12: Bipolar Flashcards
1
Q
T/F Bipolar has features of ADHD and other behavior disorders.
A
True. It also has irritability, rapid cycling, mania, and depression.
2
Q
What is the mainstay medication for bipolar?
A
Lithium
3
Q
40% of bipolar people start with the _____ disorder.
A
Depressive
4
Q
Is an early or late onset more indicative of a more severe disease.
A
Early
5
Q
T/F Biplor is recurrent and 90% have multiple episodes.
A
True
6
Q
What are risk factors for bipolar (3)?
A
- Acute and early onset depression
- Psychotic symptoms
- Family hx
7
Q
What symptoms does later onset bipolar have (8)?
A
- Classic manic symptoms
- Severe mood changes
- Inflated self-esteem
- Increased energy
- Distractibility
- Physical agitation
- Risk-taking behaviors
- Hypersexuality
