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1
Q

What are the diagnostic criteria for mania?

A
DTRHIGH
D-Distractable
T-Talkative
R-Racing thoughts
H-Hyperactive
I-Impulsive
G-Grandiose
H-Hyposomnic
2
Q

What is hypomania?

A

milder form of mania for 4+ days

usually have crossed the line but don’t think they have a problem

3
Q

What is Bipolar 1?

A

Mania and major depressive disorder

4
Q

What is Bipolar 2?

A

hypomania and major depressive disorder

5
Q

What is cyclothymia?

A

> 2 years of hypomania with minor depression

6
Q

What are some of the other characteristics of bipolar disorder?

A
  • increased sexual activity/seductive dress
  • increased anger/ escalation
  • increased energy, more creative, risk taking
  • can become psychotic
7
Q

Which phase of bipolar is more disabling? catastrophic?

A

disabling-depression

catastrophic- mania

8
Q

In which phase do patients with bipolar disorder spend more time in?

A

depressed

9
Q

Do most patients have a clear memory of their manic episodes?

A

no, most don’t remember them

10
Q

What is the kindling hypothesis?

A

every episode gets worse and worse

11
Q

What is the hypothesized etiology behind bipolar disorder?

A

altered NT activity or monoamine receptor deficiency

12
Q

How does the prevalence in men and women differ for bipolar 1 and 2?

A

Bipolar 1-equal

Bipolar 2- more in women

13
Q

What can increase mania?

A

stress

14
Q

If an antidepressant is going to be used on a patient with bipolar disorder what should be done first?

A

use a mood stabilizer first to prevent inducing a manic episode

15
Q

Does psychotherapy work for bipolar disorder?

A

Only for the depressed phase