Bipolar Flashcards
1
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Presentation of bipolar
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- some overlap with depression
- unusual shifts in mood, energy, functioning
- ## begin with manic, depressive, or mixed sx
2
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Early onset bipolar
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- more severe than later onset
- have features of ADHD or other behavior disorders
3
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Symptoms of early onset bipolar
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- irritability
- rapid cycling
- manic depession
4
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Risk factors for bipolar
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- acute and early onset of depression
- psychotic symptoms
- family history
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Later onset of bipolar
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- classic manic symptoms
- severe mood changes
- inflated self-esteem
- increased energy;
- decreased need for sleep
- distractibility
- physical agitation
- risk-taking behaviors
- hypersexuality
6
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Differentials for bipolar
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- mood disorders caused by medical conditions, substance abuse, or ADHD
7
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Management of bipolar
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- psychiatric referral
- lithium
- careful monitoring
- long-term treatment
- family-based treatment
