Bipolar Disorder Midterm 2 Review -

Midterm 2 Review

Symptoms of a manic episode include __________ mood changes.

long period of feeling 'high', overly happy/outgoing mood.

Individuals with mania may experience __________ mood agitation.

irritable mood.

Behavioral changes in mania can include very fast __________.

talking.

Increased goal-directed activities and __________ are signs of mania.

being restless/not sleeping.

Bipolar I disorder requires at least one manic episode that lasts for __________ days.

7. 
   

Bipolar II does not include __________ episodes.

full blown manic.

Individuals diagnosed with BP-NOS have symptoms but do not meet the specific criteria for BP I or __________.

II.

Cyclothymic disorder involves at least two years of __________ episodes.

hypomanic.

Rapid cycling bipolar disorder includes four or more episodes of major __________ in a year.

depression.

Mania states can include hypomania and __________ mania.

acute.

Schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder both exhibit __________ symptoms.

psychotic.

In bipolar disorder, __________ episodes are more common in females.

depressive.

The main difference between major depression and __________ episodes is their fluctuation.

depressive.

Common risks of bipolar disorder include spending sprees and __________ behaviors.

hypersexual.

The Atman self-rating mania scale helps assess the __________ of manic symptoms.

presence.

Changes in individuals with bipolar disorder may lead to an increased size of __________.

ventricles.

Decreased white matter in the corpus callosum is associated with __________.

suicidality.

The right amygdala is involved in determining and reading __________ expressions.

facial.

Gout is often referred to as the __________ of kings.

disease.

Common triggers of gout include purines found in __________.

meats.

Lithium is recognized as a mood __________ for bipolar disorder.

stabilizer.

John Cade published a paper on lithium's __________ effects in bipolar patients.

calming.

Evidence links higher levels of uric acid with an increased risk of __________ episodes.

manic.

Glutamate is identified as the number one excitatory __________.

neurotransmitter.

Excessive __________ levels in the frontal cortex can lead to psychosis.

dopamine.

Cocaine and amphetamine increase __________ levels, which may lead to psychosis.

dopamine.

Antagonists are drugs that block __________.

receptors.

Long-term use of antipsychotics can lead to __________ symptoms.

dyskinesias.

Inflammation can trigger an increase in __________, leading to neuron death.

glutamate.

Eating a diet high in purines can result in higher levels of __________ acid.

uric.

Hyper (methylation) is a process that can act as __________ signals in gene expression.

stop.

Drugs used to treat depression often act as __________ blockers.

reuptake.

Higher methylation corresponds to less protection from gene __________.

expression.

Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is characterized by fast shifts between __________ and lows.

highs.

Estrogen is believed to be __________ of inflammation.

protective.