Assignment Task: Questions on Bipolar and Bipolar Related Disorders
Question 1: What are the prevalence and neurobiology of bipolar and bipolar related disorders?
Question 2: How is bipolar different compare to other bipolar related disorder in relation to the diagnostic criteria including presentation of symptoms according to DSM 5 TR criteria.
Question 3: Discuss special populations and considerations (children, adolescent, pregnancy/post-partum, older adult, emergency care) bipolar and related disorder-be specific, not general and address at least one for EACH category demonstrating critical thinking beyond basics of HIPPA and informed consent: legal considerations, ethical considerations, cultural considerations, social determinants of health.
Question 4: What is FDA and/or clinical practice guidelines approved pharmacological treatment options in relation to acute and mixed episodes vs maintenance pharmacological treatment for bipolar and related disorder
Question 5: What are the medication treatment options for bipolar disorder, side effects, FDA approvals and warnings. What is important to monitor in terms of labs, comorbid medical issues and why important for monitoring.
Question 6: Provides three examples on how to prescribe medication for bipolar patient and the prescription must contains date, medication and strength, amount to be taken, route to be taken, frequency, indication, quantity, refills; providers signature.
Reference:
Perlis, R. H., & Ostacher, M. J. (2016a). Bipolar disorder. In T. A. Stern, M. Favo, T. E. Wilens, & J. F. Rosenbaum. (Eds.), Massachusetts General Hospital psychopharmacology and neurotherapeutics (pp. 48-60). Elsevier.