bipolar disorder

Question 1

40% of children with bipolar disorder start out with ________________?

Answer 1

Major depressive disorder

Question 2

If a child has early onset of bipolar disorder what is likely to occur?

Answer 2

More severe bipolar disorder than later onset

Question 3

What are some symptoms seen with early onset bipolar disorder?

Answer 3

irritability, rapid cycling, manic depression

Features of ADHD or other behavior disorders

Question 4

What are these?
Acute and early onset of depression
Psychotic symptoms
Family history

Answer 4

Risk factors for bipolar disorder

Question 5

What are these?
Classic manic symptoms
Severe mood changes
Inflated self-esteem
Increased energy; decreased need for sleep
Distractibility
Physical agitation
Risk-taking behaviors
Hypersexuality

Answer 5

symptoms seen with later onset bipolar disorder

Question 6

Which medication is used to treat bipolar disorder?

Answer 6

Lithium

**patient will need psychiatric referral as not managed in primary care.