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frankwu

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Reuben has just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is upset with the diagnosis. He says to the nurse, It is probably my mother's fault; she has bipolar, too. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
 
  A) Bipolar disorders have not been found to be genetic.
  B) While bipolar disorders are genetic, there are other causes as well.
  C) While bipolar disorders are genetic, they gene can only be passed on by a father.
  D) Genetics are a minor factor in bipolar; it is more heavily influenced by psychological factors.

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Cassandra, a 52-year-old woman with bipolar disorder, tells the nurse, I read that there are chemicals in my brain that can cause my symptoms.
 
  Knowing that she is referring to neurotransmitters, which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?
  A) Recent studies have found that neurotransmitters do not play a role in bipolar disorders.
  B) Clients with bipolar disorder often have high levels of GABA in manic states.
  C) Levels of dopamine and serotonin have a significant effect on mania and depression.
  D) Low levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine are associated with mania.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
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Although a single definitive cause has not been pinpointed, scientists agree that a combination or interaction of genes, neurobiology, environment, life history, and development can result in bipolar disorders. Bipolar disorders are highly inheritable.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
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One hypothesis of bipolar disorder is that dysregulation in dopamine and serotonin systems combines with deficits in other systems (eg, GABA) to produce symptoms of mood disorders. Clients with bipolar disorder may have low plasma levels of GABA during depressive and manic phases.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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