Bipolar Disorder Flashcards

1
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three different mood states of bipolar disorder

A

mania
hypomania
major depression

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2
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what is a distinct period of abnormally or persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least one week and present mods of the day, nearly every day

A

Mania

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3
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What is the acronym for remembering the sx of mania?

A

DIG FAST

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4
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What does DIG FAST stand for?

A

Distractibility
Indiscretions
Grandiosity
Flight of ideas
Activity increase
Sleeplessness
Talkativeness

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5
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How many sx must be present during a two week period for the Major Depression stage of Bipolar?

A

five or more

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6
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How many sx muyst be present for at least a week during the mania phase of bipolar?

A

three or more.

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7
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What is the management of Bipolar disorder for the IDC?

A

Haloperidol if needed prior to a MEDEVAC

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8
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What types of drugs will be used by a psychiatrist during maintenance therapy for bipolar disorder?

A

lithium
valproic acid
lamotrigine (lamictal)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)

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