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Which of the following is a characteristic of a manic episode?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a manic episode?
- Lack of interest in activities
- Decreased need for sleep (correct)
- Feelings of sadness
- Inability to concentrate
Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypomanic episode?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypomanic episode?
- Need for hospitalization
- Marked impairment in functioning
- Presence of psychotic features
- Increased activity or energy (correct)
Which of the following is required for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?
Which of the following is required for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?
- At least one major depressive episode
- At least two weeks of symptoms
- At least one manic episode (correct)
- At least one hypomanic episode
Which neurotransmitters have been linked to bipolar disorder?
Which neurotransmitters have been linked to bipolar disorder?
What is the minimum duration of symptoms for cyclothymic disorder in adults?
What is the minimum duration of symptoms for cyclothymic disorder in adults?
Which symptoms can help distinguish between bipolar I disorder and ADHD in children and adolescents?
Which symptoms can help distinguish between bipolar I disorder and ADHD in children and adolescents?
Which psychosocial interventions are considered evidence-based for the treatment of bipolar disorder?
Which psychosocial interventions are considered evidence-based for the treatment of bipolar disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a major depressive episode?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a major depressive episode?
Which of the following is required for a diagnosis of bipolar II disorder?
Which of the following is required for a diagnosis of bipolar II disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypomanic episode?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypomanic episode?
Which of the following symptoms are specific to manic episodes in adults?
Which of the following symptoms are specific to manic episodes in adults?
Which of the following statements is true about the heredity of bipolar disorder?
Which of the following statements is true about the heredity of bipolar disorder?
What is the most effective pharmacotherapy for 'classic bipolar disorder' characterized by low likelihood of mixed mood states and rapid cycling?
What is the most effective pharmacotherapy for 'classic bipolar disorder' characterized by low likelihood of mixed mood states and rapid cycling?
What is the specifier provided by DSM-5-TR for bipolar disorder involving mood reactivity and at least two of the following: significant weight gain or increase in appetite, hypersomnia, leaden paralysis, interpersonal rejection sensitivity?
What is the specifier provided by DSM-5-TR for bipolar disorder involving mood reactivity and at least two of the following: significant weight gain or increase in appetite, hypersomnia, leaden paralysis, interpersonal rejection sensitivity?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a manic episode?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a manic episode?
Which of the following is required for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?
Which of the following is required for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder?
What is the minimum duration of symptoms for cyclothymic disorder in adults?
What is the minimum duration of symptoms for cyclothymic disorder in adults?
Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter linked to bipolar disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter linked to bipolar disorder?
Which of the following areas of the brain has NOT been found to have structural and functional abnormalities in bipolar disorder?
Which of the following areas of the brain has NOT been found to have structural and functional abnormalities in bipolar disorder?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT specific to manic episodes in youth 7 to 16 years of age?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT specific to manic episodes in youth 7 to 16 years of age?
Which of the following psychosocial interventions is NOT considered evidence-based for the treatment of bipolar disorder?
Which of the following psychosocial interventions is NOT considered evidence-based for the treatment of bipolar disorder?
