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The most common type of mania in adults is: [Help]

A Mixed mania.

B Classic mania.

C Rapid cycling.

D Substance induced mania.

Which of the following diagnoses will be made if patient has one classic manic episode? [Help]

A Bipolar I disorder

B Bipolar II disorder

C Cyclothymic disorder

D Major Depressive disorder

Which form of bipolar disorders may carry more serious impairment in work and social functioning? [Help]

A Double depression

B Atypical Depression

C Bipolar II disorder

D Bipolar I disorder

All the following appear to be important to avoid if one is suffering from bipolar disorder, EXCEPT: [Help]

A Sleep deprivation.

B Traveling across time zones.

C Significant caffeine use.

D Omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

Which of the following statements is true? [Help]

A Only FDA approved medications should be used to treat bipolar disorder.

B Treatment of bipolar disorder should always include the use of lithium.

C Since anxiety is often co-occurring with bipolar disorder, the use of an anxiolytic such as Xanax is often indicated.

D Many individuals suffering from cyclothymia will, at some point in their lives, experience a worsening of the condition and convert to full blown bipolar I or II.

Which of the following statements is true? [Help]

A It is generally agreed that bipolar disorder can be treated by using one or two mood stabilizers.

B Antidepressants are often required to obtain full remission in childhood bipolar disorder.

C Because of concerns about toxicity, lithium should not be used in pre-adolescent children suffering with bipolar disorder.

D Sleep deprivation therapy can sometimes successfully treat mania.

Which of the following anticonvulsant drugs does NOT treat mania? [Help]

A Depakote

B Lamictal

C Tegretol

D Trileptal

All of the following medications can be used to treat acute, severe manic episodes, EXCEPT: [Help]

A SSRIs.

B Klonopin.

C Depakote.

D Zyprexa.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? [Help]

A Although ECT can be a useful treatment for severe and psychotic depressions, it is sometimes effective in treating mania.

B Approximately 25% of people successfully treated for bipolar disorder can be weaned off their medications in their mid-40s with little chance of recurring episodes.

C Rates of diagnoses of bipolar disorders have increased significantly in recent years.

D Lifestyle management and psychotherapy are crucial in the successful treatment of bipolar disorders.

Which of the following medications is considered to be the best first-line medication choice for classic mania? [Help]

A Latuda

B Lithium

C Wellbutrin

D Lamictal

Which of the following may trigger rapid cycling? [Help]

A Antidepressants

B Methamphetamine

C Thyroid disease

D All of the above

Which of the following medications can be used as a monotherapy in treating bipolar depression? [Help]

A Caplyta

B Lamictal

C Lithium

D All of the above

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