Conduct Disorders

Question 1

What is the hallmark of a conduct disorder?

Answer 1

Impaired impulse control or self-regulation

Question 2

T/F: Physical or verbal injury to oneself or others is common in conduct disorders

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What personality disorder is commonly seen with a conduct disorders?

Answer 3

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 4

The following describes what conduct disorder…..

Difficult and challenging behaviors
No physical violence/danger
Defiance
Naughty Behaviors

Answer 4

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 5

How long must symptoms be present for a patient to be diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder?

Answer 5

Longer than 6 months

Question 6

Is oppositional defiant disorder more common in boys or girls?

Answer 6

Boys

Question 7

During what age does ODD present?

Answer 7

Pre-school

Question 8

T/F: All children with ODD progress to a conduct disorder

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What co-morbid condition is often seen with ODD?

Answer 9

ADHD

Question 10

What is the best management option for ODD?

Answer 10

Therapy (Child, Family, CBT)

Question 11

What is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?

Answer 11

Extreme mood swings in children with associated irritability

Question 12

When do symptoms of DMDD typically start and how long do they last?

Answer 12

Start before age 10 and typically last longer than 1 year

Question 13

Do children with DMDD typically mature into Bipolar Disorder?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Is DMDD pharmacologically managed?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

The following best describes what conduct disorder…..

Verbal or Behavioral Outbursts (out of proportion) that vary from the patient’s typical character

Answer 15

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 16

In a patient with suspected intermittent explosive disorder does NOT harm others or property…….

How many outbursts are needed for diagnosis?

Answer 16

2x Weekly

Question 17

In a patient with suspected intermittent explosive disorder DOES harm others or property…….

How many outbursts are needed for diagnosis?

Answer 17

3x year

Question 18

What medication class should be avoided in treating intermittent explosive disorder?

Answer 18

BZDs

Question 19

T/F: Conduct Disorder is considered a precursor to Antisocial Personality Disorder

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What are the FOUR domains of behavior?

Answer 20

1) Aggression towards people and animals
2) Destruction of property
3) Deceitfulness/theft
4) Serious violations of rules

Question 21

Which of the following has the worse prognosis…..

Conduct disorder onset before 10 y.o.
Conduct disorder onset between 10 - 18 y.o.

Answer 21

Conduct disorder onset before 10 y.o.

Question 22

_____ is defined as a lack of empathy

Answer 22

Callous

Question 23

T/F: Extreme cases of conduct disorders end up in law violations and juvenile detention

Answer 23

True

Question 24

________ is described deliberately setting fire associated with tension, arousal, pleasure, or gratification.

Answer 24

Pyromania

Question 25

_______ is described as the inability to suppress impulse to steal even if they are not need for personal use or gain

Answer 25

Kleptomania

Question 26

Can kelptomania be chronic?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

What is a unique treatment option for kleptomania?

Answer 27

Being caught and humiliated