QMHA - MENTAL DISORDERS EXAM
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ADHD - ANS persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.
Sub-types of ADHD - ANS Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, predominantly inattentive,
combined hyperactive/inattentive
Bipolar or related disorders - ANS 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 - ANS abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood accompanied by
increased energy or activity that substantially impairs functioning.
Hypomanic episode - ANS similar to a manic episode, however not severe enough to cause
serious social or occupational problems.
Major depressive episode - ANS persistent depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure.
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, Mixed state - ANS includes symptoms of both a manic episode and a major depressive
episode.
Bipolar I - ANS having at least one manic episode in a person's life.
Bipolar II - ANS 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 - ANS a diagnosis used for a mild form of bipolar
disorder.
Depressive disorders - ANS characterized by a sad, hopeless, empty, or irritable mood, and
somatic and cognitive changes that significantly interfere with daily life.
Major depressive disorder - ANS 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 - ANS genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder - ANS children who display a frequent and persistent pattern of
angry or irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness.
Symptoms of ODD - ANS angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or
vindictiveness. Frequently resentful, or easily annoyed.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
ADHD - ANS persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.
Sub-types of ADHD - ANS Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, predominantly inattentive,
combined hyperactive/inattentive
Bipolar or related disorders - ANS 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 - ANS abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood accompanied by
increased energy or activity that substantially impairs functioning.
Hypomanic episode - ANS similar to a manic episode, however not severe enough to cause
serious social or occupational problems.
Major depressive episode - ANS persistent depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure.
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, Mixed state - ANS includes symptoms of both a manic episode and a major depressive
episode.
Bipolar I - ANS having at least one manic episode in a person's life.
Bipolar II - ANS 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 - ANS a diagnosis used for a mild form of bipolar
disorder.
Depressive disorders - ANS characterized by a sad, hopeless, empty, or irritable mood, and
somatic and cognitive changes that significantly interfere with daily life.
Major depressive disorder - ANS 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 - ANS genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder - ANS children who display a frequent and persistent pattern of
angry or irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness.
Symptoms of ODD - ANS angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or
vindictiveness. Frequently resentful, or easily annoyed.
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