Diagnoses
Medications
Theories
Therapy
Ethics
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Ataque de nervios which appears in DSM-IV-TR as a culture-bound syndrome most likely fits the criteria in DSM-5 for which of the following disorders: A. Other specified anxiety disorder B. Unspecified anxiety disorder C. Anxiety disorder due to another medical condition D. Generalized anxiety disorder E. Major depressive disorder with anxious distress
What is Ataque de nervios is a psychological syndrome most associated with Spanish-speaking people from the Caribbean. Ataque de nervios translates into English as 'attack of nerves'. The condition appears in Appendix I of DSM-IV-TR as a culture-bound syndrome. Aspects of the syndrome include uncontrollable screaming or shouting, crying, trembling, sensations of heat rising in the chest and head, dissociative experiences, and verbal or physical aggression. Other specified anxiety disorder applies to presentations in which symptoms characteristic of an anxiety disorder that cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning predominate but do not meet the full criteria for any other disorder in the anxiety disorders diagnostic class. Examples include: limited-symptom attacks, generalized anxiety not occurring more days than not, Khyal Cap, Ataque de nervios.
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An SSRI is an example of this type class of medication
What is What is Antidepressant
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Social Work Theory covers three basic possibilities: BLANK, Perspectives, and Explanatory theories
What is Models
100
Treatment is a combination of behavioral and cognitive therapies that incorporates mindfulness. Includes both individual and group components Interpersonal effectiveness, distrust tolerance, emotion regulation
What is dialectical behavior therapy
100
When dealing with an ethical dilemma, the Code of Ethics principles are written in broad statements to help us examine conflicting values and think BLANK
What is think Critically
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Which two of the following develops within several hours to a few days after cessation of alcohol to indicate alcohol withdrawal? A. Nystagmus and incoordination B. Dysphoric mood and rhinorrhea C. Headache and flu-like symptoms D. Aggression and decreased appetite E. Insomnia and nausea/vomiting
What is E: Insomnia and nausea/vomiting are two of the alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Nystagmus and incoordination are symptoms of alcohol intoxication. Headache and flu-like symptoms are typically present in caffeine withdrawal. Dysphoric mood and rhinorrhea are usually seen in the opioid withdrawal. Aggression and decreased appetite are related to cannabis withdrawal.
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This is the name for the chemicals in the brain that can be increased or decreased by Psychotropic Medications
What is What is Neurotransmitters
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Our perceptions of reality are based on a complicated negotiation as we socially BLANK the world around us
What is construct
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This type of therapy is concerned with how internal processes such as needs, drives, and emotions motivate human behavior.
What is psychodynamic therapy
200
In the NASW Code of Ethics, this is the very first ethical standard.
What is ethical responsibilities to clients?
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A 25 year old medical student was brought in by his parents to the ED with c/o bizarre behavior. As per his parents, patient has been making statements that, “ I am a prophet and the chosen one”. Patient has been isolative and also reported to his that he hears the God’s voice talking to him. Parents reported that these started approximately two weeks ago. Parents also pointed that the patient was going to take his USMLE step 2 exam in a month’s time and has been studying hard for it. Patient is a stellar student otherwise before this period. He has no history of substance abuse. No h/o other medical problems. What is the most appropriate diagnosis? A. Schizophreniform disorder B. Brief reactive psychosis C. Schizophrenia D. Schizoaffective disorder E. Delusional disorder with bizarre content
What is B: Brief reactive psychosis or Brief psychotic disorder with marked stressor has the following criteria as per the DSM V: The presence of one or more of the following symptoms, one of these must include 1,2 or 3. 1. Delusions, 2. Hallucinations, 3. Disorganized speech and 4. Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, For at least 1 day but less than one month, which eventual full term return to premorbid level of functioning. Schizophreniform disorder- at least for 1 month but less than 6 months Schizophrenia- duration of symptoms for at least one month. Schizoaffective disorder-No mood symptoms present in the patient Delusional disorder with bizarre content- symptoms present for at least one month or longer.
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When this illness is treated with medication, the results are -Decrease in hallucinations and delusions -Improved organization of thinking and speech -Decreased paranoia and increased social contact
What is Schizophrenia?
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List 4 of the 8 psychosocial stages (Erikson)
1. Trust vs. Mistrust (birth-1 year) 2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (2-3 years) 3. Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6 years) 4. Industry vs. Inferiority (6-11 years) 5. Identity vs. Identity Diffusion (12-18 years) 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation (early adulthood: 19-mid 20s) 7. Generativity vs. Stagnation/Self-Absorbtion (middle age: late 20s-50s) 8. Integrity vs. Dispair (old age: 60s and beyond)
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teaches you to gradually approach trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations that you have been avoiding since your trauma. By confronting these challenges, you can decrease your PTSD symptoms.
What is prolonged exposure therapy
300
If informed consent is not possible due to cognitive limitations, etc, then the Social Worker must consider forms of Least BLANK
What is intrusiveness
400
Compared to individuals with major depressive disorder, those with persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) are at higher risk for which of the following co-morbidities? A. Psychiatric co-morbidity in general B. Anxiety disorders C. Substance use disorders D. Cluster B and C personality disorders E. All of the above
What is E. Compared to individuals with major depressive disorder, those with persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) are at higher risk for psychiatric co-morbidity in general, and for anxiety disorders and substance use disorders in particular. Early-onset persistent depressive disorder is strongly associated with Cluster B and C personality disorders.
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Besides mood stabilizers, name the other 2 classes of medication that treat Bipolar Disorder
What is Antipsychotic and anticonvulsants
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Name the theory! Antecedents, consequences, personal expectations, and interpretation shape and maintain behavior in the present *Self-interest determines social exchange *Unequal resources determine power inequities and reciprocity is essential *Six propositions: --Success proposition --Stimulus proposition --Value proposition --Deprivation-satiation -- proposition --Aggression-approval proposition --Rationality proposition
Social Exchange
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Techniques: miracle question, exception-finding, compliments, listening skills, empath, scaling questions
What is solution-focused therapy
400
A social worker learns that a colleague has a long-term drinking problem. The social worker should FIRST follow this course of action.
What is discuss the issue with the colleague?
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Which of the following specifiers may apply to Bipolar I disorder, Bipolar II disorder and Cyclothymic disorder: A. With peripartum onset B. With seasonal pattern C. With rapid cycling D. With anxious distress E. With mixed features
What is D: Cyclothymic disorder may specify if with anxious distress. Specifiers for Bipolar I disorder and Bipolar II disorder are with anxious distress, with mixed features, with rapid cycling, with melancholic features, with atypical features, with mood-congruent/incongruent psychotic features, with peripartum onset, and with seasonal pattern.
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Name 3 of the 9 classes of Psychotropic Medications
What is Antipsychotic, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anti-panic agents, anti-obsessive agents, anti-anxiety agents, stimulants, medications for substance abuse
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List 4 of the 8 Psychosocial Stages from Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
Erikson's Psychosocial Stages 1. Trust vs. Mistrust (birth-1 year) 2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (2-3 years) 3. Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6 years) 4. Industry vs. Inferiority (6-11 years) 5. Identity vs. Identity Diffusion (12-18 years) 6. Intimacy vs. Isolation (early adulthood: 19-mid 20s) 7. Generativity vs. Stagnation/Self-Absorbtion (middle age: late 20s-50s) 8. Integrity vs. Dispair (old age: 60s and beyond)
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integrative approach to individual psychotherapy developed by Richard C. Schwartz. It combines systems thinking with the view that mind is made up of relatively discrete subpersonalities each with its own viewpoint and qualities
What is internal family systems therapy
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Discuss the reporting procedure for domestic violence
What is As of June 29, 2017, Kentucky’s mandatory reporting law for victims of domestic violence has been changed to a mandatory information and referral provision.  The revised law requires certain professionals to provide educational material to victims of domestic and dating violence with whom they have had a professional interaction. This law also requires these same professionals to make a report to police IF requested to by the victim and to report to police if they believe that the death of a victim may be related to domestic or dating violence.
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