Of the bipolar disorders, bipolar I is less serious than bipolar II.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Euphoria, boundless optimism, inflated self-esteem and grandiosity are characteristic
symptoms of Bipolar I disorder, current or most recent episode manic
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A family practice physician who has an office in the same building where you have your
private practice refers one of his patients to you suspecting medication abuse. You see a
48 year old man, John Clay Edsel, who tells you that his doctor prescribed an
antidepressant to help him with his symptoms of a major depressive episode. In a rapidfire
fashion, Mr. Edsel very quickly describes his symptom picture. As soon as he started
his antidepressant medication, Mr. Edsel reported that he began to have increased energy,
racing thoughts, found it hard to sit still, and it was difficult for him to concentrate. Mr.
Edsel also related a decreased need for sleep adding, Three hours is all I need to wake
up refreshed. Ill sleep longer when Im retired. He adds, After about 2 or 3 days I quit
taking the antidepressants. Mr. Edsels depression stopped but the new symptoms have
continued. What is Mr. Edsels diagnosis?
a) Major depressive disorder
b) Cyclothymic disorder
c) Bipolar II disorder
d) Bipolar I disorder
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