PSYC 1201-90 Introduction to Mental Health Quiz Question 1 (1 point) ___________

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PSYC 1201-90 Introduction to Mental Health

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Question 1 (1 point)

____________ is a subtype of Bipolar Disorder in which the person experiences periods of hypomania and mild depression.

Question 1 options:

Cyclothymic disorder

Bipolar rapid cycling

Bipolar mixed

Bipolar II

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Question 2 (1 point)

_______________ is a subtype of Bipolar Disorder in which the person experiences simultaneous symptoms of mania and depression.

Question 2 options:

Cyclothymic disorder

Bipolar rapid cycling

Bipolar mixed

Bipolar II

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Question 3 (1 point)

It is common to feel great while __________ and refuse treatment, but ___________ episodes should not be ignored because they can lead to full-blown mania.

Question 3 options:

depressive; manic

hypomanic; hypomanic

manic; hypomanic

depressive; hypomanic

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Question 4 (1 point)

This subtype of Bipolar Disorder frequently occurs in children and teens and unfortunately is very difficult to treat.

Question 4 options:

Bipolar II type

Bipolar with psychotic features type

Rapid cycling type

Mixed type

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Question 5 (1 point)

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), to be classified as a rapid cycler, a person needs to have at least four episodes of depression or mania in the span of 1 year, but children and teens seem to cycle less often within the same 1-year time frame.

Question 5 options:

True

False

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Question 6 (1 point)

Fortunately, most youth with bipolar disorder do not experience psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions while they are in a depressed or manic state.

Question 6 options:

True

False

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Question 7 (1 point)

Two to three times each week Katie, a 13-year-old girl, exhibits periods lasting only 2 to 4 hours of continuous laughter and is hyperactive, extremely happy, talkative, inattentive, and disobedient. Both her temper outbursts and laughing episodes may occur anywhere - movie theaters, church and grocery stores. Katie is most likely to receive what diagnosis?

Question 7 options:

Bipolar NOS

Bipolar with psychotic features

Bipolar I

Cyclothymic Disorder

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Question 8 (1 point)

At this point in time, professionals are unable to agree as to whether children with severe mood lability have bipolar disorder or some other disorder that closely mimics bipolar (e.g., AD/HD).

Question 8 options:

True

False

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Question 9 (1 point)

Differentiating bipolar disorder from other psychiatric conditions has important implications for the treatment of the child

Question 9 options:

True

False

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Question 10 (1 point)

Until recently, it was common to misdiagnose children and teens with bipolar disorder as schizophrenics.

Question 10 options:

True

False

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Question 11 (1 point)

The following disorder is commonly confused with bipolar disorder in children and teens:

Question 11 options:

substance abuse disorders

Anxiety disorders

ADHD

all of the above

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Question 12 (1 point)

Schizophrenia is very rare in children, usually beginning during the teen years. It is chronic (unless treated) without the obvious ups and downs seen in bipolar disorder.

Question 12 options:

True

False

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Question 13 (1 point)

The hallucinations experienced by individuals with Bipolar disorder are usually more complex than those found in individuals with schizophrenia, and they are not related to their mood.

Question 13 options:

True

False

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Question 14 (1 point)

A diagnosis of ________________ may be reasonable when the person with bipolar disorder has symptoms of schizophrenia when he or she is not depressed or manic.

Question 14 options:

schizophrenia

Unipolar major depression

schizoaffective disorder

Cyclothymic disorder

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Question 15 (1 point)

Antidepressants may trigger an episode of mania or hypomania in patients with bipolar disorder.

Question 15 options:

True

False

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Question 16 (1 point)

Because there is significant overlap between the symptoms of bipolar and ADHD, it's important to know that symptoms including an elevated mood and grandiose delusions only occur in children with bipolar disorder.

Question 16 options:

True

False

Save

Question 17 (1 point)

One should suspect the presence of bipolar disorder instead of ADHD when the symptoms of bipolar appear early in a child's life and develop slowly over time.

Question 17 options:

True

False

Save

Question 18 (1 point)

Because children and teens with bipolar disorder can be very irritable, stubborn, aggressive and defiant when they are manic or depressed, they can be misdiagnosed as having oppositional or conduct disorder.

Question 18 options:

True

False

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Question 19 (1 point)

Youth with anxiety disorders can be misdiagnosed as having bipolar disorder, especially if they develop depression and have temper outbursts, have coexisting ADHD, or are acting out.

Question 19 options:

True

False

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Question 20 (1 point)

Youth with mood disorders such as bipolar, are at a low risk for using illicit drugs or alcohol.

Question 20 options:

True

False

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Question 21 (1 point)

Approximately __________ of children and teens with bipolar disorder also have ADHD.

Question 21 options:

20-60%

50-80%

30-70%

10-30%

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Question 22 (1 point)

Children and teens with bipolar disorder are at risk to be physically or sexually abused.

Question 22 options:

True

False

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Question 23 (1 point)

If a child has more than one psychiatric diagnosis, treatment for bipolar disorder takes precedence so there is no need to treat other existing disorders.

Question 23 options:

True

False

Question 23 (1 point)

The medications used to treat bipolar disorder work quickly - changes in symptoms occur almost immediately.

Question 1 options:

True

False

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Question 24 (1 point)

Early discontinuation of medications may worsen the illness - in fact, when the medications are restarted, the child may not respond as well as before.

Question 2 options:

True

False

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Question 25 (1 point)

The following is considered a major obstacle in the treatment of bipolar disorder:

Question 3 options:

the clinician's lack of knowledge of how to treat bipolar disorder

the child's (or parents) enthusiasm for treating bipolar disorder

family support and financial resources

proximity to a primary care facility (i.e., clinic)

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Question 26 (1 point)

A ___________ component is included in most, if not all, psychosocial therapies for Bipolar Disorder.

Question 4 options:

surgical

social support

recreational

educational

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Question 27 (1 point)

_______________ may remain after symptoms of bipolar have improved and include poor self-esteem, guilty feelings, and conflicts with family members, peers, and teachers.

Question 5 options:

Educational components

Psychological scars

Physical damages

Side effects

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Question 28 (1 point)

In an educational component for the treatment of bipolar disorder, it is not necessary to include information on normal mood changes or age-appropriate behaviors as the focus should be on symptoms of the disorder only.

Question 6 options:

True

False

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Question 29 (1 point)

Examples of _____________ include regular exercise, healthy diet and good sleep habits and help prevent future bipolar episodes.

Question 7 options:

bodily hygiene

physical hygiene

mood hygiene

treatment adherence

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Question 30(1 point)

One of the major problems encountered when treating a child during a manic phase is that he or she usually does not recognize the illness and refuses treatment.

Question 8 options:

True

False

Save

Question 31 (1 point)

A child experiencing a hypomanic state tends to function much worse socially both at home and at school.

Question 9 options:

True

False

Save

Question 32 (1 point)

Bipolar depression in children is easy to treat and antidepressants are the first treatment of choice.

Question 10 options:

True

False

Save

Question 33 (1 point)

______________ are the first choice of treatment for children experiencing mixed episodes of bipolar disorder (i.e., symptoms of both mania and depression).

Question 11 options:

antidepressants

mood stabilizers

anti-anxiety medications

antipsychotics

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Question 34 (1 point)

The main goal of the ______________ phase of treatment is to prevent further episodes bipolar symptoms.

Question 12 options:

acute

maintenance

inpatient

outpatient

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Question 35 (1 point)

Most child psychiatrists believe that a child or teen with two to three episodes of mania or bipolar depression with eventually grow out of it and only need treatment for a short period of time.

Question 13 options:

True

False

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Question 36 (1 point)

A warning sign of an impending episode of mania might include:

Question 14 options:

lack of motivation

increased irritability

inappropriate sexual behavior

poor concentration

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Question 38 (1 point)

A child will never simply wake up some day and be very manic or depressed, mania nor depression does not occur without ample warning signs or triggers.

Question 15 options:

True

False

Explanation / Answer

Question 1 (1 point)
____________ is a subtype of Bipolar Disorder in which the person experiences periods of hypomania and mild depression.
Question 1 answer:
Cyclothymic disorder

Question 2 (1 point)
_______________ is a subtype of Bipolar Disorder in which the person experiences simultaneous symptoms of mania and depression.
Question 2 answer:
Bipolar mixed

Question 3 (1 point)
It is common to feel great while __________ and refuse treatment, but ___________ episodes should not be ignored because they can lead to full-blown mania.
Question 3 answer:
hypomanic; hypomanic

Question 4 (1 point)
This subtype of Bipolar Disorder frequently occurs in children and teens and unfortunately is very difficult to treat.
Question 4 answer:
Rapid cycling type

Question 5 (1 point)
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), to be classified as a rapid cycler, a person needs to have at least four episodes of depression or mania in the span of 1 year, but children and teens seem to cycle less often within the same 1-year time frame.
Question 5 answer:
FALSE

Question 6 (1 point)
Fortunately, most youths with bipolar disorder do not experience psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions while they are in a depressed or manic state.
Question 6 answer:
FALSE

Question 7 (1 point)
Two to three times each week Katie, a 13-year-old girl, exhibits periods lasting only 2 to 4 hours of continuous laughter and is hyperactive, extremely happy, talkative, inattentive, and disobedient. Both her temper outbursts and laughing episodes may occur anywhere - movie theaters, church and grocery stores. Katie is most likely to receive what diagnosis?
Question 7 answer:
Bipolar NOS

Question 8 (1 point)
At this point in time, professionals are unable to agree as to whether children with severe mood lability have bipolar disorder or some other disorder that closely mimics bipolar (e.g., AD/HD).
Question 8 answer:
TRUE

Question 9 (1 point)
Differentiating bipolar disorder from other psychiatric conditions has important implications for the treatment of the child
Question 9 answer:
TRUE

Question 10 (1 point)
Until recently, it was common to misdiagnose children and teens with bipolar disorder as schizophrenics.
Question 10 answer:
FALSE

Question 11 (1 point)
The following disorder is commonly confused with bipolar disorder in children and teens:
Question 11 answer:
ADHD

Question 12 (1 point)
Schizophrenia is very rare in children, usually beginning during the teen years. It is chronic (unless treated) without the obvious ups and downs seen in bipolar disorder.
Question 12 answer:
TRUE

Question 13 (1 point)
The hallucinations experienced by individuals with the Bipolar disorder are usually more complex than those found in individuals with schizophrenia, and they are not related to their mood.
Question 13 answer:
FALSE

Question 14 (1 point)
A diagnosis of ________________ may be reasonable when the person with bipolar disorder has symptoms of schizophrenia when he or she is not depressed or manic.
Question 14 answer:
schizoaffective disorder

Question 15 (1 point)
Antidepressants may trigger an episode of mania or hypomania in patients with bipolar disorder.
Question 15 answer:
TRUE

Question 16 (1 point)
Because there is significant overlap between the symptoms of bipolar and ADHD, it's important to know that symptoms including an elevated mood and grandiose delusions only occur in children with bipolar disorder.
Question 16 answer:
FALSE

Question 17 (1 point)
One should suspect the presence of bipolar disorder instead of ADHD when the symptoms of bipolar appear early in a child's life and develop slowly over time.
Question 17 answer:
TRUE

Question 18 (1 point)
Because children and teens with bipolar disorder can be very irritable, stubborn, aggressive and defiant when they are manic or depressed, they can be misdiagnosed as having oppositional or conduct disorder.
Question 18 answer:
TRUE

Question 19 (1 point)
Youth with anxiety disorders can be misdiagnosed as having bipolar disorder, especially if they develop depression and have temper outbursts, have coexisting ADHD, or are acting out.
Question 19 answer:
TRUE

Question 20 (1 point)
Youth with mood disorders such as bipolar, are at a low risk for using illicit drugs or alcohol.
Question 20 answer:
FALSE

Question 21 (1 point)
Approximately __________ of children and teens with bipolar disorder also have ADHD.
Question 21 answer:
20-60%

Question 22 (1 point)
Children and teens with bipolar disorder are at risk to be physically or sexually abused.
Question 22 answer:
FALSE

Question 23 (1 point)
If a child has more than one psychiatric diagnosis, treatment for bipolar disorder takes precedence so there is no need to treat other existing disorders.
Question 23 answer:
FALSE

Question 23 (1 point)
The medications used to treat bipolar disorder work quickly - changes in symptoms occur almost immediately.
Question 23 answer:
FALSE

Question 24 (1 point)
Early discontinuation of medications may worsen the illness - in fact, when the medications are restarted, the child may not respond as well as before.
Question 24 answer:
TRUE

Question 25 (1 point)
The following is considered a major obstacle in the treatment of bipolar disorder:
Question 25 answer:
the clinician's lack of knowledge of how to treat bipolar disorder

Question 26 (1 point)
A ___________ component is included in most, if not all, psychosocial therapies for Bipolar Disorder.
Question 26 answer:
social support

Question 27 (1 point)
_______________ may remain after symptoms of bipolar have improved and include poor self-esteem, guilty feelings, and conflicts with family members, peers, and teachers.
Question 27 answer:
Psychological scars

Question 28 (1 point)
In an educational component for the treatment of bipolar disorder, it is not necessary to include information on normal mood changes or age-appropriate behaviors as the focus should be on symptoms of the disorder only.
Question 28 answer:
FALSE

Question 29 (1 point)
Examples of _____________ include regular exercise, a healthy diet and good sleep habits and help prevent future bipolar episodes.
Question 29 answer:
physical hygiene

Question 30(1 point)
One of the major problems encountered when treating a child during a manic phase is that he or she usually does not recognize the illness and refuses treatment.
Question 30 answer:
TRUE

Question 31 (1 point)
A child experiencing a hypomanic state tends to function much worse socially both at home and at school.
Question 31 answer:
FALSE

Question 32 (1 point)
Bipolar depression in children is easy to treat and antidepressants are the first treatment of choice.
Question 32 answer:
FALSE

Question 33 (1 point)
______________ are the first choice of treatment for children experiencing mixed episodes of bipolar disorder (i.e., symptoms of both mania and depression).
Question 33 answer:
mood stabilizers

Question 34 (1 point)
The main goal of the ______________ phase of treatment is to prevent further episodes bipolar symptoms.
Question 34 answer:
inpatient

Question 35 (1 point)
Most child psychiatrists believe that a child or teen with two to three episodes of mania or bipolar depression with eventually grow out of it and only need treatment for a short period of time.
Question 35 answer:
FALSE

Question 36 (1 point)
A warning sign of an impending episode of mania might include:
Question 36 answer:
increased irritability

Question 38 (1 point)
A child will never simply wake up some day and be very manic or depressed, mania nor depression does not occur without ample warning signs or triggers.
Question 38 answer:
TRUE

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