A 29-year-old man presents with low mood, anergia and insomnia for 2 months. He also describes periods of elevated mood, reduced need for sleep and in...

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A 29-year-old man presents with low mood, anergia and insomnia for 2 months. He also describes periods of elevated mood, reduced need for sleep and increased spending lasting several days in the past. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar affective disorder

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Major depressive disorder

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Cyclothymia

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Schizoaffective disorder

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Adjustment disorder

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Bipolar affective disorder

A 29-year-old man presents with low mood, anergia and insomnia for 2 months. He also describes periods of elevated mood, reduced need for sleep and increased spending lasting several days in the past. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?