Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder

BPD Multiple choice Questions

100

People with BPD often struggle with: 

a) Maintaining stable relationships

 b) Self-harm and suicidal thoughts

 c) A distorted sense of self 

d) All of the above

d) All of the above

200

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of BPD? 

a) Fear of abandonment

 b) Impulsive behavior 

c) Grandiose thoughts and feelings of superiority

 d) Difficulty regulating emotions

c) Grandiose thoughts and feelings of superiority (This is more characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder)

300

 Borderline personality disorder is primarily characterized by:

 a) Persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. b) Intense and unstable emotions, relationships, and self-image. 

c) Excessive anxiety and worry.

 d) Delusions and hallucinations.  

b) Intense and unstable emotions, relationships, and self-image.

400

Which of the following classes of medications is NOT typically used to treat symptoms associated with BPD? a) Antidepressants 

b) Antipsychotics

 c) Mood stabilizers 

d) Stimulants

d) Stimulants

500

Name 3 challenges faced by people with BPD

• Intense and unstable emotions: Rapid shifts in mood can make it difficult to maintain stable relationships and function in daily life.

• Fear of abandonment: This fear can lead to intense anxiety and desperate attempts to avoid perceived abandonment.

• Self-harm behaviors: Cutting, burning, or other forms of self-harm can be a way to cope with intense emotional pain.

• Difficulties in relationships: Unstable relationships and frequent conflicts can impact personal and professional life.

• Difficulties with self-image: A fluctuating sense of self can lead to feelings of emptiness and identity confusion.

BPD 1

100

True or False: People with BPD are manipulative and attention-seeking.

False. While some behaviors associated with BPD might appear manipulative, it's important to remember that these behaviors often stem from deep-seated emotional pain and a lack of coping mechanisms.

200

__________ is a type of therapy specifically designed to treat BPD, focusing on emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

300

Individuals with BPD often struggle with feelings of __________, even in stable relationships.

abandonment

400

People with BPD may engage in __________ behaviors, such as self-harm or substance abuse.

impulsive

500

• Approximately how many percent of the US population meets the diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

 1.6% 

Fun Fact about MN

100

What is the name of the Minnesota-based professional football team?

Minnesota Vikings

200

What is the name of the largest lake entirely within Minnesota?

Lake Mille Lacs

300

What is the name of the famous musician born in Duluth, Minnesota?

Bob Dylan

400

What is the state flower of Minnesota?

Showy Lady's Slipper

500

Which Minnesota city is known as the "Bread and Butter Capital of the World"?

Austin

Bipolar 1

100

The "high" phase of bipolar disorder is called _____.

Mania

200

What are 3 common treatments for bipolar disorder?

 Medications, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.

300

What are the two main types of bipolar disorder?

 Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder.

400

What are 3 potential causes of bipolar disorder?

Genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental factors.

500

Bipolar disorder affects an estimated ______ million adult Americans. 

5.7 million

Bipolar Multiple Choice Questions

100

Bipolar disorder is: 

a) A personality disorder

b) A mood disorder

c) An anxiety disorder 

d) A psychotic disorder

b) A mood disorder

200

Bipolar II Disorder is characterized by: 

a) At least one manic episode 

b) At least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode

 c) Primarily depressive episodes with occasional periods of hypomania 

d) No manic episodes, only periods of hypomania

b) At least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode

300

 Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a manic episode?

a) Increased energy and reduced need for sleep 

b) Racing thoughts and difficulty concentrating

 c) Feelings of sadness and hopelessness

 d) Inflated self-esteem and grandiosity

 

 c) Feelings of sadness and hopelessness

400

 Bipolar disorder is characterized by 

a) Extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels b) Persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness 

c) Excessive worry and anxiety 

d) Difficulty concentrating and remembering things

a) Extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels

500

Which of the following medications is often used to treat manic episodes? 

a) Antidepressants

 b) Antipsychotics 

c) Benzodiazepines 

d) Beta-blockers

b) Antipsychotics