Bipolar & Related Disorders

Question 1

What is the primary symptom that distinguishes bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder?

Answer 1

Presence of manic episodes in bipolar I disorder

Question 2

True or False: Hypomanic episodes are a characteristic feature of bipolar II disorder.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the key difference between bipolar II disorder and cyclothymic disorder?

Answer 3

Presence of major depressive episodes in bipolar II disorder

Question 4

Fill in the blank: In cyclothymic disorder, symptoms do not meet the criteria for a _______ episode.

Answer 4

Major depressive

Question 5

What is the defining characteristic of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?

Answer 5

Severe recurrent temper outbursts

Question 6

True or False: Cyclothymic disorder is considered to be a milder form of bipolar disorder.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the primary symptom of substance/medication-induced bipolar and related disorder?

Answer 7

Symptoms are due to substance intoxication or withdrawal

Question 8

Which disorder in the bipolar category is characterized by rapid mood swings between mania and depression?

Answer 8

Bipolar I disorder with mixed features

Question 9

What is the key difference between bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder?

Answer 9

Severity of manic episodes

Question 10

True or False: Bipolar I disorder is more common in women than in men.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What is the primary symptom of other specified bipolar and related disorder?

Answer 11

Does not meet the full criteria for other bipolar disorders

Question 12

Fill in the blank: In unspecified bipolar and related disorder, the specific _______ cannot be determined.

Answer 12

Bipolar disorder

Question 13

Which disorder in the bipolar category is characterized by a distinct period of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood?

Answer 13

Bipolar II disorder

Question 14

What is the primary symptom of bipolar I disorder?

Answer 14

Presence of manic episodes

Question 15

True or False: Substance/medication-induced bipolar and related disorder is a chronic condition.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What is the key difference between bipolar I disorder with mixed features and bipolar II disorder?

Answer 16

Presence of full manic episodes in bipolar I disorder with mixed features

Question 17

Fill in the blank: In other specified bipolar and related disorder, the symptoms cause clinically significant _______ or impairment.

Answer 17

Distress

Question 18

Which disorder in the bipolar category is characterized by hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet the full criteria for bipolar I or II disorder?

Answer 18

Cyclothymic disorder

Question 19

What is the primary symptom of bipolar II disorder?

Answer 19

Presence of hypomanic episodes

Question 20

True or False: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder is more commonly diagnosed in adolescents than in adults.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the key difference between disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and bipolar I disorder?

Answer 21

Absence of distinct mood episodes in disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Question 22

Fill in the blank: In unspecified bipolar and related disorder, the specific _______ is not provided.

Answer 22

Bipolar disorder

Question 23

Which disorder in the bipolar category is characterized by persistent depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for major depressive disorder?

Answer 23

Other specified bipolar and related disorder

Question 24

What is the primary symptom of unspecified bipolar and related disorder?

Answer 24

Does not meet the criteria for any specific bipolar disorder

Question 25

True or False: Bipolar I disorder with mixed features is characterized by alternating periods of mania and hypomania.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the key difference between other specified bipolar and related disorder and unspecified bipolar and related disorder?

Answer 26

The level of specificity in symptom presentation

Question 27

Fill in the blank: In disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, the temper outbursts are _______ in nature.

Answer 27

Severe

Question 28

What is the primary characteristic of bipolar I disorder?

Answer 28

Presence of at least one manic episode

Question 29

What distinguishes bipolar II disorder from bipolar I disorder?

Answer 29

Presence of at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode, but no manic episodes

Question 30

What is the minimum duration of a manic episode for it to be considered in the diagnosis of bipolar disorders?

Answer 30

At least 1 week or any duration if hospitalization is necessary

Question 31

True or False: In bipolar I disorder, the occurrence of a depressive episode is not required for diagnosis.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What symptom must be present during a manic episode for it to be classified as severe?

Answer 32

Psychosis

Question 33

What is the key feature of cyclothymic disorder?

Answer 33

Numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms and depressive symptoms that do not meet criteria for a major depressive episode

Question 34

What distinguishes bipolar I disorder with mixed features from bipolar II disorder?

Answer 34

Presence of hypomanic or manic symptoms during depressive episodes

Question 35

What is the criteria for rapid cycling specifier in bipolar disorders?

Answer 35

Presence of at least four mood episodes in the past 12 months

Question 36

In the diagnosis of bipolar disorders, what is the significance of assessing family history?

Answer 36

Increased risk for bipolar disorders in individuals with a first-degree relative with the disorder

Question 37

What is the main difference between bipolar I disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?

Answer 37

Presence of severe recurrent temper outbursts in disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Question 38

What is the key feature that distinguishes bipolar disorders from other mood disorders?

Answer 38

Presence of manic, hypomanic, or mixed episodes

Question 39

What is the duration requirement for a hypomanic episode in bipolar disorders?

Answer 39

At least 4 consecutive days

Question 40

True or False: In bipolar II disorder, the presence of a manic episode is required for diagnosis.

Answer 40

False

Question 41

What is the primary feature of a major depressive episode in bipolar disorders?

Answer 41

Persistent depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in all or most activities

Question 42

What is the significance of assessing substance use in the diagnosis of bipolar disorders?

Answer 42

Substance use can exacerbate or mimic symptoms of bipolar disorders

Question 43

What is the key difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders in terms of manic episodes?

Answer 43

Bipolar I requires at least one manic episode, while bipolar II requires at least one hypomanic episode

Question 44

What is the duration requirement for a major depressive episode in bipolar disorders?

Answer 44

At least 2 weeks

Question 45

True or False: In the diagnosis of bipolar disorders, the presence of a mixed episode is not considered significant.

Answer 45

False

Question 46

What is the significance of assessing sleep patterns in the diagnosis of bipolar disorders?

Answer 46

Sleep disturbances are common in individuals with bipolar disorders

Question 47

What is the main difference between bipolar I disorder and substance/medication-induced bipolar and related disorder?

Answer 47

Onset of manic or hypomanic symptoms is associated with substance intoxication or withdrawal in substance/medication-induced bipolar and related disorder

Question 48

What is the primary symptom of a hypomanic episode in bipolar disorders?

Answer 48

Elevated, expansive, or irritable mood

Question 49

What is the key feature of bipolar I disorder with anxious distress specifier?

Answer 49

Presence of anxiety symptoms during a depressive or manic episode

Question 50

True or False: Individuals with bipolar disorders do not experience impairment in social or occupational functioning.

Answer 50

False

Question 51

What is the significance of assessing suicidal ideation in the diagnosis of bipolar disorders?

Answer 51

Individuals with bipolar disorders are at increased risk for suicidal behavior

Question 52

TRASTORNO BIPOLAR TIPO I

Answer 52

• Se requiere al menos un episodio maníaco, que puede estar seguido por episodios hipomaníacos o depresivos mayores. • Episodio maníaco: Estado de ánimo anormalmente elevado, expansivo o irritable, con aumento de la actividad o energía, que dura al menos 1 semana y está presente la mayor parte del día, casi todos los días. • Durante el episodio maníaco, deben presentarse al menos 3 (o cuatro si el estado de ánimo es irritable) de los siguientes síntomas: • Autoestima exagerada o grandiosidad. • Disminución de la necesidad de dormir. • Verborrea (más hablador de lo habitual). • Fuga de ideas o sensación subjetiva de que los pensamientos van a gran velocidad. • Distractibilidad. • Aumento de la actividad dirigida a metas o agitación psicomotora. • Implicación excesiva en actividades que tienen un alto potencial de consecuencias dolorosas (p. ej., compras excesivas, conductas sexuales inapropiadas). • Duración: Un episodio maníaco debe durar al menos 1 semana. • Edad de inicio: Suele comenzar en la adolescencia tardía o al inicio de la adultez (aproximadamente entre los 18 y 30 años).

Question 53

TRASTORNO BIPOLAR - TIPO II

Answer 53

• Se requiere al menos un episodio hipomaníaco y al menos un episodio depresivo mayor. • Episodio hipomaníaco: Estado de ánimo elevado, expansivo o irritable, con aumento de la actividad o energía, que dura al menos 4 días consecutivos. • Los síntomas son similares a los de la manía, pero menos graves y no causan un deterioro significativo en el funcionamiento social o laboral. • Episodio depresivo mayor: Al menos dos semanas de estado de ánimo deprimido o pérdida de interés/placer en casi todas las actividades, acompañado de síntomas como insomnio, fatiga, sentimientos de inutilidad, o pensamientos de muerte. • Duración: Un episodio hipomaníaco dura al menos 4 días; un episodio depresivo mayor dura al menos 2 semanas. • Edad de inicio: Suele comenzar en la adolescencia tardía o al inicio de la adultez.

Question 54

TRASTORNO CICLOTIMICO

Answer 54

Presencia durante al menos 2 años (1 año en niños y adolescentes) de múltiples periodos con síntomas hipomaníacos que no cumplen los criterios para un episodio hipomaníaco y numerosos periodos con síntomas depresivos que no cumplen los criterios para un episodio depresivo mayor. • Los síntomas están presentes al menos la mitad del tiempo y el individuo no ha estado sin síntomas por más de 2 meses seguidos. • Duración: 2 años en adultos, 1 año en niños y adolescentes. • Edad de inicio: Suele comenzar en la adolescencia o en la adultez temprana.