Bipolar Disorder Flashcards
1
Q
Pt with hx of bipolar disorder with immobility, posturing, echopraxia. First line tx?
A
Lorazepam
2
Q
What predicts bipolarity n adolescents with depression?
A
Psychotic sx
3
Q
What medication strategies is most effective and rapid in the tx of severe bipolar illness, manic phase?
A
Antipsychotic + lithium or valproate
4
Q
40 yo with 6 kids: insomnia, poor appetite, dizziness/ nausea, thinks husband is poisoning her. Despite all classes of meds marked flunctuations from sadness to euphoria 5x during the year?
A
Bipolar with rapid cycling
5
Q
This is a risk factor for the rapid cycling form of bipolar disorder?
A
Female sex
