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Mania — PARA MCQ

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ModeratePsychiatry - Mood disordersManiaPARA

A 25-year-old man is brought by police after 5 days of sleeplessness, pressured speech, grandiose beliefs and reckless spending. Urine drug screen is negative and he has no fever or confusion. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: CMania

Sustained elevated or irritable mood with reduced need for sleep, pressured speech and risky behaviour is consistent with mania.

Reference: NICE CG185: Bipolar disorder