A 25-year-old woman has episodes of elevated mood, increased energy, racing thoughts alternating with periods of normal mood. These 'high' periods las...

Question

A 25-year-old woman has episodes of elevated mood, increased energy, racing thoughts alternating with periods of normal mood. These 'high' periods last about one week. She has no psychotic features. Likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar I disorder

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Schizophrenia

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Bipolar II disorder

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Cyclothymia

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Borderline personality disorder

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bipolar I Disorder

A 25-year-old woman has episodes of elevated mood, increased energy, racing thoughts alternating with periods of normal mood. These 'high' periods last about one week. She has no psychotic features. Likely diagnosis?