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RNSG 2213 Exam #2What are bipolar spectrum disorders? - correct answer Brain disorders that cause unusual shifts in mood, energy, judgement and the ability to carry out daily tasks. It is a flaw in chemistry, not character. Characterized by periods of mania or hypomania What is the epidemiology of bipolar disorders and what are the common misdiagnosis? - correct answer •Onset in age: 18 in BP 1, 20 in BP 2 •Gender: B1 equal in Ms & Fs, B2 twice as common in Fs •Commonly misdiagnosed as: depression, BPD What are the three types of bipolar disorders and their characteristics? - correct answer •BP 1: characterized by at least one episode of mania, commonly includes major depressive episodes and psychosis. Marked impairment of social and occupational functioning. •BP 2: characterized by at least one period of hypomania (never full mania) alternating with one or more periods of depression. •Cyclothymic disorder: characterized by alternating hypomania and dysthymia (not major depression) for at least 2 years duration. What is mania and it's characteristics? - correct answer An exaggerated, elevated, expansive or irritable mood, accompanied by a persistent increase in activity and/or energy -feelings of euphoria or irritability and anger -impulsive, high-risk behavior: shopping sprees, drug and alcohol misuse, sexual promiscuity -increased activity, energy, rapid speech -fleeting, often grandiose ideas. Disorganized thoughts -decreased sleep, decreased appetite, decreased concentration -delusions and hallucinations (severe) What is hypomania and it's characteristics? - correct answer Less severe and less intense form of mania that must last at least four days. Psychotic symptoms are not present.