The Term "Recurrent," as Applied to Mood Disorders, Means That

question 44

Multiple Choice

The term "recurrent," as applied to mood disorders, means that the patient

• A) shows a pattern of starting and stopping therapy as the mood disorder runs its course.
• B) reports repetitive nightmares involving a traumatic event.
• C) experiences several episodes, separated by periods of normal mood.
• D) has a history of at least five specific episodes of mood disturbances in either the depressed or manic realms.

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