Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ: 30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of bipolar disorder?
a. Mania
b. Hypomania
c. Depression
d. Anxiety
2. Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of manic episodes in
bipolar disorder?
a. Irritability
b. Fatigue
c. Sadness
d. Euphoria
3. Which of the following is an important factor to consider when
assessing for bipolar disorder?
a. Age
b. Gender
c. Race
d. Family history
4. Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing bipolar I disorder?
a. Presence of at least one episode of hypomania
b. Presence of at least one episode of mania
c. Presence of at least one episode of major depression
d. Presence of at least one episode of anxiety
, 5. Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing bipolar II disorder?
a. Presence of at least one episode of hypomania
b. Presence of at least one episode of mania
c. Presence of at least one episode of major depression
d. Presence of at least one episode of anxiety
6. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat acute
manic episodes in bipolar disorder?
a. Antipsychotics
b. Antidepressants
c. Benzodiazepines
d. Stimulants
7. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat bipolar
depression?
a. Antipsychotics
b. Antidepressants
c. Benzodiazepines
d. Stimulants
8. Which of the following is a potential side effect of lithium, a mood
stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?
a. Insomnia
b. Hypertension
c. Weight gain
d. Constipation
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of bipolar disorder?
a. Mania
b. Hypomania
c. Depression
d. Anxiety
2. Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of manic episodes in
bipolar disorder?
a. Irritability
b. Fatigue
c. Sadness
d. Euphoria
3. Which of the following is an important factor to consider when
assessing for bipolar disorder?
a. Age
b. Gender
c. Race
d. Family history
4. Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing bipolar I disorder?
a. Presence of at least one episode of hypomania
b. Presence of at least one episode of mania
c. Presence of at least one episode of major depression
d. Presence of at least one episode of anxiety
, 5. Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing bipolar II disorder?
a. Presence of at least one episode of hypomania
b. Presence of at least one episode of mania
c. Presence of at least one episode of major depression
d. Presence of at least one episode of anxiety
6. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat acute
manic episodes in bipolar disorder?
a. Antipsychotics
b. Antidepressants
c. Benzodiazepines
d. Stimulants
7. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat bipolar
depression?
a. Antipsychotics
b. Antidepressants
c. Benzodiazepines
d. Stimulants
8. Which of the following is a potential side effect of lithium, a mood
stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder?
a. Insomnia
b. Hypertension
c. Weight gain
d. Constipation
