Name that Disorder
Etiology & Treatment
Disordered Pairings
Symptoms & Indicators
This or That
100
Joe believes adamantly that he is being tracked by the CIA, and that his thoughts are being monitored by special government equipment. He tends to have scattered speech when he communicates his concerns as well. Which disorder is Joe most likely to have?
What is schizophrenia.
100
This type of therapy has found to be the only effective kind for Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
What is group therapy.
100
This is the drug category to which cocaine belongs.
What is stimulants.
100
A child who presents with violent tendencies, has bullied or threatened others and animals may grow up to develop this personality disorder.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder.
100
Tolerance or Withdrawal? In substance use disorders, this refers to needing more and more of a drug in order to experience its original effect.
What is tolerance.
200
Bob is an impulsive and irresponsible person who has little concern for other people or consequences. He has a history of breaking laws, and when he does break laws, he does not feel remorse for his actions. This personality disorder best describes Bob.
What is antisocial personality disorder.
200
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome and Liver Damage are two likely conditions that result from this disorder.
What is Substance Abuse (specifically Alcohol Abuse). Note: It results from abuse, not dependence. Be sure to understand the difference.
200
This is the symptom cluster in schizophrenia that includes delusions, hallucinations, and scattered thought and speech.
What are positive symptoms.
200
This is one of the most common types of delusions we see in schizophrenia. Some individuals with narcissism may also seem to present with this behavior.
What are Delusions of Grandeur.
200
Positive or Negative? Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure) and Affective Flattening (little to no facial emotional expression) are symptoms of one cluster of schizophrenia. To which cluster do they belong?
What is the Negative Cluster.
300
Jose has been functioning normally all of his life. Suddenly, his behavior became odd and he developed several symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and inappropriate affect. He showed no symptoms of a mood disorder or substance-related disorder. His symptoms lasted 2 months and then stopped and have not returned. What disorder seems to best fit with Jose’s symptoms?
What is schizophreniform disorder.
300
This is the primary neurotransmitter system affected by the depressant class of drugs.
What is GABA.
300
This is the category of drugs to which heroine belongs.
What are opioids.
300
A relative absence of speech, which is a negative symptom of schizophrenia, is known as...
What is Alogia.
300
Paranoid Delusion or Delusion of Grandeur? Joe, who has schizophrenia, believes adamantly that he is being tracked by the CIA, and that his thoughts are being monitored by special government equipment. Which type of delusion characterizes Joe's belief?
What is Paranoid Delusion.
400
A client frantically tries to avoid losing romantic relationships, has very unstable and intense relationships that fluctuate between idealizing and devaluing others, is impulsive in a variety of situations, feels empty, and makes suicide threats when things do not go well. What personality disorder diagnosis would you be most likely to consider for this client?
What is borderline personality disorder.
400
Extrapyramidal symptoms, serious side effects of antipsychotic medications that occur in some schizophrenic patients, are similar to the symptoms of what condition?
What is Parkinson's disease.
400
This is the subset of antisocial personality disorder that includes marked lack of empathy, lawlessness, and manipulative behavior without violent tendencies.
What is sociopathy.
400
A patient with this disorder often has selective personal events, particularly those involving a trauma.
What is Dissociative Amnesia.
400
Dissociative Amnesia or Dissociative Fugue: Sudden, unexpected travel with inability to recall one’s past best describes which type of dissociation?
What is Dissociative Fugue.
500
Jeff spends most of his time alone. He has few people he talks to, and he has very little desire to build more friendships. He is disinterested in sexual relationships, as well. Since graduating from high school, he has tried to find jobs that allow him to work alone. When asked about his solitary lifestyle, he replied, “I don’t have any interest in other people, and have felt this way for as long as I can remember.” He is emotionally cold and detached when he interacts with others. Which personality disorder diagnosis would best describe Jeff?
What is schizoid personality disorder. Note: He has no desire to interact with people. This is the key to identifying this disorder from other avoidant-type personality disorders.
500
The first step in the treatment of substance abuse is to get the individual "clean". Many drugs lead to individuals dealing with delirium, tremors, hallucinations, and vomiting. Sometimes these symptoms are so sever they can lead to death. What are these symptoms called?
What are withdrawal symptoms.
500
This is the category of drug to which the highly popularized "Molly" belongs.
What is a stimulant. Note: Molly is a purer strain of ecstasy. These drugs are both derivations of MDMA.
500
When Sami came to college, she felt drunk after 2 alcoholic drinks. Now, three months later, it takes 5 or more drinks before she feels drunk. This is an example of …
What is tolerance.
500
Mood Disorder or Anxiety Disorder: Callie has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. This means that in addition to schizophrenic symptoms, she also has symptoms of which type of disorder?
What is Mood Disorder.
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