MH (Bipolar & Depression) ATI Ch. 13 Exam Questions with Verified Answers!!

MH (Bipolar & Depression) ATI Ch. 13 Exam Questions with Verified Answers!! Bipolar disorders are mood disorders with recurrent episodes of _____________ and mania. - Correct Answer depression What is the diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I? - Correct Answer the pt has had at least one manic episode which may be preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes What are the different types of bipolar? - Correct Answer 1. Bipolar I 2. Bipolar II 3. Cyclothymia What is the diagnostic criteria for Bipolar II? - Correct Answer at least one major depressive episode lasting at least 2 weeks AND at least one hypomanic episode lasting at least 4 days What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II? - Correct Answer In bipolar II the patient has NEVER had a manic episode What is the diagnostic criteria for cyclothymic disorder? - Correct Answer the pt has had at least 2 years of these symptoms: periods of hypomania symptoms (less severe than the hypomanic episode) and periods of depressive symptoms which are less severe than major depressive episodes. During that time symptoms occur at least half the time and never go away for more than 2 months. a distinct period of a normally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that lasts at least 1 week or less than 1 week if hospitalization is necessary is known as... - Correct Answer manic episode/ mania ATI: Manic characteristics - Correct Answer › Labile mood with euphoria › Agitation and irritability › Restlessness › Dislike of interference and intolerance of criticism