Which of the following would present the greatest risk to develop bipolar disorder?
A. Use of stimulant medications as a child
B. History of anxiety disorder as a teenager
C. First-degree relative with the bipolar disorder diagnosis
D. History of conduct disorder
ANS: C
Family history is the strongest risk factor.
You might also like to view...
The nursing student in the perinatal clinic asks the registered nurse why so many pregnant women seem to be stressed despite their "happy" condition. What response by the nurse is best?
A. "It's the effect of all those hormones." B. "Many are afraid of labor and birth." C. "Most pregnant women don't feel well." D. "Pregnancy is a developmental crisis."
When administering injections, general safeguards in administering medications must be followed? Select all that apply
A) Washing hands B) Wearing gloves C) Recapping needle after use D) Disposing of used sharps in puncture-proof container E) Wearing protective eyewear
Which of the following is an example of an illness prevention activity?
a. Encouraging the use of a food diary b. Joining a cancer support group c. Administering immunization for HPV d. Teaching a diabetic patient about his diet
A nurse is conducting a health history interview for an office patient who is having problems with urinary control. What would be an appropriate interview question to collect further data?
A) "Why don't you go to the bathroom more?" B) "How have you handled this problem?" C) "What does your wife think about this problem?" D) "What makes you think you have a problem?"