Scenario: A 32 year old female reports a history of depression, crying spells, substance abuse, and behaviors that include eating and sleeping very

Scenario: A 32 year old female reports a history of depression, crying spells, substance abuse, and behaviors that include eating and sleeping very little, talking excessively, and gambling.  The patient is sarcastic during the initial evaluation.

Based on this scenario, respond to the following questions:

  1. Does this case potentially involve a patient with a unipolar or bipolar condition and why? What do you know about the etiology of this condition?
  2. According to the DSM V-TR, what is the criteria for the probable psychiatric condition?
  3. What treatment options will you offer this patient and why? (Provide non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, including nursing interventions)  
  4. What do you know about the mechanism of action of mood stabilizers? What labs should you order prior to or during the course of treatment for patients on mood stabilizers and why?

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