Question 1

A prodrome in bipolar disorder refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  The characteristic symptoms an individual experiences that herald the onset of a manic, hypomanic, or depressive episode 
B)  The environmental or behavioral risk factors (e.g., sleep deprivation, lack of regularity in one's daily schedule) that place an individual at risk for mania, hypomania, or depression 
C)  The symptoms of a mood episode that are the most persistent and the last to resolve 
D)  The constellation of factors (e.g., genetic, environmental, developmental) that place an individual at risk for the development of a bipolar disorder 
A)  The characteristic symptoms an individual experiences that herald the onset of a manic, hypomanic, or depressive episode 
B)  The environmental or behavioral risk factors (e.g., sleep deprivation, lack of regularity in one's daily schedule) that place an individual at risk for mania, hypomania, or depression 
C)  The symptoms of a mood episode that are the most persistent and the last to resolve 
D)  The constellation of factors (e.g., genetic, environmental, developmental) that place an individual at risk for the development of a bipolar disorder A

Question 2

In Cyclothymic Disorder as defined in the DSM-5:

Accepted Answer

A)  There have been numerous hypomanic periods that meet criteria for a Hypomanic Episode. 
B)  There have been numerous depressive periods that meet criteria for a Major Depressive Episode. 
C)  During a 2-year period, hypomanic and depressive periods must have been present at least half the time. 
D)  During a 2-year period when mood symptoms have been present, periods of symptom remission can last no more than 2 weeks at a time. 
A)  There have been numerous hypomanic periods that meet criteria for a Hypomanic Episode. 
B)  There have been numerous depressive periods that meet criteria for a Major Depressive Episode. 
C)  During a 2-year period, hypomanic and depressive periods must have been present at least half the time. 
D)  During a 2-year period when mood symptoms have been present, periods of symptom remission can last no more than 2 weeks at a time. C

Question 3

Which of the following is true about Bipolar I Disorder as defined in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diagnostic criteria for a Major Depressive Episode is the same as it is in Bipolar II Disorder. 
B)  Manic episodes are severe enough to cause impairment in social and occupational functioning. 
C)  A history of a Major Depressive Episode is required for diagnosis. 
D)  Both a. and b. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The diagnostic criteria for a Major Depressive Episode is the same as it is in Bipolar II Disorder. 
B)  Manic episodes are severe enough to cause impairment in social and occupational functioning. 
C)  A history of a Major Depressive Episode is required for diagnosis. 
D)  Both a. and b. 
E)  All of the above D

Question 4

Which of the following is true about the diagnostic criteria of a manic episode?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sustained elevated, expansive, or irritable mood must last minimum of 2 weeks. 
B)  If mood is irritable, at least 4 additional symptoms are needed. 
C)  Severe impairment in functioning is not required to meet criteria. 
D)  If mood is elevated, at least 5 additional symptoms are needed. 
A)  Sustained elevated, expansive, or irritable mood must last minimum of 2 weeks. 
B)  If mood is irritable, at least 4 additional symptoms are needed. 
C)  Severe impairment in functioning is not required to meet criteria. 
D)  If mood is elevated, at least 5 additional symptoms are needed.

Question 5

According to the DSM-5 at least one Hypomanic Episode and one Major Depressive Episode are required to diagnose:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bipolar II Disorder 
B)  Cyclothymic Disorder 
C)  Bipolar I Disorder 
D)  Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 
A)  Bipolar II Disorder 
B)  Cyclothymic Disorder 
C)  Bipolar I Disorder 
D)  Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Question 6

A _________________ is a visual depiction of a client's mood episodes over time that allows both client and clinician to observe the pattern, severity, and timing of symptomatic periods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological follow-back 
B)  Visual narrative 
C)  Life chart 
D)  Syndrome calendar 
A)  Chronological follow-back 
B)  Visual narrative 
C)  Life chart 
D)  Syndrome calendar

Question 7

The first pharmacologic treatment for bipolar disorder was _________________ and appears effective in treating manic episodes, but less so for depressive episodes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Valproate 
B)  Lithium 
C)  Risperidone 
D)  Fluoxetine 
A)  Valproate 
B)  Lithium 
C)  Risperidone 
D)  Fluoxetine

Question 8

Zeitgebers and zeitstörers are concepts which most closely relate to which of the following interventions for bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy 
B)  Somatic Experiencing Therapy 
C)  Family Focused Therapy 
D)  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
A)  Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy 
B)  Somatic Experiencing Therapy 
C)  Family Focused Therapy 
D)  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Question 9

Which of the following is false about pediatric bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome is usually better in childhood onset as compared to adult onset bipolar disorder. 
B)  Mood instability is likely to appear similar to rapid cycling or mixed states. 
C)  Switches from elevated mood to depression tend to occur over relatively short periods of time. 
D)  Marked irritability, aggression, and rage are common and more likely than euphoric states. 
A)  Outcome is usually better in childhood onset as compared to adult onset bipolar disorder. 
B)  Mood instability is likely to appear similar to rapid cycling or mixed states. 
C)  Switches from elevated mood to depression tend to occur over relatively short periods of time. 
D)  Marked irritability, aggression, and rage are common and more likely than euphoric states.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about rapid cycling?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is defined in the DSM-5 as four or more discrete mood episodes occurring in a 12-month period. 
B)  It is more common in women and those with Bipolar II Disorder. 
C)  It is often associated with poorer course. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It is defined in the DSM-5 as four or more discrete mood episodes occurring in a 12-month period. 
B)  It is more common in women and those with Bipolar II Disorder. 
C)  It is often associated with poorer course. 
D)  All of the above

A prodrome in bipolar disorder refers to:

In Cyclothymic Disorder as defined in the DSM-5:

Which of the following is true about Bipolar I Disorder as defined in the DSM-5?

Which of the following is true about the diagnostic criteria of a manic episode?

According to the DSM-5 at least one Hypomanic Episode and one Major Depressive Episode are required to diagnose:

A _________________ is a visual depiction of a client's mood episodes over time that allows both client and clinician to observe the pattern, severity, and timing of symptomatic periods.

The first pharmacologic treatment for bipolar disorder was _________________ and appears effective in treating manic episodes, but less so for depressive episodes.

Zeitgebers and zeitstörers are concepts which most closely relate to which of the following interventions for bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is false about pediatric bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is true about rapid cycling?

Intake and Interviewing

Essentials of Diagnosis

Fundamentals of Treatment

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Mood Disorders I: Depressive Disorders

Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive, and Trauma Disorders

Eating, Oppositional Defiant, and Conduct Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Substance Related Disorders

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Exam 8: Mood Disorders II: Bipolar Disorders

A prodrome in bipolar disorder refers to:

In Cyclothymic Disorder as defined in the DSM-5:

Which of the following is true about Bipolar I Disorder as defined in the DSM-5?

Which of the following is true about the diagnostic criteria of a manic episode?

According to the DSM-5 at least one Hypomanic Episode and one Major Depressive Episode are required to diagnose:

A _________________ is a visual depiction of a client's mood episodes over time that allows both client and clinician to observe the pattern, severity, and timing of symptomatic periods.

The first pharmacologic treatment for bipolar disorder was _________________ and appears effective in treating manic episodes, but less so for depressive episodes.

Zeitgebers and zeitstörers are concepts which most closely relate to which of the following interventions for bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is false about pediatric bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is true about rapid cycling?

Intake and Interviewing

Essentials of Diagnosis

Fundamentals of Treatment

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Mood Disorders I: Depressive Disorders

Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive, and Trauma Disorders

Eating, Oppositional Defiant, and Conduct Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Personality Disorders

Substance Related Disorders

Filters