Bipolar Disorder Flashcards
memorize bipolar disorder treatments and symptoms
What is bipolar disorder?
mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood or irritable mood known as mania
Mnemonic for mania
DIG FAST
D in DIG FAST stands for…
Distractibility
I in DIG FAST stands for…
Irritability
G in DIG FAST stands for…
Grandiosity
F in DIG FAST stands for…
Flight of ideas
A in DIG FAST stands for…
Activity increased
S in DIG FAST stands for…
Sleep decreased
T in DIG FAST stands for…
Talkative
What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II?
Bipolar II has hypomania rather than mania, with impairment being minor to none and length in episodes being shorter
What is prescribed for bipolar disorder?
Mood stabilizers
Why are antidepressants not prescribed for bipolar disorder?
It is thought they increase the risk of a shift into mania/hypomania
What specific drugs are prescribed for bipolar disorder? (the three L’s)
Lithium, Lamotrigine, Lurasidone
What are the potential risks of using lithium?
Thyroid disorder, renal impairment, worsening of psoriasis
What manic episode criteria needs to be met in order for bipolar disorder to be diagnosed?
For Criteria A, at least one long period of elevated mood and abnormally persisting energy for one week. For Criteria B, at least 3 symptoms have persisted or 4 if the mood is irritable.
