HB3 Extra Questions - 12/15/21

Bipolar Disorder

100

How many diagnostic codes does bipolar II disorder have in the DSM-5 and what is the diagnostic code? (Jason)

One code, (F31. 81)

Reference: DMS-5, pg. 17 & 132

200

In 1949, what chemical compound was found to be effective in specifically treating bipolar disorder? (Gloria)

Lithium

Reference: Swartz, H. A., & Swanson, J. (2014). Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder in Adults: A Review of the Evidence. Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing), 12(3), 251–266. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.12.3.251, (p. 1)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

100

When diagnosing the severity of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, in how many settings must symptoms occur for one to receive a diagnosis of “mild” severity? (Anya)

“Symptoms are confined to only one setting (e.g., at home, at school, at work, with peers)," (p.220).

Reference: Oppositional Defiant Disorder. (2013). In  reference to the diagnostic criteria from DSM-5. American Psychiatric Publishing.

Boderline Personality Disorder

100

According to the DSM-5, Borderline Personality Disorder can co-occur with other personality disorders" (Kelly)

True 

Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Desk Reference Guide to the Diagnostic Criteria from DS5. Washington, D,C.: APA Personality Disorders in DSM-5

200

We read an article by Dr. Dana Becker. I can’t share the title of the article because it will give away the answer to this question. Please fill in the blank: “Today, we might characterize _____ as the “bad girl” and _____ as the “good girl,” respectively, of psychiatric labels.” (Carter)

bad girl” BPD, “good girl” PTSD

Reference: Becker. (2000). When She Was Bad: Borderline Personality Disorder in a Posttraumatic Age. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 70(4), 422–432. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0087769, P. 422

300

True or False: Many individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder seek treatment but 70% of individuals drop out of the treatment. (Dejanee)

True

Reference: Dingfelder, S. (2004). Personality disorders--treatment for the 'untreatable'. Monitor on Psychology. https://www.apa.org/monitor/mar04/treatment.html.

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Spectrum Disorders

100

Delusions that are clearly implausible, not understandable to same-culture peers, and do not derive from ordinary life experiences are deemed ____________. (Emily S.)

Bizarre

Reference: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Desk reference to the diagnostic criteria from DSM-5: American Psychiatric Publishing.

200

What is the term for the first time that someone experiences psychotic symptoms? (Sarah)

First episode psychosis

Reference: Heinssen, R., Goldstein, A. & Azrin, S. (2014). Evidence-based interventions for first episode psychosis: Components of coordinated specialty care. Available at https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/raise/nimh-white-paper-csc-forfep_147096.pdf