Course Description: This course is based on a publication by the National Institute of Mental Health that is about bipolar disorders; it's also on the NIMH website. This is a detailed article and booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments of bipolar disorder. The article also provides information for consumers on getting help and coping with the disorder. This publication is an excellent primer for the mental health professional and provides the practitioner with a great deal of much needed information. The course is targeted for beginning and intermediate practitioners.
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with an overview of bipolar disorders. Specifically, a professional will:
Describe the symptoms and types of bipolar disorders
Explain the what the causes of bipolar disorder are
Identify effective treatments methods
Citation: National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar Disorder Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services; Printed 2001, Reprinted September 2002, NIH Publication No. 02-3679
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Exam Questions for Bipolar Disorder
1. A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function is called ___________ or ________________
manic-depressive illness; bipolar disorder
mood disorder; bipolar disorder
mood disorder; manic-depressive illness
functional disorder; mood disorder 2. Bipolar disorder is characterized by ___________ of mania and depression.
periods
episodes
intervals
extremes 3. All of the following are symptoms of mania EXCEPT:
Excessively “high”, overly good, euphoric mood
Racing thoughts
Spending sprees
Realization that one is having an episode of mania 4. All of the following are symptoms of depression EXCEPT:
Decreased energy
General feeling that a manic phase will follow
Sleeping too much or can’t sleep
Thoughts of death or suicide 5. Severe episodes of mania or depression sometimes include symptoms of _________
hypomania
psychosis
dysthymia
bulimia 6. Signs and symptoms that may accompany suicidal feelings include all the following EXCEPT:
A realization that suicidal feelings cannot be treated
Talking about feeling suicidal or wanting to die
Feeling helpless
Abusing alcohol or drugs 7. A person is said to have ____________ disorder when 4 or more episodes of illness occur within a 12-month period.
bipolar I
rapid-cycling bipolar
bipolar II
cyclothymia 8. Bipolar disorder is caused
exclusively by genes
by genes and other factors
by a single gene
by a single gene in combination with other factors 9. The optimal treatment for managing bipolar disorder is thought to be
a combination of medication and psychosocial treatment –
gene therapy
medication combined with meditation
none of the above 10. __________ was the first mood-stabilizing medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Valproate
Lamotrigine
Lithium
Neurontin 11. Bipolar disorder
does not affect the functioning of any organ of the body except the brain
affects the functioning of the thyroid gland also
always necessitates treatment for thyroid problems
none of the above 12. Psychosocial treatment includes all the following EXCEPT:
Psychoeducation
Family therapy
Cognitive Behavioral therapy
Intensive psychotherapy
Bipolar Disorder
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