bpd & gad quiz

You are evaluating your patient and you have determined that they meet criteria for a manic episode. Your rule out(s) should be:

bipolar I only

Which of the following are symptoms of a manic episode?

grandiosity, flight of ideas, decreased need for sleep

Common difficulties in Bipolar Disorders include

lower life expectancy, elevated risk of suicide, cardiovascular problems, lack of treatment adherence

Your patient experiences symptoms concerning for a manic episode after a cocaine binge. Under what conditions can you diagnose a manic episode?

Unless the patient experiences these symptoms outside of the use of cocaine, you cannot diagnose a manic episode

The most common anxiety disorders among adolescents are

Specific phobia and social anxiety disorder

The specifiers for Bipolar I are based on

The current or most recent episode

t/f: You can diagnose both Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar I Disorder

false

Behavioral training for generalized anxiety disorder includes

relaxation training

t/f: Both a manic and depressive episode are required for a diagnosis of Bipolar I

false

a diagnosis of Bipolar I requires:

A manic episode only

Firstline treatment for Bipolar Disorders is usually

medications, such as lithium and/or antipsychotics

The difference between a manic and hypomanic episode is

The intensity; manic episodes are more severe than hypomanic episodes

Neural circuitry of anxiety disorders include

insula, amygdala

Which of the following are commonly prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder?

benzodiazepines and SSRIs

Along with depression, _________ is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in the US

generalized anxiety disorder

Order these disorders/states from HIGHEST (1) peak positive affect to LOWEST (5) peak positive affect

highest

1. bipolar I

2. bipolar II

3. normal mood

4. major depressive disorder

lowest