Medications
Name 1 of 4 benzodiazepines by generic and/or name brands.
Alprazolam (Xanax), Diazepam (Valium), Cloradiazepoxide (Librium), Lorazepam (Ativan), or Clonazepam (Klonopin).
A 23 yr old woman Nikki, reacted with depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts after the death of her grandfather. She was hospitalized, displayed unstable moods, aggressive temperament, and self-destructive behavior (head banging). She was sexually abused at age 10 and had multiple sexual partners since age 13, and dealt with frequent conflicts and impulsive acts. What should Nikki be diagnosed with?
Borderlune Personality Disorder
Name the woman who has recently plead guilty by reason of insanity for killing her 3 children after suffering from postpartum psychosis.
Lindsay Clancy
An Evidence-based therapy modality created by Marsha Lineman, known for effectively treating Borderline Personality Disorder.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
What psychological test has 567 questions and is used to evaluate adult personality traits and mental health conditions?
MMPI or Minnesota Multi phasic Personality Inventory
Name 1 of 5 side effects that may come while taking SSRI's
1) Insomnia
2) Sexual Dysfunction
3) Weight Loss
4)Antichlionecryic effect: dry mouth, blurred vision, and/or headache.
5) Suicidal Ideation
A 43 yr old man named Jason endorses symptoms of manic behavior which can look like spending money impulsively, engaging in promiscuous behavior, sleeping 1-3 hours at night, engaging in alcohol/drug use, followed by periods of having low energy, staying in bed for several days, endorsing suicidal ideation, and/or self-isolating. What should Jason be diagnosed with?
Bipolar Disorder
Who is the individual responsible for the 2022 Idaho Student murders who is serving 4 life sentences for the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Conclaves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin?
Bryan Kohlberger
Created by Dr. Francine Shapiro, this therapy modality is designed to relieve the distress associated with disturbing memories.
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
What kind of testing would be helpful if a patient presents with sensory sensitivities, struggling to read/understand social cues, repeated body movements, and struggling to understand another's point of view?
Autism Testing
What neurotransmitter does atypical antipsychotics affect?
Dopamine
a 30 yr old named Mary, experienced visual hallucinations of her deceased mother with blood running down her eyes and auditory hallucinations of a voice telling her to to hurt others and/or herself. She endorses intense anger episodes, yelling at others frequently, and has a history of hospitalization, and suicidal ideation/attempts, what would you diagnose Mary with?
Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Who is the individual who shot and killed Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare?
Luigi Mangione
Created by Aaron Beck, this therapy modality helps clients learn to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, replacing them with realistic beliefs and adaptive actions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Name the kind of assessment that assess chemical use/dependency and provides recommendations based on the evaluation.
Rule 25 or Comprehensive Assessment.
What mental health medication did the character Victoria Ratliff (played by Parker Posey) commonly take on the show The White Lotus to ease her anxiety and help her sleep?
Lorazepam or Ativan.
a 27 yr old named Laura came to a mental health clinic describing symptoms related to the anxiety of preparing for a graduate exam. She would turn pages over and over again, rearrange objects in order on her desk and repetitively check whether doors and lamps were closed before going out. What should Laura be diagnosed with?
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
Which member of Aerosmith sought legal guardianship of a 16- yr old minor who later filed a legal suit, accusing him of sexual assault/battery?
Steven Tyler
This therapy modality is the gold standard for CBT, primarily used to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD.
ExRP (Exposure and Ritual Prevention).
What kind of testing would be helpful if a patient is presenting with trouble concentrating or completing tasks, struggling with time management, difficulty staying seated in formal settings, and interrupting others or blurting out answers before a questions finishes?
ADHD Testing
What drink should you avoid consuming when taking antidepressants such as Zoloft?
Grapefruit Juice.
33 yr old Derek, had a history of "falling in love" quickly, and was crushed when not receiving constant attention. Derek would jump from topic to topic, and was highly suggestive, agreeing with the therapist's observations immediately even if it had contradicted his past statements. He was prone to grand gestures and frequency glanced at himself on reflexive surfaces, seeking validation from his appearance. What should Derek be diagnosed with?
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Which real housewife of Salt Lake City committed conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection to a telemarketing scheme targeting vulnerable, elderly, people, conning them of their life savings and served 78 months in prison?
Jen Shah.
What is the name of the psychotherapy that helps people identify and accept different parts of themselves, based on the idea the people have sub-personalities, or "families" within their mental system?
Internal Family Systems