Mood And Anxiety Disorders Practice Test

A 48-year-old man with a history of bipolar I disorder, well-controlled on lithium for the past 5 years, presents for a routine follow-up. He reports his mood has been stable. He has no complaints. As part of his ongoing management, routine laboratory monitoring is performed. His creatinine has increased from 1.0 mg/dL to 1.8 mg/dL over the past year.

A 21-year-old woman presents to the student health center with fatigue and poor concentration for the past 2 months. She feels sad most days and has lost interest in her usual social activities. Her symptoms began shortly after she failed an important examination and was placed on academic probation. She feels overwhelmed and guilty about her academic standing. She is sleeping more than usual but her appetite is unchanged. She denies suicidal ideation.