Description
Bipolar disorder is a unique disorder that causes shifts in mood and energy, which results in depression and mania for patients. Proper diagnosis of this disorder is often a challenge for two reasons: 1) patients often present as depressive or manic but may have both; and 2) many symptoms of bipolar disorder are similar to other disorders. Misdiagnosis is common, making it essential for you to have a deep understanding of the disorder’s pathophysiology. For this Assignment, as you examine the patient case study in this week’s Learning Resources, consider how you might assess and treat patients presenting with bipolar disorder.
Students will:
Assess client factors and history to develop personalized plans of bipolar therapy for clients
Analyze factors that influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in clients requiring bipolar therapy
Evaluate efficacy of treatment plans
Analyze ethical and legal implications related to prescribing bipolar therapy to clients across the lifespan
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how to assess and treat clients requiring bipolar therapy.
The Assignment – Bipolar Related Disorders
YOU CHOOSE THE DISORDER!
Please read the assignment directions carefully to include all of the required topics/concepts. In your review of the treatment guidelines for the disorder, I want you to highlight for me which agents are first-line and second-line therapies.
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
TO PREPARE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:
Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the Medication Resources indicated for this week.
Reflect on the psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for the assessment and treatment of patients requiring bipolar therapy.
THE ASSIGNMENT: 5 PAGES
For this assignment, you will write a 5–6-page paper on the topic of bipolar and bipolar and related disorders. You will create this guide as an assignment; therefore, a title page, introduction, conclusion, and reference page are required. You must include a minimum of 3 scholarly supporting resources outside of your course provided resources.
In your paper, you will choose one of the following diagnoses: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymic Disorder, Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related Disorder, Bipolar and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition. Your paper will include discussion for your chosen diagnosis of bipolar and related disorder on the following:
Prevalence and Neurobiology of your chosen disorder
Discuss the differences between your chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria
Discuss special populations and considerations (children, adolescents, pregnancy/post-partum, older adult, emergency care) for your chosen bipolar and related disorder; demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent with discussion of at least one for EACH category: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health
Discuss FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for your chosen bipolar and related disorder
Of the medication treatment options for your chosen disorder discuss side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. What is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important for monitoring
Provide 3 examples of how to write a proper prescription that you would provide to the patient or transmit to the pharmacy.
Note: Support your rationale with a minimum of five academic resources. While you may use the course text to support your rationale, it will not count toward the resource requirement. You should be utilizing the primary and secondary literature.
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
NURS_6630_Week5_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6630_Week5_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a 5–6-page paper on the topic of bipolar and bipolar related disorders: • Prevalence • Neurobiology
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Discussion includes Prevalence and Neurobiology of chosen bipolar and related disorder.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Discussion is vague regarding Prevalence and Neurobiology of chosen bipolar and related disorder.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Discussion is missing one section for Prevalence and Neurobiology of chosen bipolar and related disorder.
13 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Discussion is inaccurate or missing more than one section for Prevalence and Neurobiology of chosen bipolar and related disorder.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Discuss the differences between your chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Discussion includes the differences between chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Discussion includes the differences between chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM version older than DSM 5 TR criteria.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Discussion is vague in differences between chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria and/or missing discussion presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria or older version of DSM.
13 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Discussion is inaccurate or does not include the differences between chosen disorder and one other bipolar and related disorders in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria or older version of DSM.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Discuss special populations and considerations (children, adolescent, pregnancy/post-partum, older adult, emergency care) for your chosen bipolar and related disorder-be specific, not general and address at least one for EACH category demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Special Populations and Considerations are discussed and specific, not general and address at least one for EACH category demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Special Populations and Considerations are discussed not specific, but general and address at least one for EACH category demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Special Populations Considerations are discussed not specific, but general and missing 1-2 of EACH category and does not demonstrate critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.
13 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Special Populations Considerations are vaguley or not discussed, not specific, is inaccurate and/or general and missing 3+ or more of or none of EACH category, inaccurate discussion and/or does not demonstrate critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Discuss FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for your chosen bipolar and related disorder • Of the medication treatment options for your chosen disorder discuss side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. What is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important for monitoring.
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Discussion includes FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for chosen bipolar and related disorder; Of the medication treatment options chosen for the disorder there is discussion regarding side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. Paper includes what is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important formonitoring.
13 to >11.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Discussion includes vague FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for chosen bipolar and related disorder; Of the medication treatment options chosen for the disorder there is vague discussion regarding side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. Paper includes vague discussion what is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues with why important for monitoring.
11 to >9.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Discussion includes pharmacological treatment options but not aligned with FDA approved and/or clinical practice guidelines in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for chosen bipolar and related disorder; Of the medication treatment options chosen for the disorder there is missing elements for discussion regarding side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. Paper includes what is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues but does not discuss why important for monitoring.
9 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Discussion inaccurate and/or missing pharmacological treatment options but not aligned with FDA approved and/or clinical practice guidelines in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for chosen bipolar and related disorder; Of the medication treatment options chosen for the disorder there is inaccurate or no elements for discussion regarding side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. Paper does not include what is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues but does not discuss why important for monitoring.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides three examples of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription contains date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.
15 to >13.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Provides three examples of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription contains date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.
13 to >11.0 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Provides three examples of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription is missing 1-2 elements of the following; date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.
11 to >9.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Provides two examples of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription is missing 3 of the following: date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.
9 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Provides one example of how to write a proper prescription that would be provided to patient and/or transmitted to pharmacy. Prescription is missing 4+ or is inaccurately written for date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—Paragraph development and organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time….Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet they are brief and not descriptive.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
3 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.... No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and punctuation; Includes title page and reference page with a minimum of 3 scholarly supporting resources outside of course provided resources; Paper is 5-6 pages not counting title page and reference page. 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent Point range: 90–100
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors; Includes title page and reference page with a minimum of 3 scholarly supporting resources outside of course provided resources. Paper is 5-6 pages not counting title page and reference page.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good Point range: 80–89
Contains a few (one or two) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors; includes the following: title page and reference page. Only contains 2 scholarly supporting resources outside of course provided resources. Paper is 4 pages not counting title page and reference page.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair Point range: 70–79
Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors; missing one of the following; title page or reference page; only contains 1 scholaraly supporting resources outside of course provided. Paper is 3 pages or exceeds to page 7 not counting title page and reference page.
3 to >0 pts
Poor Point range: 0–69
Contains many (≥ five) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding; missing the following; title page and reference page; contains no scholaraly supporting resources outside of course provided resources. Paper is 2 pages or exceeds 8 pages not counting title page and reference page.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
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Student Name Here
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Title of the Paper
This is your introductory paragraph designed to inform the reader of what you will cover
in the paper. (BSN Students – Carefully follow your course-specific Grading Rubric concerning
the content that is required for your assignment and the Academic Writing Expectations [AWE]
level of your course.) This template’s formatting—Times New Roman 12-point font (other
options include Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, and Georgia 11), double spacing,
1” margins, 1/2” indentations beginning of each paragraph, page numbers, and page breaks—is
set for you, and you do not need to change it. Do not add any extra spaces between the heading
and the text (you may want to check Spacing under Paragraph, and make sure settings are all set
to “0”). The ideas in this paper should be in your own words and supported by credible outside
evidence. Cite the author, year of publication, and page number, if necessary, per APA. The
introductory paragraph should receive no specific heading because the first section functions as
your paper’s introduction. Build this paragraph with the following elements:
1. Briefly detail what has been said or done regarding the topic.
2. Explain the problem with what has been said or done.
3. Create a purpose statement (also commonly referred to as a thesis statement) as the last
sentence of this paragraph: “The purpose of this paper is to describe…”.
Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)
This text will be the beginning of the body of the paper. Even though this section has a
new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so the reader can follow
along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence, or topic sentence, in each
paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the
paragraph. Make sure each paragraph addresses only one topic. When you see yourself drifting
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to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Avoid long paragraphs that are more
than three-fourths of a page. Per our program recommendations, each paragraph should be at
least 3-4 sentences in length and contain a topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and a conclusion or
lead out sentence. See the MEAL plan (Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, and Lead out) in the
Writing Center. In your paragraphs, synthesize your resources/readings into your own words and
avoid using direct quotations. In the rare instances you do use a direct quotation of a historical
nature from a source, the page or paragraph numbers are also included in the citation. For
example, Leplante and Nolin (2014) described burnout as “a negative affective response
occurring as result of chronic work stress” (p. 2). When you transition to a new idea, you should
begin a new paragraph.
Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)
Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain
how this paragraph is related to or a result of what you discussed in the previous section.
Consider using transitions between sentences to help readers see the connections between ideas.
Be sure to credit your source(s) in your paper using APA style. The APA Manual 7th
edition and the Walden Writing Center are your best citation resources. Writing Center resources
are available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations. You must
appropriately and correctly cite all works used in your document.
The following paragraph provides examples of in-text citation examples. According to
Leplante (2019), employers cause burnout when employees are stressed by too much work. Or
you might write and cite in this manner: Employers cause burnout when employees are stressed
by too much work (Leplante, 2019). When paraphrasing, the author name and year of publication
in citations is required by APA to direct the reader to a specific source in the reference list.
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Personal communications are not listed in the reference page but are noted in text as (S. Wall,
personal communication, May 24, 2019). This should immediately follow the content of the
interview. Also, go to
Another Level 1 Heading (Name According to the Grading Rubric Required Content)
APA can seem difficult to master, but following the general rules becomes easier with
use. The Writing Center also offers numerous APA resources on its website and can answer your
questions via email. Prior to submitting your paper for grading, submit your draft to SafeAssign
Drafts found in the left column of your course.
And so forth until the conclusion….
Conclusion
The conclusion section should recap the major points of your paper. Do not introduce
new ideas in this paragraph; the conclusion should interpret what you have written and what it
means in the bigger picture.
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References
Please note that the following references are intended as examples only. List your own
references in alphabetical order. Also, these illustrate different types of references; you are
responsible for any citations not included in this list. In your paper, be sure every reference entry
matches a citation, and every citation refers to an item in the reference list.
Journal Article; Two Authors; DOI
Leplante, J. P. & Nolin, C. (2014). Consultas and socially responsible investing in Guatemala: A
case study examining Maya perspectives on the Indigenous right to free, prior, and
informed consent. Society & Natural Resources, 27(4), 231–248.
https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2013.861554
Journal Article, Two Authors; URL
Eaton, T. V., & Akers, M. D. (20007). Whistleblowing and good governance. CPA Journal,
77(6), 66–71. http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p58.htm
Journal Article, More Than Twenty Authors; DOI
Wiskunde, B., Arslan, M., Fischer, P., Nowak, L., Van den Berg, O., Coetzee, L., Juárez, U.,
Riyaziyyat, E., Wang, C., Zhang, I., Li, P., Yang, R., Kumar, B., Xu, A., Martinez, R.,
McIntosh, V., Ibáñez, L. M., Mäkinen, G., Virtanen, E., . . . Kovács, A. (2019). Indie pop
rocks mathematics: Twenty One Pilots, Nicolas Bourbaki, and the empty set. Journal of
Improbable Mathematics, 27(1), 1935–1968. https://doi.org/xxx/xxxxxx
Book; One Author
Weinstein, J. A. (2019). Social change (3rd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield.
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Book; Chapter in an Edited Book
Christensen, L. (2020). For my people: Celebrating community through poetry. In B. Bigelow,
B. Harvey, S. Karp, & L. Miller (Eds.), Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for equity
and justice (Vol. 2; pp. 16–17). Rethinking Schools.
Professional Organization Web page
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Back to school.
https://www.cdc.gov/features/teens-back-to-school/index.html
Professional Organization Book
American Nurses Association. (2010). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.).
Two or more works by same author in the same year
Wall, S. (2018a). Effects of friendship on children’s behavior. Journal of Social Psychology,
4(1), 101–105.
Wall, S. (2018b). Trials of parenting adolescents with deviant behaviors. Journal of Child
Psychology, 4(12), 161–167.
Government Article
National Institute of Mental Health. (1990). Clinical training in serious mental illness (DHHS
Publication No. ADM 90-1679). U.S. Government Printing Office.
Lecture Notes
Health effects of exposure to forest fires [Lecture notes]. (2019). Walden University Blackboard.
https://class.waldenu.edu
Personal Communication (Only Goes in Body of Paper and not in References)
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Video
Walden University. (2009). Title of video here [Video]. Walden University Blackboard.
https://class.waldenu.edu
Television (Audio)
Important, I. M. (Producer). (1990, November 1). The nightly news hour [TV series episode].
Central Broadcasting Service.
APA Resources
You have other several options to assist you in the formulation of your reference page.
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Your American Psychological Association (APA) Manual is your best reference
resource. Use the current edition with a copyright date of 2020.
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The Walden Writing Center also a great place for referencing advice at
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references.
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Citation and reference examples are provided in the ‘BSN TOP Ten References and
Citations” handout found in the Writing Resources tab of the course. This document
covers the 10 most commonly used reference and citation formats. You are responsible
for looking up any that are not included on this list.
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