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Case: First presentation bipolar disorder

A 28-year-old female has been brought to your emergency department by concerned work colleagues. They have noticed a significant change in her behaviour over several months. Large amounts of money are missing from company accounts. From your assessment, she has normal cognition but is poorly engaged and repeated states there is nothing wrong. You suspect this is a first presentation of bipolar disorder.

1. In addition to increased spending or gambling, list four other symptoms suggestive of an acute manic episode. 4 marks

2. List six symptoms that would indicate a major depressive episode. 6 marks

3. State two non-psychiatric differential diagnoses to consider when assessing acute mania. 2 marks

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Case: First presentation bipolar disorder

1. In addition to increased spending or gambling, list four other symptoms suggestive of an acute manic episode. 4 marks

2. List six symptoms that would indicate a major depressive episode. 6 marks

3. State two non-psychiatric differential diagnoses to consider when assessing acute mania. 2 marks

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