One of the Problems Encountered by Psychiatrists Who Prescribe Medication

question 55

Multiple Choice

One of the problems encountered by psychiatrists who prescribe medication for patients with bipolar disorder is that patients often

• A)stop taking the medication in order to bring on a depressive state.
• B)stop taking the medication in order to bring on a manic state.
• C)overdose on the medication during a severe manic state.
• D)become addicted to the medications during a severe manic state.

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Definitions:

Quick and Varied

Describes actions or processes that happen rapidly and involve a wide range of different elements or aspects.

Negative Emotion

Feelings or emotions that are unpleasant or undesirable, such as anger, sadness, fear, or jealousy.

Hallucination

The perception of something not present, often involving seeing or hearing things that aren't there.

Subjective State

A psychological condition based on an individual's inner experiences and feelings.