Question

Harry Rogers, age 46, arrives at the ER brought by police. A neighbor complained that he was playing his television very loudly all night with all the lights on in his condominium. Upon knocking on the door to ask him to be quiet and more respectful of the condominium community, he was not able to have a meaningful conversation with his neighbor. Mr. Rogers told his neighbor that he was getting ready to take a trip to the Far East that morning and seemed to jump from topic to topic. The neighbor, frustrated, left and called the police to intervene. When the police spoke to him, they realized that this man was mentally unstable and brought him to the ER. What disorder is this?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - bipolar maniac phase of bipolar disorder.

Explanation:

Bipolar mania is a phase during bipolar disorder which is characterized by an abnormally elevated mood, Exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence, hyperactivity, random and racing thoughts, and impaired judgment. Such patients also experienced a decreased need for sleep and easily distracted.

Harry Rogger is showing symptoms related to this disorder as he has less sleep and random conversation and distracted from the topic of lowering the volume.