Bipolar disorder — Flashcards

Are valproate and carbamazepine used to prevent relapse or treat acute mania in bipolar disorder? _____

Bipolar depression is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

What does a diagnosis of bipolar I require? _____

Mild depressive symptoms and hypomanic symptoms lasting ≥ 2 years is characteristic of _____

Hint: condition

Manic symptoms and THC in urine is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Bipolar II is defined by presence of _____

Hint: definition

Which mood stabilizers are considered 1st line therapy for bipolar disorder? _____

Hint: 2

_____ is the treatment for an agitated and combative patient with acute mania

Hint: Haloperidol, lithium, or valproate

What is the recommended maintenance treatment for a patient with a history of kidney disease that presents with bipolar I disorder? _____

What drugs are used for maintenance therapy in bipolar disorder? 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____