Which two of the following statements regarding bipolar disorder are correct? A. Antipsychotics are ineffective in the management of mania. B. The first episode of elevated mood is... Which two of the following statements regarding bipolar disorder are correct? A. Antipsychotics are ineffective in the management of mania. B. The first episode of elevated mood is usually very severe, with subsequent episodes becoming milder. C. Sleep disturbance is commonly an early indicator of relapse D. A correct diagnosis is made within the first 12 months for around 75% of people with new onset bipolar disorder. E. Lamotrigine is a mood stabiliser which is particularly helpful in managing depression in bipolar disorders.
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The question is asking which two of the provided statements about bipolar disorder are correct. It presents multiple statements related to the disorder and requests the selection of the correct pair from the options provided.
Answer
C and E.
The final answer is C and E.
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The final answer is C and E.
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Sleep disturbances are early indicators of bipolar disorder relapse. Lamotrigine is recognized as a mood stabilizer effective in treating bipolar depression.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming antipsychotics can't help with mania; they can be effective.
Sources
- VA DoD CPG for Management of Bipolar Disorder - healthquality.va.gov
- Bipolar Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment | AAFP - aafp.org
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