Case study psychiatric condition

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. Answer the following questions:
Does this case involve a patient with a unipolar or bipolar condition and why? What do you know about the
etiology of this condition?
According to the DSM V, what is the criteria for this psychiatric condition?
What treatment options will you offer this patient and why? (Provide non-pharmacological and pharmacological
interventions, including nursing interventions)
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?