Bipolar Disorder (BPD)

Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)

• Questionaire to assist with diagnosis of bipolar disorder

CANMAT Guidelines 

• Canadian guidelines for treatment of bipolar disorder

Async Activity 

• https://rise.articulate.com/share/ef7LwvXCqiIBnUZVmqHgJToq7q-KkXTn#/

1. Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of mania? 

a) Reduced sleep 

b) Talkative  

c) Anhedonia  

d) Erratic behaviour  

2. The following are diagnostic criteria for bipolar 1 EXCEPT? 

a) Depressive and manic episode not explained by other disorder 

b) At least one manic episode 

c) Episode not secondary to substances 

d) Symptoms do not cause functional impairment  

3. Patient BP has a diagnosis of bipolar 1 and presents with acute mania. The following are appropriate first line agents EXCEPT?

a) Lithium 

b) Divalproex

c) Lamotrigine

d) Quetiapine

4. Which of the following is not an appropriate first line agent for depression secondary to bipolar disorder? 

a) Sertraline

b) Lamotrigine

c) Quetiapine 

d) Lithium

5. Following acute manic episode, how long to trial medication before determining efficacy? 

a) 2-3 days at therapeutic doses 

b) 1-2 weeks at therapeutic doses 

c) 2-4 weeks at therapeutic doses 

d) 3 months at therapeutic doses 

6. Following acute depressive episode, how long to trial medication before determining efficacy? 

a) 2-3 days at therapeutic doses 

b) 1-2 weeks at therapeutic doses 

c) 2-4 weeks at therapeutic doses 

d) 3 months at therapeutic doses 

1. c

2. d

3. c

4. a

5. b

6. c