Question 137 · LEK · Bipolar disorders
According to the diagnostic criteria of bipolar disorder the diagnosis can be made when there are at least 2 episodes of normal mood disruption, including at least 1 episode of hypomania lasting at least for:
- A. 4 days.
- B. 7 days.
- C. 14 days.
- D. 28 days.
- E. 2 months.
Hint
The duration threshold for hypomania is shorter than the one-week threshold required for mania.
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