lOMoARcPSD|1709022
lOMoARcPSD|1709022
Week Five Exam Review
Review Depression screening across the lifespan, when do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar
depression. Review Geriatric Depression Scale, indications, scoring and indications for
treatment.
Review DSM5 TR diagnostic criteria for depression and adjustment disorder with depressed
mood
Review differentials for depressed mood including physical illnesses and medication/substance
use.
When can anxious distress be used as a modifier?
Which non-pharmacological measures are effective in treatment of depression and when are they
appropriate
Antidepressant dosing including starting doses
Review Bipolar screening across the lifespan
Review DSM5 TR diagnostic criteria for bipolar I versus bipolar II versus cyclothymia – how to
differentiate
Review differentials for bipolar including physical illnesses and medication/substance use.
Review rapid cycling of type 1 bipolar disorder – who is at higher risk for rapid cycling
Manic triggers including medication management
Treatment of acute manic episodes – what is first line treatment (mood stabilization)
Manic symptoms – urgent treatment and consequences of not treating (length of non-treated
episodes)
Pharmacological management of bipolar symptoms including Lamotrigine and Lithium
treatment, monitoring and patient education
Review workup for mood disorder including Lab values.
Suicide risk factors
lOMoARcPSD|1709022
Week Five Exam Review
Review Depression screening across the lifespan, when do you consider Unipolar versus Bipolar
depression. Review Geriatric Depression Scale, indications, scoring and indications for
treatment.
Review DSM5 TR diagnostic criteria for depression and adjustment disorder with depressed
mood
Review differentials for depressed mood including physical illnesses and medication/substance
use.
When can anxious distress be used as a modifier?
Which non-pharmacological measures are effective in treatment of depression and when are they
appropriate
Antidepressant dosing including starting doses
Review Bipolar screening across the lifespan
Review DSM5 TR diagnostic criteria for bipolar I versus bipolar II versus cyclothymia – how to
differentiate
Review differentials for bipolar including physical illnesses and medication/substance use.
Review rapid cycling of type 1 bipolar disorder – who is at higher risk for rapid cycling
Manic triggers including medication management
Treatment of acute manic episodes – what is first line treatment (mood stabilization)
Manic symptoms – urgent treatment and consequences of not treating (length of non-treated
episodes)
Pharmacological management of bipolar symptoms including Lamotrigine and Lithium
treatment, monitoring and patient education
Review workup for mood disorder including Lab values.
Suicide risk factors
