Bipolar Disorder

Old School

100

the former name for BiPolar Disorder

Manic-Depressive Disorder

200

The ancient Greeks and Romans used this in baths to calm manic people and lift the spirits of depressed people.

Lithium Salts

300

In what year did the DSM introduce the phrase "bipolar disorder"?

1980

Which one?

100

Is defined by manic episodes lasting at least 7 days.

Bipolar I

200

Bipolar disorder usually appears between the ages of ________?

18 and 35

300

is defined by a pattern of depressive and hypomanic episodes.

Bipolar II

Misc?

100

Alternate treatments for Bipolar disorder can include?

ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)

Light Therapy

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) uses magnetic waves.

200

Bipolar is more common in people who have this relative with the condition?

First degree

300

If a person is not treated, bipolar-related mania episodes can last this long?

3 to 6 months

How do you feel?

100

Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as this disorder _____________.

Depression

200

Sad, hopelessness, irritability, emptiness, lack of appetite, and self-doubt are all symptoms of?

Depression

300

feeling very happy, distracted, not sleeping, making rash decisions, agitation, and spending large sums of money are symptoms of?

Mania

Oh my! The meds!

100

This class of medications works as a mood stabilizer by calming the hyperactivity in the brain.

Anticonvulsants

200

This class of medications may affect blood counts and need periodic labs.

Anticonvulsants

300

Medications that contain this ________ can increase the risk of toxicity from Lithium.

NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications)