The Following Are True Statements About Bipolar Disorders in Older

question 3

Multiple Choice

The following are true statements about bipolar disorders in older adults except:

• A) bipolar disorders often level out in later life.
• B) relapses in bipolar disorder tend to be precipitated by medical problems.
• C) older adults with bipolar disorder tend to cycle more quickly between mania and depression than younger adults.
• D) bipolar disorder is the most common psychiatric disorder in older adults.

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