An Overview of Bipolar Disorders: Pre-Test

Please select the date this live training occurred.*

1. Bipolar disorder is a mental Illness that________________*

a. Causes a person to alternate between two personalities

b. Causes shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration

c. Is classified as an anxiety disorder

d. Is not life long

2. Symptoms of a manic episode include. (Select all that apply).*

a. Excessive sleep

b. Racing thoughts

c. Decreased mood

d. Excessive appetite for sex

3. A mixed episode is______________.*

a. When elements of mania and hypomania are present at the same time.

b. When elements of depression and dysthymia are present at the same time.

c. When elements of mania and depression are present at the same time.

d. When elements of depression, mania, and hypomania.

4. Treatment of bipolar disorder is___________.*

a. Effective with only medication.

b. Effective with medication and therapy

c. Effective with therapy and inpatient treatment

d. Effective with self-care and meditation

5. Bipolar I is distinguished from Bipolar II by______________.*

a. Being diagnosed before age 18

b. At least one manic episode that lasts for at least 7 days

c. Low levels of stage 1 mania

d. Delusional thoughts and paranoia