In order for a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease to be definitively made
A) the afflicted individual must exhibit delirium at least 50 of the time.
B) plaques and tangles must be visible on an MRI.
C) brain tissue must be examined.
D) symptoms must be present for over 2 years.
Question 2
Carleen comes to therapy because she is feeling sad. She says her she has often had periods of extreme
sadness in the past and they typically last between 6 and 8 months.
During those times she overeats, has
trouble sleeping, feels exhausted all the time and thinks a lot about dying. At other times, however,
Carleen says she feels wonderful. During those times, which last about a week, she gets a lot done, feels as
if she could do anything, talks a lot and quickly, doesn't sleep but doesn't feel tired. Carleen says her up
times are great and have never caused her any trouble. Carleen's most likely diagnosis is
A) dysthymia. B) bipolar I.
C) major depressive disorder. D) bipolar II.
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