Eating Disorders
What neurotransmitter is believed to play a role in eating disorders?
Serotonin
What term describes the psychological state in which a person experiences extreme distress and an inability to maintain balance or cope effectively during a crisis?
Disequilibrium
What mood stabilizer has a narrow therapeutic range?
Lithium
A teenager wakes up the morning of an important exam unable to speak. A medical evaluation finds no physical cause for the sudden loss of voice. What disorder does this describe?
Conversion Disorder
What is the most common form of child abuse?
Neglect
What are the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa?
Restricting type & binge-eating/purging type
How long is crisis intervention therapy?
4-6 weeks
Which disorder includes a manic episode where the client is high risk for suicide and is involved in high risk behavior?
Bipolar 1
A 4-year-old boy avoids eye contact, does not respond to his name, and becomes extremely upset when his daily routine is changed. He prefers to play alone and repeatedly lines up his toys instead of engaging in imaginative play. What disorder does he likely have?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What is the most dangerous time for a victim of intimate partner violence?
When they attempt to leave the relationship
A nurse notices calluses and abrasions on the knuckles of a patient with suspected bulimia nervosa. What is the name of this physical sign caused by self-induced vomiting?
Russell’s sign
A college freshman struggles with feelings of loneliness and anxiety after moving away from home for the first time. What type of crisis is this?
Maturational crisis
What is the term used to describe rapid, continuous speech with little opportunity for interruption, often seen in manic episodes of bipolar disorder?
Pressured speech
This tic disorder involves both motor and vocal tics for at least one year.
Tourette’s
What is one of the strongest risk factors for someone becoming an abuser later in life?
A family history of violence or growing up in a violent home
A potentially fatal condition caused by rapid reintroduction of nutrition, leading to electrolyte imbalances and organ failure
Refeeding Syndrome
Professor Tony loses his job unexpectedly for making too many jokes in class and is unable to pay his rent, leading to extreme stress and uncertainty about his future. What type of crisis is this?
Situational crisis
What are two signs of lithium toxicity?
Diarrhea, nausea, tremors, confusion, vomiting, poor coordination
A 12-year-old frequently lies, skips school, bullies peers, and has been caught setting fires and harming animals. He shows little remorse for his actions. What disorder does he likely have?
Conduct Disorder
After a violent episode, an abuser apologizes, buys gifts, and promises to change, making the victim believe the abuse will not happen again. What phase of the cycle of violence does this describe?
Honeymoon phase
A 17-year-old gymnast has a BMI of 16 and severely restricts her food intake. However, she occasionally eats large amounts of food in one sitting and then induces vomiting to prevent weight gain. What type of eating disorder does she have?
Anorexia Nervosa – Binge/Purge Type
A community is devastated by a tornado, leaving many people homeless and traumatized. What type of crisis is this?
Adventitious crisis
What life-threatening reaction is associated with Lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
A 35-year-old man frequently visits multiple doctors, convinced he has a serious heart condition despite normal ECGs and blood tests. He obsessively checks his pulse and avoids exercise, fearing it will trigger a heart attack. What disorder does he likely have?
Illness Anxiety Disorder
What are the three phases in the cycle of domestic violence?
Tension-building, acute battering phase, honeymoon phase