BIPOLAR Flashcards
1
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what is it
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a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of extreme mania and depression
2
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manic symptoms
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mood: elevated, irritable, restless flight of ideas delusions grandiose impulsive, poor judgement decrease attention span, insomnia neglect of ADL's
3
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depressive symptoms
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mood: dysphoric, flat affect, crying, despair anergia, anhedonia difficulty concentrating decrease appetite change in sleep pattern suicide risk
4
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different types of bipolar
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bipolar I
bipolar II
cyclothymia
5
Q
bipolar I
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at least 1 manic episode alternating between depression
6
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bipolar II
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at least one or more hypomanic episode alternating between depression
7
Q
cyclothymia
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like bipolar 2 but less severe in both mania and depression
8
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risk factors for bipolar
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psychologic stress
neurologic disorders
genetics
substance abuse
9
Q
what to monitor
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sleep
fluid and food intake
increase calories=give on the go snacks
10
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medications
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antidepressants
antipsychotics
anticonvulsants
mood stabilizer
