Nursing Concept: Mood and Affect

Bipolar I disorder

characterized by one or more manic episode and one or more depressive episode

Bipolar II

characterized by one or more manic episode (less ever) and one or more depressive episode

Bipolar MIXED

person has rapidly alternating moods next

Rapid cycling

describes the course for some people with bipolar disorder. defined as four or more episodes of illness within a 12 months period

BIPOLAR DRUGS

routes/dosage/adverse effects

lithium

adverse effects: diarrhea, dry mouth, muscle weakness, NV, headache, lethargy

aripiprazole

injection: Acute agitation is a common cause of psychiatric emergencies characterized by a range of behaviors that includes excessive motor and/or verbal activity, irritability, uncooperativeness, verbal outburst or abuse and threatening behavior or langu

ANTI SEIZURE DRUGS FOR BIPOLAR

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Tegretol

ataxia, diplopia, blurred vision, sedation, NV, prolonged bleeding time

valproic acid (Depakene)

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lamotrigine (Lamictal)

heartblock, respiratory depression, exfoliating dermatitis, steven-hohnson syndrome, liver failure, panreatitis, deep coma, death

Affect

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Affect: depressed

Despondency

Affect: over reactive

moss appropriate to situation but out of proportion to immediate situation

Affect: Blunted

mood is dulled response to the immediate situation

Affect: flat

there is no visible cue to the person's mood

MEDS FOR ASTHMA

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Epinephrine
Isoprterenol
Metaproterenol
Terbutaline
Isothearine
Albuterol
Bitolterol
Pirbuterol
Salmeterol
Formoterol
Combination albuterol/ipratopium or salmeterik/fluticasone

TREATMENT FRO ACUTE BRONCHIAL ASTHMA . Use only if disease cannot be adequately controlled with other medications.Use with cation with hypertension, cardiovascular disease or dysrythmias, hyperthyroidism, or diabetes.
When given to pt who is hyperemic and

Devices used for suctioning

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sterile technique is not needed

Yankauer

rigid suction device, tonsil sucker, best with unresponsive patient. Suction oral cavity

open tipped

may be more effective for removing thick mucus plugs

whistle tipped suctioning

less irritating to respiratory tissue

Bulb syringe

for infants

OXYGEN DELIVERY SYSTEMS

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Nasal Cannula

1-6 L/min
delivers 24%-44% (Fi02) of supplemental oxygen depending on flow rate
FiO2: 24% to 38% - Flow: 1 to 2 L
FiO2: 30% to 35% - Flow: 3 to 4 L
FiO2: 38% to 44% - Flow: 5 to 6 L

Oxymizer

1-6 L/min
delivers 24%-88% (Fi02)
of supplemental oxygen depending on flow rate
releases oxygen only on inhalation, does not require humidification
has added reservoir for 02.

Vapotherm

1-40 L/min delivers
24%-100% (Fi02)
of supplemental oxygen
depending on flow rate
via nasa cannula,
it warms and filters 02 and
increases positive and expiratory pressure of 02 delivery via the cannula

nonrebreather / face mask

FiO2: 60% to 100% - Flow: 6 to 15 L
The reservoir bag allows a higher FiO2 to be administered. At flow rates slower than
6 L/min, the risk of rebreathing carbon dioxide increases. A valve closes during expiration so that exhaled air does not enter the res

Venturi Mask

FiO2: 60% to 100%
face mask and reservoir bag device that delivers specific concentrations of oxygen by mixing oxygen with inhaled air.
This device uses different size adaptors to deliver a fixed or predicted FiO2. The FiO2 delivered depends on the flow r

Can the use of oxygen help resolve dyspnea?

Dyspnea is a subjective sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing, thus only the patient can judge whether or not oxygen use improves dyspnea. Patients with dyspnea may feel like they are having trouble breathing, even though their oxygen saturati

How is the effectiveness of oxygen therapy evaluated?

Objective measures of the effectiveness of oxygen therapy include the patient's vital signs, arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function tests, ECG tracings, physical examination findings, and functional status. For some conditions, such as chronic ob

Is a provider's order required to administer oxygen therapy?

Yes it is, as the administration of oxygen can have potent effects on the patient. Treat oxygen therapy as you would a medication, applying the six rights of medication administration. Check the provider's orders to verify that the patient is receiving th

How often should I replace the water in an oxygen nebulizer?

Typically, you'd replace the water in the oxygen nebulizer, which is used to deliver humidification to the patient, when the level is low or at least every 24 hours. However, be sure to follow your facility's policies and procedures for replacing the wate

Is it okay to use regular tap water in an oxygen nebulizer?

Although regular tap water can be used in a nebulizer, sterile water is usually best. Remember that particles of water are directly inspired into the patient's airway. This means that any chemicals or pollutants in regular tap water are likely to enter th

What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers 100% oxygen within a pressurized chamber. Increased pressure combined with the increase in oxygen content dissolves oxygen into the blood and all other body tissues and fluid at up to 20 times the normal concentration. R

What are the signs and symptoms of oxygen toxicity?

Signs and symptoms of oxygen toxicity result from its effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and pulmonary system. CNS manifestations of oxygen toxicity include pallor, sweating, nausea, vomiting, seizures, muscle twitching, vertigo, tinnitus, halluc

Tips for oxygen therapy documentation

Documentation for oxygen therapy should include the following and any additional information pertinent to the administration of oxygen:
� the date and time oxygen therapy was initiated
� the method by which oxygen is being delivered (cannula, simple mask)

Respiratory through a life span

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preterm

50-70

newborn

40-60

neonate

30-50

infants

20-40

toddlers

20-30

preschoolers

20-30

school age

12-24

adolescence

14-20

adults

10-20

older adults

12-24