A 30-year-old man presents with a history of episodes of low mood alternating with periods of abnormally elevated mood, decreased need for sleep and i...

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A 30-year-old man presents with a history of episodes of low mood alternating with periods of abnormally elevated mood, decreased need for sleep and increased goal-directed activity. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar affective disorder

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Major depressive disorder

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Cyclothymic disorder

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Schizoaffective disorder

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Generalised anxiety disorder

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Bipolar affective disorder

A 30-year-old man presents with a history of episodes of low mood alternating with periods of abnormally elevated mood, decreased need for sleep and increased goal-directed activity. What is the most likely diagnosis?