WU Nursing Bipolar and Related Disorders Paper

Write a paper on the topic of bipolar and bipolar and related disorders. 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, or Bipolar and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition. Your paper must include a discussion on your chosen diagnosis.  This discussion must include all of 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

You must thoughtfully evaluate EACH of the following special populations for your chosen diagnosis: children, adolescents, pregnancy/post-partum, older adults, and emergency care.  As part of your evaluation, you must demonstrate critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent.  Your evaluation may include legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, and/or social determinants of health.

Discuss FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines for approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for your chosen diagnosis

Of the medication treatment options for your chosen disorder discuss side effects and FDA approvals and warnings.  What is important to monitor in terms of labs and comorbid medical issues?  You must also explain why this monitoring is important.

Provide 3 examples of proper prescriptions that you would provide to the patient or transmit to the pharmacy. Each prescription example must include all of the following:  date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills, and provideràsignature.