Bipolar (EXAM #3) Questions and Answers

Manic depression - Answer-Bipolar disorder was formerly called _______ ________ Mood swings * bipolar disorder is defined as profound depression to euphoria ( mania), with periods of normalcy - Answer-What are the keywords for bipolar disorder? Yes * severe bipolar disorder can cause occupational and social impairment to the point where it can require hospitalization - Answer-Can psychosis (out of reality thinking) be present with bipolar disorder? Responding to internal stimuli (audio/visual hallucinations) - Answer-What does RIS stand for? Homicidal/suicidal ideation's - Answer-What does HISI stand for? 25 * The ratio of male to female is relatively equal - Answer-What is the age of onset for bipolar disorder? The affluent (wealthy) Yes - Answer-What population is bipolar disorder more prevalent in? Can it be a recurrent disorder? Biogenic amine (neurotransmitters with one or more amine, chemical compound, groups) biochemical influences - Answer-__________ _______ aka _________ __________ ; meaning bipolar disorder is influenced by several neurotransmitters, are predisposing factors of bipolar disorder. For example: early studies have associated symptoms of mania with a functional excess of norepinephrine and dopamine