A professor of psychiatry is giving a lecture on mood disorders. Then he presents a case history and asks for the likely diagnosis. When the class suggests bipolar disorder, the professor points out that they should first eliminate the possibility that the symptoms are due to which of the following?

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Many medications, including steroids, can cause mood changes and even lead to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder if not properly evaluated. Therefore, it is important to rule out any medication-induced symptoms before making a definitive diagnosis of a mood disorder. The other options listed (antibiotic drugs, antipsychotic drugs, immune suppressing drugs) can also potentially cause mood changes, but steroids are the most commonly associated with mood disorders.

A Professor of Psychiatry Is Giving a Lecture on Mood