Bipolar Flashcards
1
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Types of Bipolar
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type I disorder: mania and depression (most common)
type II disorder: hypomania and depression
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Q
Managing Bipolar
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psychological interventions specifically designed for bipolar disorder may be helpful
lithium remains the mood stabilizer of choice. An alternative is valproate
management of mania/hypomania
consider stopping antidepressant if the patient takes one; antipsychotic therapy e.g. olanzapine or haloperidol
management of depression
talking therapies (see above); fluoxetine is the antidepressant of choice
address co-morbidities
there is a 2-3 times increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and COPD
