Bipolar Flashcards
Is there a bipolar gene?
No single bipolar gene that can determine if the individual will be diagnosed with it.
What is the greatest risk factor for bipolar disorder?
family history across generations it is very inheritable
Age at which BPD is most likely due to a medical disorder?
45 years and above
If someone is 45 and older and this is the first time they are presenting manic or BP you should first
check into their medical history and see if there is a medical reason for it
DIGFAST (D) 3
Distractibility
difficulty concentrating and may be easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli
thoughts jump rapidly
DIGFAST (I) 5
impulsive and risky behaviors
excessive spending
reckless driving
promiscuous sexual activity
w.o. considering consequences
DIGFAST (G) 6
Grandiosity
inflated sense of self esteem
special powers, talents, abilities
narcissistic behaviors
DIGFAST (A) 2
Activity increases
reduced need for sleep and engage in excessive goal-directed activities
DIGFAST (F) #
Flight of ideas rapid and continuous flow of thoughts that are often tangential and interconnected
speaks quickly
DIGFAST (S) 3
Sleep disturbance
decreased need for sleep insomnia
but will usually not feel fatigued
DIGFAST (T)
talkativeness speak rapidly and excessively - sometimes to the point of difficult to interrupt
mania and hypomania typically present as (2)
irritable and uncooperative
difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 in terms of manic/ hypomania
BP1 more extreme changes in mood and energy- symptoms are very severe really interfere with home, school, work
symptoms last for at least one week.
BP2 symptoms of mania are hypomania so less severe and lasts for a shorter period at least 4 days
what is the neuro protective treatment of choice
lithium it protects nerve cells from damage
what is symbyax a combination of and used for?
prozac (fluoxetine) and olanzapine
FDA approved for bipolar depression
