Ronnie Has Recurrent Major Depressive Episodes That Alternate with Hypomania

question 63

Multiple Choice

Ronnie has recurrent major depressive episodes that alternate with hypomania. According to the DSM-5, Ronnie should be diagnosed with ____.

• A) bipolar I
• B) bipolar II
• C) cyclothymia
• D) major depressive disorder not otherwise specified

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