NSG-322 Impulse Control Disorders BIPOLAR
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Bipolar 1 Disorder: - correct answers- Manic episodes that last at least 7 days.
- Depressive episodes last a least 2 weeks
Bipolar 2 Disorder: - correct answers- A pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes,
but not full blown manic episodes.
Cyclothymic Disorder: - correct answers- Numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as
numerous dysthymic (low grade depression) symptoms lasting at least 2 years
Psychological co-morbidity: - correct answers- Anxiety disorders
- Panic attacks
- Behavioral disorders
Medical co-morbidity: - correct answers- cardiovascular
- cerebrovascular
- Metabolic Disorder
- Conditions associated with manic episodes
Theories of cause: - correct answers- Genetics
- Neurobiological
- Neuroendocrine
- Neurochemical
- Environmental factors
- Sleep disruption
- Medical triggered mania
Specific chemicals involved: - correct answers- Serotonin
- Dopamine
- Noradrenaline
Clinical Manifestations of Mania and Hypomania: - correct answersDiagnosis of 3 or more:
- abnormally upbeat, jumpy
- Increased activity
- Decreased need for sleep
- Unusual talkativeness
- Racing thoughts
- Poor decision making
- Distractibility
Dysphoric Mania: - correct answers- manic does not equal happy