Bipolar disorder US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Bipolar disorder Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ is an ion that is used as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder
Answer: Lithium
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
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Flashcard 2: What is the general treatment for manic episodes?
_____
Answer: Atypical antipsychotics
Extra:
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Flashcard 3: Patients with bipolar disorder have a high risk of _____
Answer: suicide
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Flashcard 4: In addition to mood stabilizers, bipolar disorder may also be treated with _____
Answer: antipsychotics
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
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Flashcard 5: Diagnosis of a(n) manic episode requires an elevated and/or irritable mood plus at least three "DIG FAST" criteria:
D: _____
I: Irresponsibility (seeks pleasure without regard to consequences)
G: Grandiosity (inflated self-esteem)
F: Flight of ideas (racing thoughts)
A: Agitation/increased Activity
S: Sleeplessness
T: Talkativeness or pressured speech
Answer: Distractibility
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Flashcard 6: Does a hypomanic episode present with psychotic features?
_____
Answer: No
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Flashcard 7: The mechanism of action of lithium may be related to inhibition of the _____ signaling pathway
Answer: IP3
Extra:
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Flashcard 8: Are antipsychotics used to prevent relapse or treat acute mania in bipolar disorder?
_____
Answer: Acute mania, only
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
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Flashcard 9: What anti-epileptics may be used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?
_____, carbamazepine, and lamotrigine
Answer: Valproate
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
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Flashcard 10: What is the general treatment for bipolar disorder?
_____
Answer: Mood stabilizers
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych
Watch Lithium [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pharmacology/units/medical-pharmacology-neuro-psych/videos/medical-pharmacology-neuropsych-mood-stabilizers-and-antiepileptic-drugs-lithium?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/psychiatry/videos/psychotic-and-mood-disorders?index=8]
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