AIIMS November 2011 – MCQ 85

Type 2 bipolar disorder is?
A. Mania and depression
B. Hypomania and depression
C. Hypomania and syndromic depression
D. ?

Correct answer : B. Hypomania and depression

Bipolar II disorder is a bipolar spectrum disorder characterized by at least one hypomanic episode and at least one major depressive episode; with this disorder, depressive episodes can be more frequent and are more intense than hypomanic episodes.
Ref: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_II_disorder

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nihar@MKCG November 19, 2011

HYPOMANIA AND DEPRESSION

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