Bipolar Flashcards
1
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4 types of episodes in Bipolar
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- manic
- hypomanic
- depressive
- mixed
2
Q
how to diagnose Bipolar
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ICD-10
DSM 5
3
Q
criteria for diagnosing Bipolar
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2 episodes, 1 must be hypomanic another manic
4
Q
DSM 5 split into 3 categories
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biopolar 1,2,3
5
Q
Bipolar I
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1+ manic or mixed episode and 1 depressive
6
Q
Bipolar II
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depressive or hypomanic
7
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Bipolar III
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mood fluctuates over 2 years
8
Q
symptoms of Bipolar
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extreme highs and lows irritability inflicted self esteem recklessness rapid thinking
9
Q
DDx Bipolar
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substance abuse
abnormal mood
schizophrenia
10
Q
causes of Bipolar
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genetic abnormal hypothalamus pituitary axis smaller prefrontal lobe neglect or abuse as a child sleep disturbance
11
Q
treatment for mania and hypomani
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lithium
haloperidol, olanzipine, risperidone
12
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treatment for depressive
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anti depressant
13
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risk of anti depressant in bipolar
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can cause mania, therefore give mood stabiliser
14
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treatment for biopolar affective disorder
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psychological interventions
valporate olanzapine
