Question 1 (1 pt)
What is the primary goal in the treatment of bipolar disorder during the maintenance phase?
A. To induce a state of euphoria
B. To prevent relapse of mood episodes ✅
C. To promote rapid cycling
D. To avoid side effects
Question 2 (1 pt)
What is the recommended first-line treatment for bipolar depression according to the APA guidelines?
A. Lithium ✅
B. Valproate
C. Carbamazepine
D. Lamotrigine
Question 3 (1 pt)
Which mood stabilizer has a therapeutic range that requires regular blood level monitoring?
A. Lamotrigine
B. Valproate
C. Lithium ✅
D. Olanzapine
Question 4 (1 pt)
Which neurotransmitter is primarily inhibitory and helps to modulate anxiety and mood disorders?
A. Serotonin
B. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine
D. GABA ✅
Question 5 (1 pt)
Which medication is an example of a GABAergic agent used to treat mood disorders?
A. Lamotrigine
B. Lithium
C. Valproate ✅
D. Carbamazepine
Question 6 (1 pt)
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the regulation of mood, attention, and arousal?
A. Serotonin
B. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine ✅
D. GABA
Question 7 (1 pt)
According to the APA guidelines, which medication is recommended as a first-line treatment for acute mania?
A. Lithium ✅
B. Lamotrigine
C. Carbamazepine
D. Topiramate
Question 8 (1 pt)
Which electrolyte imbalance can increase the risk of lithium toxicity?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypercalcemia
C. Hypomagnesemia
D. Hyponatremia ✅
Question 9 (1 pt)
Which mood stabilizer is considered the gold standard for treating bipolar disorder?
A. Lamotrigine
B. Valproate
C. Lithium ✅
D. Carbamazepine
Question 10 (1 pt)
Which mood disorder is characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?
A. Major depressive disorder
B. Cyclothymic disorder
C. Bipolar disorder ✅
D. Dysthymia