Abnormal Mood: Elated Mood

Question 1

which type of bipolar disorder can present with mania NOW and depressive symptoms in the PAST?

Answer 1

bipolar 1

Question 2

what type of bipolar disorder doesnt have mania?

Answer 2

bipolar 2

Question 3

bipolar _ is more common

Answer 3

2

Question 4

leyman’s term for cyclothymia?

Answer 4

mood swings

Question 5

what are mixed features of bipolar disorder?

Answer 5

increased speed of thought
agitation
depressive symptoms

Question 6

how is bipolar disorder diagnosed?

Answer 6

2 or more episodes in which the patients mood and activity levels are disturbed;
includes episodes of hypomania or mania

Question 7

a single episode of hypomania or mania means you have bipolar disorder T or F

Answer 7

T

Question 8

if you have existing depression and get 1 episode of hypomania or mania, do you now have bipolar disorder?

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

how is hypomania diagnosed?

Answer 9

mood is elevated or irritable for 4 consecutive days with 3 of:
increased activity/restlessness
inc talkativeness
difficulty concentrating/sleeping
inc sex drive
spending sprees/recklessness

Question 10

mania has to last for at least _ days to be diagnosed

Answer 10

7

Question 11

a patient must have 3 of the following symptoms for a week to be diagnosed with mania…

Answer 11

same as hypomania but more severe eg decreased need for sleep
constant talkativeness
inflated self-esteem
thoughts racing

Question 12

hypomania is the opposite of mania T or F

Answer 12

F, it is slightly less severe

Question 13

in order to have mania with psychotic symptoms, what do you need to have as well?

Answer 13

hallucinations
delusions
usually gradiose/sexual

Question 14

average age of onset of bipolar disorder?

Answer 14

late teens/early 20s

Question 15

comorbidities of BPAD?

Answer 15

anxiety
alcohol/drug misuse
personality disorders
eating disorders
schizphrenia

Question 16

name the 5 R’s of unipolar disorders

Answer 16

response
remission
relapse
recovery
recurrence

Question 17

patients with bipolar disorder spend approx __% of their time with mood disturbance ie depression

Answer 17

50%

Question 18

what would indicate a poor prognosis for bipolar disorder?

Answer 18

early onset of symptoms
low socieconomic status
mixed presentation
psychosis
comorbid disorder
rapid mood fluctuation