Disorders
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Diagnosis & Assessment
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100

Problem gamblers display the same types of cravings and dependence as persons who have these disorders.

What are substance-related disorders? 

100

The name for apparently emotionless demeanor (including toneless speech or vacant gaze) when a reaction would be expected.

What is flat affect?

100

True or False: 

Drug treatments have proven as effective as CBT and family based approaches for the treatment of eating disorders. 

False

100

An exam that involves a systematic observation of an individual's behavior over 5 categories.

What is the mental status exam?

100

Name 2 purging or compensatory strategies often associated with bulimia nervosa. 

What are self-induced vomitting, laxative abuse, or diruretics? 

200

This personality disorder is characterized by suspicion and odd beliefs about the world. 

What is schizotypal personality disorder? 

200

This disorder of movement involves immobility or excited agitation. It can accompany psychotic disorders or mood disorders. 

Catatonia

200

This type of medication is taken every few weeks rather than daily as a means to address nonadherence. It has been associated with reduced hospital rates and care costs. 

What are long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs)?

200

These self-report questionnaires assess personal traits by asking respondants to identify descriptions that apply to them. 

What are personality inventories?

200

The namesake of a sudden and overwhelming reaction was known to terrify people with bloodcurdling scream. Name the condition and the person.

What is panic and who is the Greek god, Pan?

300
Name the condition being described: 

Natalie has modified her eating patterns in response to recent weight gain. Despite her efforts she still continues to gain weight. She has no memory of eating but often notices food is missing from the cabinets and refrigerator when she wakes in the morning. 

What is nocturnal eating syndrome?

300

This is the term used to describe a deficiency in the amount or content of speech. It is a disturbance often seen in people with schizophrenia. 

What is alogia?

300

This is a controversial approach to treatment of alcohol dependence, in which a person who is a severe user is taught to drink in moderation. 

What is controlled drinking?

300

As a clinician, you must be careful to avoid the tendency to consider all members of a category as more similar than they are, ignoring their individual differences. This is called the _____ ______ myth. 

What is the patient uniformity myth? 

300

This future oriented mood state is characterized by apprehension because we cannot predict or control upcoming events while this emotion is an immediate reaction to current danger. Name the 2 reactions being described. 

What is the difference between anxiety and fear?

400

Charlie was assigned male at birth. When he was little, he never fit in with the other boys and preferred the company, toys, and clothing styles associated with girls. As he got older, Charlie expressed to his parents that he felt like he was trapped in the wrong body. During puberty, Charlie began avoiding mirrors and was horrified when his body changed and body and facial hair began to grow in. Charlie has reported bullying and thoughts of suicide. Charlie may have this disorder...

What is gender dysphoria?

400

This is the inability to to experience pleasure, it is associated with some mood disorders and schizophrenia. 

What is anhedonia?

400

Aside from social skills training, 2 psychosocial treatments for schizophrenia, _____________ (teachig family memers to be supportive) and _______________ (teaching meaningful jobs), may be helpful. 

What are family interventions and vocational rehabilitation? 

400
While conducting a mental status exam with Zara at a community drop in clinic, you listen carefully to her speech pattern noting the content, speed, and continuity. You do not notice loose associations but note indications of delusional thoughts and visual hallucinations. Which part of the MSE is described?
What is assessment of thought processes? 
400

This type of substance essentially changes the way the user perceives the world. Sight, sound, feelings, and even smell are distorted, sometimes in dramatic ways. 

What are hallucinogens?

500

In the DSM-5TR, intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, and pyromania are the three disorders that make up this category. 

What are the impulse control disorders?

500

This is an impairment or loss of language skills resulting from brain damage caused by stroke, Alzheimer's disease, or other illness or trauma. 

What is aphasia?

500

Charlie was assigned male at birth. Growing up, he never fit in with the other boys and preferred the company, toys, and clothing styles associated with girls. As he got older, Charlie expressed to his parents that he felt like he was trapped in the wrong body. During puberty, Charlie began avoiding mirrors and was horrified when body and facial hair began to grow in. Charlie has reported bullying and thoughts of suicide. Charlie may benefit from what types of treatments?

What is psychosocial treatment to adjust to the expressed and desired gender, or gender-affirming surgery.

500

This is a paraphilic disorder in which sexual arousal is derived from observing unsuspecting individuals undressing or naked. 

What is voyeuristic disorder?

500

Name the conditions represented by the following acronyms: BED, ARFID, BDD, DID, TBI

What is binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, disociative identity disorder, and traumatic brain injury.   

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