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Bipolar Disorder: Manic and Depressive Phases Practice Questions

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  1. Q1. Which symptom is not typically seen in the manic phase of bipolar disorder?
  2. Q2. A client with bipolar II disorder experiences which of the following?
  3. Q3. During the depressive phase of bipolar disorder, which of the following is a required duration for major depressive episode diagnosis?
  4. Q4. Which of these describes “mixed features” specifier in bipolar episodes?
  5. Q5. One hallmark sign during a manic episode is which of the following behaviors?
  6. Q6. A key difference between hypomania and mania is:
  7. Q7. In client education for bipolar disorder, the nurse should emphasize:
  8. Q8. Which of the following is a common symptom of the depressive phase in bipolar disorder but less likely in unipolar depression?
  9. Q9. Which medication class is considered a mood stabilizer commonly used in bipolar disorder?
  10. Q10. If a client is experiencing elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, pressured speech, and distractibility for 5 days, this meets criteria for which episode?
  11. Q11. In bipolar disorder, rapid cycling refers to:
  12. Q12. During the manic phase, a client may show “flight of ideas.” This refers to:
  13. Q13. In the depressive phase of bipolar disorder, one might see “psychomotor retardation.” This means:
  14. Q14. Which statement is true regarding suicide risk in bipolar disorder?
  15. Q15. Which of these is a specifier for bipolar disorder describing a pattern of frequent mood shifts?
  16. Q16. A client in a manic phase may exhibit significantly reduced need for sleep, meaning:
  17. Q17. When comparing bipolar I and bipolar II disorders, which statement is accurate?
  18. Q18. In group therapy for clients with bipolar disorder, teaching the group to recognize early warning signs might include:
  19. Q19. In the depressive phase of bipolar disorder, the nurse should prioritize assessment of which of the following?