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RODY.ELKHALIL

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An adult client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is prescribed lamotrigine (Lamictal), 400 mg three times a day, for mood stabilization. Which is a true statement about this medication order?
 
  A. This dosage is within the recommended dosage range.
  B. This dosage is lower than the recommended dosage range.
  C. This dosage is more than twice the recommended dosage range.
  D. This dosage is four times higher than the recommended dosage range.

Question 2

What tool should a nurse use to differentiate occasional spontaneous behaviors of children from behaviors associated with bipolar disorder?
 
  A. Risky Activity tool
  B. FIND tool
  C. Consensus Committee tool
  D. Monotherapy tool


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The recommended dose of lamotrigine for treatment of bipolar disorder in adult clients should not exceed 400 mg daily.

Answer to Question 2

B
The Consensus Group recommends that clinicians use the FIND tool to differentiate occasional spontaneous behaviors of children from behaviors associated with bipolar disorder. FIND is an acronym that stands for frequency, intensity, number, and duration and is used to assess behaviors in children.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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