Bipolar Disorder Flashcards
1
Q
What are the traits of Mania?
A
Hospitalized
“Nothing Wrong, No need Tx”
Stressors Precede and Followed by depression
2
Q
What are the Criteria for Mania?
A
> 3 of: Inc Self esteem, Dec need for sleep, Inc talking, Racing thoughts, Distractable, Inc Pleasurable Activities
3
Q
What is the difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 and Cyclothymia?
A
I: >1 manic or mixed episodes
Hypomanic or depressive Episodes Also
II: >1 hypomanic and one depressive. No Manic or mixed
CT: 2 years of fluctuation of hypomanic and depression
Never Symptom free for >2 mon
4
Q
What are the Tx for Bipolar Disorder?
A
Mood Stabilizers
Anti Convulsants: Lamotrigine, Carbamazepine, Divalproex
Antipsychotics for Mania
Sleep Hygeine
