While Reviewing a Chart, You Understand the Patient You Are

question 80

Multiple Choice

While reviewing a chart, you understand the patient you are about to see has a major mental disorder characterized by the occurrence of manic episodes, major depressive episodes, or mixed moods. Which of the following best describes this patient's condition?

• A) anxiety attack
• B) bipolar disorder
• C) neurosis
• D) pseudomania

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Definitions:

Metabolism

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, involving anabolic and catabolic reactions.

Growth

An increase in size, number, value, or strength; in biology, it's the process by which organisms increase in size through cell multiplication.

Reproduction

The biological process by which organisms produce new individuals of their species, ensuring the continuation of genetic information.

Chemical Combination

A process where two or more substances react to form a new substance with different chemical properties.