QMHA FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 EXAM Q&A
STUDY GUIDE UPDATED 2026
◉ Sub-types of ADHD. Answer: Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive,
predominantly inattentive, combined hyperactive/inattentive
◉ Bipolar or related disorders. Answer: atypical, dramatic swings in
mood, and activity levels that go from periods of feeling intensely
happy, irritable, and impulsive to periods of intense sadness and feelings
of hopelessness.
◉ Manic episode. Answer: abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable
mood accompanied by increased energy or activity that substantially
impairs functioning.
◉ Hypomanic episode. Answer: similar to a manic episode, however not
severe enough to cause serious social or occupational problems.
◉ Major depressive episode. Answer: persistent depressed mood or loss
of interest or pleasure.
◉ Mixed state. Answer: includes symptoms of both a manic episode and
a major depressive episode.
, ◉ Bipolar I. Answer: having at least one manic episode in a person's
life.
◉ Bipolar II. Answer: having been a more regular occurrence of
depressive episodes along with a hypomanic episode, but not a full-
blown manic episode.
◉ Cyclothymic disorder or cyclothymia. Answer: a diagnosis used for a
mild form of bipolar disorder.
◉ Depressive disorders. Answer: characterized by a sad, hopeless,
empty, or irritable mood, and somatic and cognitive changes that
significantly interfere with daily life.
◉ Major depressive disorder. Answer: defined as having a depressed
mood for most of the day and a marked loss of interest or pleasure,
among other symptoms present nearly every day for at least two-weeks.
May appear as more irritable than a sad disposition.
◉ MDD causes. Answer: genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
◉ Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Answer: children who display a
frequent and persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood,
argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness.
STUDY GUIDE UPDATED 2026
◉ Sub-types of ADHD. Answer: Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive,
predominantly inattentive, combined hyperactive/inattentive
◉ Bipolar or related disorders. Answer: atypical, dramatic swings in
mood, and activity levels that go from periods of feeling intensely
happy, irritable, and impulsive to periods of intense sadness and feelings
of hopelessness.
◉ Manic episode. Answer: abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable
mood accompanied by increased energy or activity that substantially
impairs functioning.
◉ Hypomanic episode. Answer: similar to a manic episode, however not
severe enough to cause serious social or occupational problems.
◉ Major depressive episode. Answer: persistent depressed mood or loss
of interest or pleasure.
◉ Mixed state. Answer: includes symptoms of both a manic episode and
a major depressive episode.
, ◉ Bipolar I. Answer: having at least one manic episode in a person's
life.
◉ Bipolar II. Answer: having been a more regular occurrence of
depressive episodes along with a hypomanic episode, but not a full-
blown manic episode.
◉ Cyclothymic disorder or cyclothymia. Answer: a diagnosis used for a
mild form of bipolar disorder.
◉ Depressive disorders. Answer: characterized by a sad, hopeless,
empty, or irritable mood, and somatic and cognitive changes that
significantly interfere with daily life.
◉ Major depressive disorder. Answer: defined as having a depressed
mood for most of the day and a marked loss of interest or pleasure,
among other symptoms present nearly every day for at least two-weeks.
May appear as more irritable than a sad disposition.
◉ MDD causes. Answer: genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
◉ Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Answer: children who display a
frequent and persistent pattern of angry or irritable mood,
argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness.
