Bipolar Disorder Exam Questions with Latest Update

Bipolar Disorder I is: A. Manic, hypomanic, or mixed episodes. Depressive episodes typical (not required) B. Hypomanic or mixed episodes. Depressive Episodes C. for at least 2 years, presence of numerous periods of hypomania and depressive symptoms. Do not meet mania or MDD criteria - Answer-A Bipolar disorder II is: A. Manic, hypomanic, or mixed episodes. Depressive episodes typical (not required) B. Hypomanic or mixed episodes. Depressive Episodes C. for at least 2 years, presence of numerous periods of hypomania and depressive symptoms. Do not meet mania or MDD criteria - Answer-B Cyclothymic Disorder is: A. Manic, hypomanic, or mixed episodes. Depressive episodes typical (not required) B. Hypomanic or mixed episodes. Depressive Episodes C. for at least 2 years, presence of numerous periods of hypomania and depressive symptoms. Do not meet mania or MDD criteria - Answer-C 1. The preferred treatment option for a 20-year-old patient with bipolar disorder who has severe liver disease is: A. Valproic acid B. Lithium C. Carbamazepine D. Oxcarbazepine - Answer-B 2. During the lag time for onset of action of lithium, an appropriate adjunctive medication for acute mania might include a medication from which of the following classes? A. Antihistamines B. Benzodiazepines C. Beta-blockers D. Antidepressants - Answer-B 3. Lamotrigine should be used for which phase of bipolar disorder? A. Acute mania B. Acute depression C. Maintenance D. Rapid cycling - Answer-C 4. If lamotrigine is initiated in a patient receiving valproic acid (VPA), the starting dose of lamotrigine should be: A. Lower than if started in a patient not receiving VPA