scene. The students are expected to assess, educate, administer psychiatric medications, and therapeutically communicate to the patient.

Setting: Patient is in the mental health unit

Patient Name: Betty Plante

Age: 53 years old

Height/Weight:62inches/135IB

Allergies: NKA

Code Status: Full Code

Social History: Patient admits to 1 or 2 drinks of bourbon daily and to smoking 2 packs of cigarettes per day. Per patient's daughter, patient has recently been spending significant amounts of money on clothes, hair and make-up, and has joined several dating websites.

Past Medical History: No significant medical/surgical history. History of depression and bipolar disorder. Patient's daughter states her mother's mood has started to improve within the past two weeks.

Medications: Abilify 15mg PO BID x1 month