Characterized by marked detachment from persons and events around them. Show little emotion, develop few close friendships and most commonly spend time by themselves.
What is schizoid personality disorder
100
Group of conditions in which symptoms suggest the presence of a general medical condition, but careful evaluation fails to find any evidence of a physical disorder to explain their complaints
What is somatoform disorder
100
Individuals with 2 or more distinct identities, at least two of which periodically take control of the individuals' behavior -typically not at the same time
What is dissociative identity disorder
100
Difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep
What is insomnia
100
Mainstay of treatment for ADHD
What are stimulant drugs
200
Unstable interpersonal relationships and self-image, efforts to avoid being abandoned and impulsive actions
What is borderline personality disorder
200
"The preoccupation with the fear of having or the idea that one had, a serious disease based on the person's misinterpretation of bodily symptoms or bodily functions."
What is hypochondriasis
200
Nursing as caring
What is Watson's Theory of Human Care
200
Profoundly disturbed sleep, including nightmares, sleep terrors or sleepwatlking
What are parasomnias
200
Most common form of mood problem in children
What is reactive depression or 'adjustment disorder with depressed mood"
300
Major physical risk for individuals with BPD is
What is suicide
300
The fabrication of symptoms but the purpose is to achieve some objective goal such as financial compensation or avoiding work.
What is malingering
300
A form of child abuse where an individual intentionally produces symptoms of illness in a child under his care
What is Munchausen's Syndrome by proxy
300
Fasting, binge eating and purging
What is bulemia
300
Episodes of depression alternate with episodes of mania
What is bipolar disorder
400
Self-centeredness and inflated self esteem both beginning by early adolescence
What is narcissistic personality disorder
400
A condition in which patients exhibit symptoms that cannot be explained by any medical or neurological condition.(loss of vision, hearing, glove and stocking anesthesia)
What is conversion disorder
400
Disorders include conditions of amnesia, fugue states and depersonalization that are specific and circumscribed symptoms
What is dissociative disorders
400
Most appropriate treatment for anorexia
What is psychotherapy (nutritional takes precedence if its an emergency)
400
Recurrent time consuming thoughts and repetitive behaviors to reduce anxiety caused by obsessive thoughts.
What is obsessive compulsive disorder
500
Dramatic dress, striking makeup theatrical entrance, seductive boasting about sexual promiscuity.
What is histrionic personality disorder
500
Intentional physical or psychological symptoms produced in order to gain attention from potential caregivers
What is factitious disorders
500
A characteristic feature of conversion disorder-an indifference many clients show toward their symptoms
What is La Belle Indifference
500
Medical psychological condition characterized by profound disturbance in body image