Ch 17 Bipolar

Question 1

Mixed episodes

Answer 1

rapid alteration from mania to depression

Can be seen in bipolar 1 but not bipolar 2

Question 2

Affect

Answer 2

emotional reaction associated with an experience

Question 3

Bipolar onset

Answer 3

in the early 20’s
effects women only slightly more than men
occurs more with wealthy persons

Question 4

Cyclothymic Disorder

Answer 4

chronic mood disorder for at least 2 years

mild mania and mild depression

Question 5

Zyprexa (olanzapine) use

Answer 5

given to a bipolar person in a manic state to get rid of the psychosis until other medications take effect

Question 6

FIND diagnosis model for bipolar in children and adolescents

Answer 6

Frequency: symptoms occur most days in a week
Intensity: symptoms are severe enough to cause extreme disturbance
Number: symptoms occur 3 or 4 times a day
Duration: symptoms occur 4 or more hours a day

Question 7

Symptoms of bipolar in children and adolescents

Answer 7

Euphoric/expansive mood
Irritable mood
Grandiosity
Decreased need for sleep
Distractibility
Risky behavior
Suiciadlity