Question

Julieanne has experienced severe depressive and hypomanic episodes for the last three years. The episodes don't qualify for a diagnosis of bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia. What diagnosis is probably most correct for Julieanne?

A. Bipolar I.
B. Bipolar II.
C. Cyclothymia.
D. Bipolar disorder NOS.

Answer 1

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bipolar disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) can be defined as a criteria of bipolar disorder in a person that shows some symptoms of bipolar disorder and does not meet all the specifications to be classified as a disorder. This term is interchangeably used with mixed bipolar.

In the given instance, Julieanne, whose disorder is not able to qualify the specifications for a diagnosis of bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia is likely to be diagnosed as Bipolar disorder NOS.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.