bipolar Flashcards
1
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what is mania
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a period of elevated highs where a patient may be a danger to themselves
2
Q
give examples of manic symptoms
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high amount of spending
reckless behaviour
lying a lot
3
Q
what is hypomania
A
it is where a patient may not gain the same level as mania but has hypomanic depression
4
Q
what is hypomanic depression
A
depressive periods
hypomania periods lasting 4 or so days
5
Q
what is first line treatment in bipolar and mania
A
lithium or sodium valporate
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