1
Q
what is it
A
a long term disorder characterized by symptoms of schizophrenia and symptoms of a mood disorder
2
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what are the 2 types
A
bipolar
depressive
3
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bipolar type
A
depressive episodes + mania + schizophrenia symptoms
4
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depressive type
A
depressive episodes + schizophrenia symptoms
5
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diagnostic
A
rule out drug/alcohol abuse
physical exam to rule out other problems that may cause symptoms
6
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defining features
A
psychotic symptoms for 2 or more weeks without mood symptoms
drugs are not responsible for the symptoms
7
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signs and symptoms
A
depression or bipolar episode delusions hallucination impaired communication or speech impaired occupational or social functioning trouble with ADL's
8
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medications
A
antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers
9
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treatment
A
CBT
coping strategies and stress techniques
social skills training
if all those fail use ECT
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