Symptoms
Which disorder is characterized by social impairment, isolation, cognitive deficits, repetitive self harming behaviors and aversion to physical affection?
Autism
Which disorder is driven by the belief that being ill will provide a special sort of attention that could not be achieved otherwise?
Factitious
The Rorschach test is useful in the diagnosis of which disorder?
schizophrenia
Which inattention disorder is treated with CNS stimulants such as amphetamine?
ADHD
which disorder is characterized by hopelessness, feelings of guilt, low self esteem, loss of interest, pleasure and motivation?
major depressive disorder
Chronic reduced blood flow to the brain from atherosclerosis resulting in hypoxia and neuron cell death leads to which disorder?
Vascular dementia
Distressing recollections, dreams, or flashbacks and intrusions that interfere with daily life are symptomatic of:
PTSD
Which highly addictive drug class is used to calm anxiety and reduce seizure activity?
Benzodiazepines
Behaviors such as nervous nail biting and constant checking to make sure door is locked/oven is off is indicative of which disorder?
Generalized anxiety
Which disorder is caused by an external traumatic event such as a tornado?
PTSD
A vascular assessment and history of atherosclerosis would be useful in the diagnosis of:
Vascular Dementia
Which cognitive disorder is treated with cholinesterase inhibitors such as Donepezil?
Alzheimer's
uncontrollable urges to carry out certain actions is a symptom of:
OCD
Which disorder could be caused by excessive caffeine consumption or working night shift?
Which disorder can be diagnosed only by an examination of the brain post-mortem?
Alzheimers
What is the purpose of an endarterectomy?
Remove plaque buildup on arterial walls
Irresistible sleepiness during monotonous activity is symptomatic of:
Narcolepsy
Genetic abnormalities on Chromosome 21 can be a causative factor in which disorder?
Alzheimers
Most children with autism are diagnosed before which age?
age 4
Disulfiram is useful in the treatment of which disorder?
Alcohol abuse