MH Bipolar Disorder Exam Questions and Answers

What is another name for bipolar disorder? - Answer-Manic-depression People with __________ are the happiest, most excited and optimistic people you will meet. They do not sleep or eat. They talk constantly. They take horrific chances and do foolish things. Psychosis may occur. - Answer-Mania What is a mood disorder that is characterized by at least one-week-long manic episode that results in excessive energy and activity? - Answer-Bipolar I disorder Is Bipolar I disorder more prevalent in men or women? - Answer-Men _______________ mania feels wonderful at the beginning, but it turns scary and dark as it progresses toward loss of control and confusion. - Answer-Euphoric _______________ mania is also referred to as a mixed state or agitated depression, with depressive symptoms along with mania. - Answer-Dysphoric What is a low-level mania that alternates with profound depression (aka hypomania)? - Answer-Bipolar II Disorder Is Bipolar II more common in men or women? - Answer-Women Is psychosis present in hypomania? - Answer-No, never Hypomania is accompanied by excessive activity and energy for at least _______ days and involves at least _________ of the behaviors listed under mania. - Answer-Four days Three behaviors What are symptoms of hypomania that alternate with symptoms of mild to moderate depression for at least two years in adults and one year in children? - Answer-Cyclothymic Disorder Rapid cycling may have at least _______ mood episodes in a 12-month period. - Answer-4 Rapid cycling is associated with more ____________ symptoms. - Answer-Severe ____________________ is known to be associated with depressed moods and is seen in some patients experiencing rapid cycling. - Answer-Hypothyroidism