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itsmyluck · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

For the past two weeks Barbara has experienced serious symptoms including weight loss, feelings of worthlessness, insomnia, and difficultly in concentrating. She is also experiencing depressed mood and loss of interest in doing much of anything. What is t

the DSM-5 term for what Barbara is experiencing?

a. dysthymic disorder
b. bipolar I disorder, mixed episode
c. cyclothymic disorder
d. major depressive episode

Question 2

Generally your patient of the past two years has exhibited depression. She did, however, have one quite dramatic symptom that rules out a diagnosis of both major depressive disorder and dysthymia. This symptom is

a. alcohol addiction.
b. extreme sadness.
c. mania.
d. comorbidity.