Ch9 Mental Disorders & Conditions

Question 1

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Answer 1

excessive worry that can have physical symptoms like increased hr, chest pain, sweating, nausea, HA’s

Question 2

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Answer 2

repetition; from fear

Question 3

Panic Disorder (PD)

Answer 3

sudden reoccurring panic attacks that can have physical symptoms

Question 4

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Answer 4

inability to focus on 1 task; lack of impulse control

Question 5

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Answer 5

developmental disability where pt has difficulty communicating with others; social norms

Question 6

Dyslexia

Answer 6

trouble learning and recognizing written language

Question 7

Bipolar Disorder

Answer 7

alternating periods of extremely happy (mania) and extremely sad; mood swings

Question 8

Depression

Answer 8

sadness…. (anger can root from this)

Question 9

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Answer 9

depression that is affected by seasons

Question 10

Psychotic Disorders

Answer 10

loss of touch with reality, hallucinations and delusions

Question 11

Schizophrenia

Answer 11

same as psychotic disorders except you believe that you are 2 different people