Bipolar Flashcards
1
Q
bipolar affective disorder
A
disorder consists mania/hypomania alongside episodes of depression
2
Q
signs
A
hypomania:
elevated mood
irritable
high activity
mania:
same symptoms with psychotic signs
depressive episodes
3
Q
investigation
A
history
4
Q
management
A
acute episode with agitation - neuroleptic
acute episode without agitation - antipsychotic
long-term:
lithium as monotherapy if possible
management of hypo/mania:
antipsychotic
management depression:
talking therapies
fluoxetine
5
Q
what should be stopped
A
anti-depressants
6
Q
what are features in type 1 and 2 bipolar
A
type 1 - associated with mania
type 2 - associated with hypomania
