Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders Flashcards

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characteristic of aggression associated with intermittent explosive disorder in relation to stressor

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out of proportion to stressor

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what does a kleptomaniac typically do with stolen items

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returns, gives away or hides them

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what is defining about the objects stolen in kleptomania

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they are not needed, typically have no value, and could have easily been afforded

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what is characteristic about planning theft in kleptomania

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not planned and does not involve others

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characteristics of aggressive outbursts associated with intermittent explosive disorder

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rapid onset, often without warning, which typically subsides in approximately 30 minutes

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age to diagnose intermittent explosive disorder

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at least 6

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parental risk factors for intermittent explosive disorder

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alcohol abuse
violence
emotional instability
poor work history
marital/legal problems

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impulses in kleptomania

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recurrent with inability to resist

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what is characteristic about tension associated with impulse control disorders

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tension before with immediate gratification after

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what distinguishes pyromania from arson

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they do not personally benefit from fire setting in pyromania

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what are some tests to r/o other causes of aggression

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liver/thyroid function tests
fasting glucose
electrolytes
UDS

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what MRI finding is associated with loss of impulse control

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changes in PFC

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definition of impulse

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tension state that exists without action

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definition of compulsion

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tension state that always has an action component

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gratification associated with impulses and compulsions

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impulses associated with gratification. Compulsions are generally unpleasant

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conditions to r/o prior to dx intermittent explosive disorder

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psychosis
antisocial personality disorder
borderline personality disorder
substance abuse
epilepsy
brain tumors
degenerative diseases
endocrine disorders

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what differentiated intermittent explosive disorder from conduct disorder and antisocial personality disorder

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episodic and discrete nature of outbursts

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difference between theft in kleptomania and antisocial personality disorder

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antisocial personality disorder is often premeditated and for personal gain, regularly involves threats of or actual harm, and lacks guilt/remorse

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malingering in relation to kleptomania

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claiming kleptomania to avoid punishment for stealing

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what differentiates fire setting in pyromania from conduct or antisocial personality disorder

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in conduct and antisocial personality disorder fire setting is deliberate and not the result of inability to control an impulse

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21
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percentage of comorbid mental disorders with intermittent explosive disorder

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> 80%

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onset/course of intermittent explosive disorder

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usually in late adolescence/early adulthood and may be insidious. Severity tends to decrease with age

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onset/course of kleptomania

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onset usually in adolescence with chronic course that waxes and wanes

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onset/course of pyromania

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onset usually in adolescence with chronic course that may wax and wane

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goal of therapy in the treatment of intermittent explosive disorder

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for the patient to recognize and verbalize prior to acting on aggressive impulse

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possible therapies that may be helpful in the treatment of intermittent explosive disorder

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group/family
CBT
contingent management

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medication management of intermittent explosive disorder

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antipsychotics, SSRIs, buspirone, trazadone, lithium, anticonvulsants

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benzodiazepines with intermittent explosive disorder

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can cause behavioral inhibition which may worsen symptoms

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therapies that may be useful in treating kleptomania

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insight-oriented therapy and psychoanalysis as well as CBT depending on motivation

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therapies that have been shown useful in the treatment of kleptomania regardless of motivation

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systematic desensitization and aversive conditioning

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medications that have been helpful in the treatment of kleptomania

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fluvoxamine and fluoxetine

33
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why is tx of pyromania so difficult

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lack of patient motivation

34
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tx approaches for pyromania when manifesting in children

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family therapy and behavioral approaches that are preventative and not punitive

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dysfunction of what area of the brain is associated with intermittent explosive disorder

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PFC

36
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relatives of those with kleptomania tend to have higher rates of which mental disorders

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OCD
alcohol abuse

37
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what type of behaviors are the most common reason for psychiatric referral in children

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oppositional and aggressive

38
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what differentiates ODD from conduct disorder

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ODD usually is not aggressive or violent and typically do not violate the rights of others

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main characteristics of ODD

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hostility towards authority figures and inability to take responsibility for mistakes leads to blaming others for behavior

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symptom categories for ODD

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angry/irritable
argumentative/defiant
vindictive

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manifestations of anger/irritability in ODD

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often loses temper and are easily annoyed
irritable much of the time

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5 argumentative/defiant symptoms of ODD

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-arguing with authority figures
-refuse to comply with requests
-deliberately breaks rules
-annoys others intentionally
-blames others for misbehavior

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vindictive sx of ODD

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spiteful at least twice in 6 months

44
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what other mental disorder automatically excludes ODD as a dx

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disruptive dysregulation disorder

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what is typically found in the psych hx of those dx with conduct disorder

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ODD (maybe comorbid)

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most effective treatment strategies for ODD

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family interventions

47
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family interventions that have been effective in treating ODD

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-parent training in child management skills
-assessment of family interactions
-CBT for patient and family

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goal of therapy for ODD

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diminish bad behavior while simultaneously reinforcing prosocial behaviors

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basic definition of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

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severe developmentally inappropriate recurrent temper outbursts at least three times weekly with persistently irritable mood between outbursts

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onset and duration of sx for dx of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

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onset prior to age 10 with sx present for at least 1 year

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sx must be present in how many settings for dx of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

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at least 2

52
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age range for dx of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

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6-18

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what differentiates disruptive mood dysregulation disorder from pediatric bipolar

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irritability is persistent in disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

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differentiating factors between disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and ODD

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ODD includes sx of annoyance and defiance and only requires sx be present in 1 setting

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what is the focus of treatment for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

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symptomatic interventions
CBT likely to be beneficial

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mean age of onset for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

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5-11

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what is the main characterization of conduct disorder

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aggression and violation of the rights of others

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4 categories of exhibited behaviors in conduct disorder

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-physical aggression/threats of harm to people
-destruction of property
-theft or acts of deceit
-frequent violation of age appropriate rules

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frequency of behaviors for dx of conduct disorder

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3 persistent behaviors over 12 months with at least one being present for at least 6 months

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when can conduct disorder be dx after age 18

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when criteria not met for antisocial personality disorder

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mild conduct disorder

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few conduct problems beyond what is required for dx and behaviors cause only minor harm to others

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moderate conduct disorder

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sx exceed minimum requirements but there is less confrontation and harm to others than with severe forms

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severe conduct disorder

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many sx beyond requirements or behaviors cause significant harm to others

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the specifier for “with limited prosocial emotions” applies to conduct disorder when there are at least 2 of what 4 sx

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lack of remorse/guilt
callous lack of empathy
unconcerned about performance
shallow or deficient affect

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what is more likely regarding onset and severity of conduct disorder when criteria is met for “limited prosocial emotions”

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childhood onset and severe form of disorder

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childhood onset conduct disorder

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at least 1 sx manifests prior to age 10

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adolescent onset conduct disorder

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no sx prior to age 10

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guilt/remorse in conduct disorder

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often feel to some degree but try to blame others for behavior to avoid punishment

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parenting styles that predispose to conduct disorder

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excessively harsh parenting or lack of parental supervision

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common comorbidities of conduct disorder

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ADHD, learning, and substance use disorders

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negative prognostic signs for conduct disorder

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young age
high number of sx
severe sx

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good prognostic signs for conduct disorder

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mild sx
lack of comorbidities
normal intellectual function

73
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CBT strategies that have proven efficacy in the treatment of conduct disorder

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-problem solving skills training
-parent management training
-anger coping program

74
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what sx of conduct disorder can be txd with psychosocial interventions

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better at targeting overt (aggression) than covert (lying/stealing) sx

75
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psychopharmacologic management of aggression in conduct disorder

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risperidone
seroquel has shown some efficacy

76
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medication management of impulsivity, irritability, and mood lability in conduct disorder

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SSRIs
(fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram)

77
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what brain areas have decreased gray matter in conduct disorder

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limbic structures
bilateral anterior insula
left amygdala

78
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what is B-hydroxylase

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enzyme that converts dopamine to norepinephrine

79
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B hydroxylase in conduct disorder

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low