Ch 7 Flashcards
Henry has always been a sociable young man, but recently he’s become obnoxious and interrupts conversations as his mind seems to race. He’s maxed out his credit cards buying clothes, stays up for 48 hours straight, and is making plans to take the train to NY for an overnight trip to see Times Square. Henry may have which mood disorder?
a) Bipolar I
b) cyclothymia
c) Bipolar II
d) major depressive disorder
a) Bipolar I
Rebecca is a smart little girl, but is struggling with her behavior. Although she’s only five years old, Rebecca has been dismissed from two day care centers because of her frequent temper tantrums and inability to get along with the other kids. She is a bright child, but is often so irritable no one wants to be around her. Rebecca’s parents want to try a different option to help Rebecca before she is asked to leave a third day care. Which of the following options would you recommend Rebecca’s parents try?
a)
try time outs
b) find a different day care
c) continue with current day care
d) cognitive-behavioral intervention
d) cognitive-behavioral intervention
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medication, block the reabsorption of
a) tyramine
b) monoamine oxidase inhibitors
c) tricyclics
d) serotonin
d) serotonin
What accounts for the greatest risk of developing bipolar disorder?
a) single-parent home
b) poverty
c) genetic influences
d) ethnicity
c) genetic influences
During which stage of development is a person most at risk for bipolar disorder?
a) middle adulthood
b) adolescence
c) late adulthood
d) childhood
b) adolescence
Although the etiology of persistent depressive disorder is unknown, there are ________ and links with other factors such as stress, social isolation, and lack of social support.
a) hallucinations
b) goal-directed behaviors
c) genetic predispositions
d) employment dispositions
c) genetic predispositions
Question 7 1 / 1 point
Beth has felt off for a little over two years. Beth has said at times she has felt normal, but the normalcy only lasted for around a month and a half and then she felt either depressed or acted mild to moderately impulsive. Beth is not sure what is going on and she added that she has not abused drugs or alcohol during this period of time because she was unsure how she would react to substances. What could Beth be treated for based on this background information?
a) cyclothymic disorder
b) persistent depressive disorder
c) Bipolar II
d) major depressive disorder
a) cyclothymic disorder
Patients with bipolar disorder are typically treated with pharmacotherapy. Antidepressants such as SSRIs and SNRIs are the primary choice of treatment for depression, whereas for bipolar disorder, ________ is the first-line treatment choice.
a) paxil
b) cymbalta
c) lithium
d) zoloft
c) lithium
Although effective in treating depression, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can have serious side effects. Patients being treated for major depressive disorder should avoid foods that contain
a) rice.
b) milk.
c) tyramine.
d) lysine.
c) tyramine.
Suicidal risk is especially high among people with ________. Individuals with alcohol dependence are at 10 times greater risk for suicide than the general population
a) substance abuse problems
b) eating disorders
c) personality disorders
d) sleep disorders
a) substance abuse problems
