SIGECAPS
This symptom refers to loss of pleasure or interest in previously enjoyable activities.
What is anhedonia?
This DIGFAST symptom refers to feeling rested after only a few hours of sleep.
What is decreased need for sleep?
This bipolar disorder requires at least one manic episode.
What is Bipolar I?
This medication is considered the gold standard treatment for bipolar disorder.
What is Lithium?
This anticonvulsant is often used for bipolar disorder with psychotic agitation.
What is Depakote (Valproic Acid)?
How many SIGECAPS symptoms are required for Major Depressive Disorder, including one core symptom?
What are 5 symptoms?
This DIGFAST symptom involves believing you have exceptional powers, talents, or importance.
What is grandiosity?
This bipolar disorder requires hypomania and at least one depressive episode.
What is Bipolar II?
The therapeutic range for lithium is:
What is 0.5–1.2 mEq/L?
Depakote primarily affects these two organs.
What are the liver and pancreas?
A patient reports insomnia, fatigue, guilt, poor concentration, appetite loss, and depressed mood for 3 weeks. What diagnosis is most likely?
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
How long must mania last to meet DSM criteria?
What is at least 1 week?
Hypomania must last at least this many days.
What are 4 days?
A lithium level greater than this value is considered toxic.
What is 1.5 mEq/L?
The therapeutic Depakote range is:
What is 50–120 mcg/mL?
This depressive disorder requires only 2 SIGECAPS symptoms but lasts at least 2 years.
What is Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)?
A patient spent $10,000 online, started three businesses, and has slept 2 hours nightly for a week. Name two DIGFAST symptoms present.
Any two: impulsivity, activity increase, decreased sleep, grandiosity, etc.
This bipolar disorder involves hypomania alternating with dysthymia for most of two years.
What is Cyclothymia?
Name two organs affected by long-term lithium use.
What are the kidneys and thyroid?
Which two anticonvulsants carry a risk for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
What are Lamotrigine and Carbamazepine?
Name the 8 SIGECAPS criteria.
Sleep, Interest, Guilt, Energy, Concentration, Appetite, Psychomotor changes, Suicide.
How many DIGFAST symptoms are needed for mania according to your lecture?
What are 4 of 7 symptoms plus elevated/irritable mood?
A patient has mania and depressive symptoms at the same time. This specifier is called:
What is Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Features?
A patient taking lithium develops ataxia, tremor, slurred speech, and confusion. What is occurring?
What is lithium toxicity?
This anticonvulsant is particularly useful for bipolar depression.
What is Lamotrigine?