Bipolar 1 Flashcards

1
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what are the 4 clinical presentations of bipolar disorder

A
  1. mania
  2. hypomania
  3. mixed mania
  4. rapid cycling
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what is the definition of mania

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abnormally elevated, expansive or irritable mood for one week or more

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3
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when someone presents with mania, what is required

A

hospitalization

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4
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what commonly initiates an episode of mania

A

change in sleep pattern

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5
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what is the definition of hypomania

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elevated, expansive or irritable mood for 4 days

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6
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what are two major differences in hypomania and mania

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  1. no psychotic features in hypomania

2. hospitalization not

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7
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what are the symptoms of mixed mania

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  1. agitation
  2. appetite disturbances
  3. suicidal ideation
  4. psychosis
    PLUS symptoms of depression
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what is the definition of rapid cycling

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four or more episodes in a year where they switch from mania to depression quickly

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9
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what percesnt of rapid cycling bipolar disorder is seen in women

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70-90%

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10
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what is an emotional stte characterized by anxiety, dissatisfaction or restlessness

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dysphoria

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11
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what is bipolar type II

A

depressive episodes plus hypomanic episodes

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12
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what characterizes type I bipolar disorder

A

evidence of mania

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13
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what is reoccurring hypomanic symptoms plus depressive symptoms

A

cyclothymia

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14
Q

what is never seen in bipolar type II

A

full manic or mixed episodes

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15
Q

is the first episode of bipolar disorder with women depression or mania?

A

depression

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16
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is the first episode of bipolar disorder with men depression or mania?

A

mania

17
Q

true/ false:

there is no difference in prevalence of bipolar disorder among sexes or races

A

true

18
Q

what are the risk factors for bipolar disorder

A
Childhood experiences
Residence
Antidepressants
Bright lights
SES - higher classes = higher rate 
Family history
ECT
Childhood experiences
ended marriage
Seasonal changes
19
Q

what medications can cause mania

A
Amphetamines
Alcohol
Thyroid supplementation
Alcohol
Xanthines (theophylline, aminophylline, caffeine)