bipolar

Question 1

mania

Answer 1

distinct, abnormal, elevated, expansive (or irritable mood) for 7 days minimum. at least 3 additional symptoms must be present for 7 days.

Question 2

additional symptoms of mania

Answer 2

increased self-esteem/grandiosity, decreased sleep, increased speech, racing thoughts, distractibility, increased activity, increased dangerous impulsivity.

Question 3

what does DTRHIGH stand for?

Answer 3

this is the nemonic for diagnosing mania: distractible, talkative, racing thoughts, hyperactive, impulsive, grandiose, hyposomnic.

Question 4

hypomania

Answer 4

milder form of mania, lasts for 4 days or more, with similar symptoms as mania. not severe enough to cause marked impairment. this must be clearly noted by others.

Question 5

major depressive episode.

Answer 5

pervasive, sad, down, irritable mood for more than 2 weeks.

Question 6

dysthymic

Answer 6

a milder form of depression.

Question 7

manic episode

Answer 7

elevated, expansive, or irritable mood including three other symptoms.

Question 8

hypomanic episode

Answer 8

less severe and shorter duration than manic.

Question 9

mixed episode

Answer 9

shows features of both manic and depressive episode.

Question 10

bipolar 1

Answer 10

mania + MDE. MUST HAVE MANIA. do not have to have depressive disorder.

Question 11

bipolar 2

Answer 11

hypomania + MDE. MUST HAVE HYPOMANIA, not necessarily involved with the MDE.

Question 12

cyclothymic

Answer 12

minor depression with Hypomania for >2 years. increased sexual activity, increased seductive/flashy dress, increased anger and escalation, increased energy (able to do more, think outside of the box, be more creative, take chances). there is a risk of psychosis with delusions, hallucinations and thought disorder.