BPD Flashcards
1
Q
comorbidity
A
96% have MDD 10-20% have BD 88% anxiety 55%PTSD %0% ED 65% SUD
2
Q
prognosis
A
5 yrs 50% no longer meet criteria
0 yrs 90% nolonger meet criteria
main predictor is SUD
3
Q
meds in BPD
A
chochrane review: mood stabilizers and SGA may treat core sx but do not decrease overall severity
Aripiprazole olanzapine topiramate lamotrigine Epival
all for affective dysregulation
mood stabilisers for impulsive behaviour
AA forcognitive perceptual sx
4
Q
brain in BPD
A
decreased size of hippocampus and amygdala
