NU 664C Bipolar Disorder: Neurobiology
and Treatment UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Bipolar Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Mood disorder characterized by manic and
depressive episodes.
Neurobiology - CORRECT ANSWER Study of biological factors influencing bipolar
disorder.
Genetic Findings - CORRECT ANSWER Hereditary factors linked to bipolar disorder
susceptibility.
Calcium Signaling - CORRECT ANSWER Cellular signaling pathway implicated in mood
regulation.
Bipolar I Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Characterized by at least one manic episode.
Bipolar II Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Involves hypomanic episodes without full
manic episodes.
Clinical Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER Symptoms and signs of bipolar disorder in
patients.
Prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER Forecast of the disorder's course and outcome.
First-Line Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Initial recommended medication for bipolar
disorder management.
, Second-Line Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Alternative medication options when
first-line fails.
Medication for Mania - CORRECT ANSWER Options include mood stabilizers and
antipsychotics.
Medication for Depression - CORRECT ANSWER Options include antidepressants and
mood stabilizers.
Laboratory Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER Tests to monitor effects of bipolar
medications.
Kindling - CORRECT ANSWER Theoretical model explaining mood episode triggers.
Manic Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER Include elevated mood, increased energy,
impulsivity.
Psychotic Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER Delusions or hallucinations occurring during
mania.
Cyclothymic Temperament - CORRECT ANSWER Mood fluctuations without severe
episodes.
Family History - CORRECT ANSWER Genetic predisposition observed in bipolar
disorder cases.
Pharmacologic Response - CORRECT ANSWER Bipolar patients may react poorly to
antidepressants.
Diagnosis in Adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER Mania often misdiagnosed as conduct
disorders.
and Treatment UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Bipolar Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Mood disorder characterized by manic and
depressive episodes.
Neurobiology - CORRECT ANSWER Study of biological factors influencing bipolar
disorder.
Genetic Findings - CORRECT ANSWER Hereditary factors linked to bipolar disorder
susceptibility.
Calcium Signaling - CORRECT ANSWER Cellular signaling pathway implicated in mood
regulation.
Bipolar I Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Characterized by at least one manic episode.
Bipolar II Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Involves hypomanic episodes without full
manic episodes.
Clinical Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER Symptoms and signs of bipolar disorder in
patients.
Prognosis - CORRECT ANSWER Forecast of the disorder's course and outcome.
First-Line Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Initial recommended medication for bipolar
disorder management.
, Second-Line Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Alternative medication options when
first-line fails.
Medication for Mania - CORRECT ANSWER Options include mood stabilizers and
antipsychotics.
Medication for Depression - CORRECT ANSWER Options include antidepressants and
mood stabilizers.
Laboratory Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER Tests to monitor effects of bipolar
medications.
Kindling - CORRECT ANSWER Theoretical model explaining mood episode triggers.
Manic Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER Include elevated mood, increased energy,
impulsivity.
Psychotic Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER Delusions or hallucinations occurring during
mania.
Cyclothymic Temperament - CORRECT ANSWER Mood fluctuations without severe
episodes.
Family History - CORRECT ANSWER Genetic predisposition observed in bipolar
disorder cases.
Pharmacologic Response - CORRECT ANSWER Bipolar patients may react poorly to
antidepressants.
Diagnosis in Adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER Mania often misdiagnosed as conduct
disorders.
