Bipolar Disorder Exam Review Questions with Correct Answers

A cyclical disorder with recurrent extreme fluctuations in mood, energy activity and behavior - Answer-Bipolar disorder TRUE OR FALSE: 1st episode of bipolar disorder is usually depressed - Answer-True TRUE OR FALSE: More women than men present as manic first - Answer-False (more men than women present as manic first) What is the average onset of bipolar disorder? - Answer-15-30 TRUE OR FALSE: Second messenger theories, infections, immunological reactions, nutritional deficiencies, sleep deprivation, disruption of circadian rhythms, endocrine abnormalities (hormonal disturbances, thyroid) and hypokalemia/hypercalcemia are all part of the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder - Answer-True TRUE OR FALSE: Suicide attempts are 30 times greater in patients who are depressed - Answer-True What are the 3 types of symptoms for bipolar disorder (mania)? - Answer-Mood, cognitive, activity and behavior What are the 3 mood symptoms for bipolar disorder? - Answer-Euphoric, elated, happy What are the 4 cognitive symptoms for bipolar disorder? - Answer-Grandiose, flight of ideas/racing thoughts, hallucinations and delusions, ideas of reference What are the activity and behavior symptoms for bipolar disorder? - Answer-Aggressiveness/violence/outbursts, insomnia/constant motion, impulsiveness, pressured speech, increased sexual activity, increased artistic abilities Which type of bipolar disorder requires at least one manic or mixed episode, but there may be episodes of hypomania, major depression, or mixed features? (This diagnosis conforms to the classic concept of manic depressive illness) - Answer-Bipolar I Which type of bipolar disorder requires neither a manic nor mixed episode, but does require at least one episode of hypomania in addition to an episode of depression? - Answer-Bipolar II TRUE OR FALSE: Addison's disease can induce/trigger mania - Answer-True TRUE OR FALSE: Carcinoid tumors can induce/trigger mania - Answer-True