NUR 330 Bipolar

NUR 330 Bipolar
1. bipolar etiology
Answer
- genetic factor
- physiologic factor
- psych factor
2. genetic factor of bipolar
Answer
- multiple combination of interacting gene
- increased risk when FAMILY RELATIVES have the disorder
- some evidence of chromosomal susceptibility
3. neurotransmittersresponsible for bipolar
Answer
serotonin norepinephrine
dopamine
4. psychological factorsfor bipolar
Answer
stress vulnerability, cognitive distortions, learned helplessness
5. bipolar I
Answer
- most serious and sometimes debilitating of this group of disorders
- chronic illness characterized by one or more manic episodes alternating with major depressive
episodes
6. bipolar II
Answer
serious condition due to occurrence of major depressive episodes, MANIA NOT AS INTENSE