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Question 1 of 5

Chronic mild depression of more than duration is considered to be dysthymia

A. 3 to 6 months
B. 6 months to 1 year
C. One to one and half years
D. More than 2 years

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: More than 2 years

Question 2 of 5

Mr. X has presented to Skin OPD with Psoriasis. He is suffering from Bipolar disorder, & is on mood stabilizers. The mood stabilizer probably is

A. Divalproate sodium
B. Topiramate
C. Lithium
D. Lamotrigine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lithium

Question 3 of 5

Extra pyramidal Symptom are commonly seen in treatment with

A. Antipsychotic Drugs
B. Anticonvulsant drugs
C. Antibiotics
D. Antidepressant drugs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Antipsychotic Drugs

Question 4 of 5

What is a typical symptom the nurse might expect to see in a patient with posttraumatic stress disorder?

A. Flashbacks to the event
B. Lethargic behavior
C. Nightmares
D. Difficulty concentrating

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Flashbacks to the event

Question 5 of 5

The cause of bipolar disorder is

A. Genetic factors
B. Environmental factors
C. Physiological factors
D. All choices are correct

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All choices are correct

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