Elated Mood

Question 1

What is bipolar affective disorder?

Answer 1

disorder characterised by 2+ episodes in which the pts mood and activity levels have been significantly disturbed

Question 2

When is a condition referred to as just bipolar?

Answer 2

if there are repeated episodes of hypomania/mania

Question 3

When can a pt be diagnosed as bipolar?

Answer 3

single episode of hypo/mania despite not being depressed yet

the first episode of hypo/mania with a background of recurrent depression

Question 4

What is the criteria for hypomania?

Answer 4

mood is elated to a degree that is abnormal and sustained for 4 consecutive days
or
at least 3 signs:
- increased activity, increased sexual energy, increased talkativeness, decreased concentration and need for sleep

Question 5

What is the criteria for mania?

Answer 5

mood must be elated and must be sustained for 1 week
or
at least 3 signs: - increased activity, increased sexual energy, increased talkativeness, decreased concentration and need for sleep, flight of ideas etc.

Question 6

What is mania w/o psychotic symptoms?

Answer 6

absence of hallucinations or delusions although perceptual disorders may occur

Question 7

What is mania w/ psychotic symptoms?

Answer 7

delusions or hallucinations ar present and hallucinations that are not in 3 rd person/running commentary
e.g. grandiose, self-referential or persecutory in content

Question 8

What is bipolar I?

Answer 8

mania + depression

Question 9

What is bipolar II?

Answer 9

hypomania + depression