Deck 4: Depressive, Bipolar, and Related Disorders

Question 1

Depressive and bipolar disorders impact percent of the general population:

A) 15
B) 35
C) 20
D) 2-10

Answer 1

2-10

Question 2

is the language used in the DSM-5 to classify depressive and bipolar disorders.

A) Symptoms
B) Episodes
C) Mood
D) Diagnosis

Answer 2

Episodes

Question 3

A client presents in a manic episode and has a history of a single major depressive episode. Which diagnosis would most likely be given?

A) Bipolar II
B) Major depressive disorder
C) Bipolar I
D) Cylcothymia

Answer 3

Bipolar I

Question 4

An elevated risk of suicide is a significant consideration with which disorders?

A) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and major depressive disorder
B) Major depressive disorder, bipolar I and bipolar II disorders
C) Bipolar I and bipolar II disorders and cyclothymia
D) Mood dysregulation disorder and Bipolar I disorder

Question 5

Which of the following are important considerations in treating individuals with depressive and bipolar disorders?

A) Symptom management, relapse prevention, and adaptive functioning
B) Exercise, relationship forming, and medication management
C) Symptom management, exercise, and medication management
D) Relapse prevention, adaptive functioning, and medication management

Question 6

Adjunct therapies to be considered in the treatment of major depressive disorder include:

A) Mindfulness based interventions and electroconvulsive therapy
B) Electroconvulsive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy
C) Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness based interventions
D) Cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral activation therapy

Question 7

A child with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder may present with which of the following constellation of symptoms:

A) Mood swings, irritability, and tantrums
B) Persistent sadness, fatigue, and suicidal ideation
C) Hypomania, agitation, and irritability
D) Delusions, violent behavior, and mania

Question 8

Greg presents as down in the dumps, tends to assume the worst and complains of insomnia. Which of these disorders most closely matches these symptoms?

A) Major depressive disorder
B) Bipolar II disorder
C) Persistent depressive disorder
D) Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

Question 9

Which of the following therapeutic approaches may be considered an effective approach for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

A) Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy
B) Cognitive behavioral therapy
C) Family focused therapy
D) Problem solving skills training

Question 10

When assessing possible risks for Jane who has been diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder, which of the following should be considered:

A) Occurrence of symptoms during menstruation and emotional and physical abuse
B) Marital dissatisfaction and occurrence of symptoms during menstruation
C) Emotional and physical abuse and marital dissatisfaction
D) Overall cognitive functioning and emotional and physical abuse

Question 11

During a manic episode, an individual may experience:

A) Euphoria, decreased need for sleep, and grandiosity
B) Depression, increased need for sleep, and increased suicide risk
C) Euphoria, decreased need for sleep, and increased suicide risk
D) Euphoria, increased need for sleep, and inability to concentrate

Question 12

is the most commonly occurring subtype within the umbrella of Bipolar Disorders:

A) Bipolar I
B) Bipolar II
C) Cyclothymic disorder
D) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Question 13

A counselor using cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat a client with major depressive disorder might have
As his/her main treatment goal:

A) Teaching clients to monitor their affect and activity each day
B) Externalizing the problem by defining depression as a treatable medical illness
C) Offering positive reinforcement for engagement in pleasurable activities
D) Teaching clients to recognize and manage their reactions to depressive symptoms

Question 14

Counselors who work with individuals with Bipolar I should seek personal support because:

A) Counselors always consult with others for every case
B) Those with Bipolar I have a high rate of suicide
C) The state requires counselors to do so
D) This is stated in the ACA Code of Ethics

Question 15

The STEP form of treatment is the:

A) Systematic Time Elapsed Program
B) Systems Treatment Entirety Program
C) Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program
D) Systemic Triage Enhancement Program

Question 16

Because of potential risk, there has been limited pharmaceutical research for those with Bipolar II in the following population:

A) Military personnel
B) Nineteen-year-old individuals
C) Pregnant women
D) Elderly males

Question 17

Family Focused Therapy (FFT) is devised into three modules:

A) Group therapy, problem-solving, and medication
B) Psychoeducation, communication, and problem-solving
C) Psychoeducation, family meetings, and communication
D) Family meetings, active listening, and psychoeducation

Question 18

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or electroshock therapy as a form of treatment for Bipolar I is:

A) Used with individuals who are suicidal
B) Used with individuals who are slightly depressed
C) Used to treat symptoms of manic episodes
D) Used with individuals who are suicidal and have limited success with psychopharmacology

Question 19

Individuals with Bipolar II_ experience psychotic symptoms and are more likely to be females.

A) Always
B) Never
C) Sometimes
D) Annually

Question 20

One of the warning signs of a person entering a phase is that there is a remarkable, directly noticeable sudden change in functioning that is uncharacteristic of the individual.

A) Manic phase
B) Depressive phase
C) Hypomanic phase
D) Cyclothymic