Bipolar disorder — Flashcards

In addition to mood stabilizers, _____ may be used as an adjunctive therapy for bipolar disorder

Are antipsychotics used to prevent relapse or treat acute mania in bipolar disorder? _____

What is the general treatment for bipolar disorder? _____

What is the general treatment for bipolar disorder? _____

Is lamotrigine used to prevent relapse or treat acute mania in bipolar disorder? _____

Patients with bipolar disorder have a high risk of _____

A manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood with persistently increased activity or energy for at least _____ (duration)

A hypomanic episode must last at least _____ consecutive days

A _____ episode is similar to a manic episode except mood disturbance doesn't cause marked impairment in social or occupational functioning

_____ disorder is defined by the presence of a hypomanic and a depressive episode