lesson 17 part 2

Question 1

a period of at least one week when a person is extremely high-spirited or irritable most of the day for most days

Answer 1

manic episode

Question 2

characterized by less severe manic symptoms that need to last only four days in a row
rather than a week

Answer 2

hypomanic episode

Question 3

A disorder that requires someone to have at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic
episode

Answer 3

bipolar II

Question 4

people with _____ disorder frequently have other mental illnesses such as an anxiety disorder or substance
use disorder, the latter of which can exacerbate symptoms of depression or hypomania.

Answer 4

bipolar II

Question 5

milder form of bipolar disorder involving many “mood swings,” with hypomania and depressive symptoms that occur frequently

Answer 5

cyclothymic disorder

Question 6

experience emotional ups and downs but with less severe symptoms than bipolar I or II disorder

Answer 6

cyclothymic disorder

Question 7

reduces manic behavior and prevents cycles of depression

Answer 7

lithium

Question 8

treatment level of lithium

Answer 8

0.8-1.4 mEq/L

Question 9

maintenance level of lithium

Answer 9

0.5 to 1.0 mEq/L

Question 10

toxic levels of lithium

Answer 10

1.5 mEq/L above

Question 11

what drugs are used in combination or bipolar disorder

Answer 11

antipyschotic and antidepressants

Question 12

stabilizes mood swings of bipolar patients

Answer 12

anticonvulsants