DSM 5 Quiz Flashcards
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Seth, age 14, is constantly arguing with his teachers and parents and was recently kicked off the soccer team.
- Seth, age 14, is constantly arguing with his teachers and parents and was recently kicked off the soccer team.
Oppositional defiant disorder, arguing with authority,
Not enough for conduct; no violation of rights of others
Also, possibly depressive disorder; irritability
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Georgia tears up when she shares that she shares that she doesn’t feel like getting out of bed in the morning because life is too hard.
- Georgia tears up when she shares that she shares that she doesn’t feel like getting out of bed in the morning because life is too hard.
MDD
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Barbara shares that she and her husband fight all the time about her drinking.
- Barbara shares that she and her husband fight all the time about her drinking.
Alcohol use disorder
V code relationship distress with spouse
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Sam shares that he has a good week every few months where he is really productive at work and doesn’t need much sleep. The problem is that he always crashes and can’t get out of bed for weeks.
- Sam shares that he has a good week every few months where he is really productive at work and doesn’t need much sleep. The problem is that he always crashes and can’t get out of bed for weeks.
Hypomania, cuz still doing work; MDD = Bi-polar 2
Maybe also MDD
But, cyclical nature = bi-polar 2
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Bill says his wife loses it every so often and acts like a crazy person for over a week. She goes on shopping sprees they can’t afford and cleans the house all night.
- Bill says his wife loses it every so often and acts like a crazy person for over a week. She goes on shopping sprees they can’t afford and cleans the house all night.
Manic phase only = bi-polar 1
Also put down relationship distress with spouse
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Lisa, age 8, is brought in by her mother who shares that Lisa cries every time she is dropped off at school.
- Lisa, age 8, is brought in by her mother who shares that Lisa cries every time she is dropped off at school.
Separation anxiety
V code parent child relational problem
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Charlotte shares that in graduate school she will have spurts where she gets a lot done and feels really energized, then she’ll have a hard time motivating to get anything done.
- Charlotte shares that in graduate school she will have spurts where she gets a lot done and feels really energized, then she’ll have a hard time motivating to get anything done.
Cyclothymia; mild mania and mild depression
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Anthony, age 8, is referred by his school teacher because he can’t finish tasks in class and is disrupting other kids.
- Anthony, age 8, is referred by his school teacher because he can’t finish tasks in class and is disrupting other kids.
ADHD
Possibly a learning disorder
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Nick was in a serious car accident three weeks ago and hasn’t been able to sleep because he keeps having nightmares of the crash
- Nick was in a serious car accident three weeks ago and hasn’t been able to sleep because he keeps having nightmares of the crash
Acute stress disorder
It been a month from accident and he is reliving the event
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Jamie becomes tearful when she shares that she feels irritable with her kids all the time. 10. Jamie becomes tearful when she shares that she feels irritable with her kids all the time.
- Jamie becomes tearful when she shares that she feels irritable with her kids all the time. 10. Jamie becomes tearful when she shares that she feels irritable with her kids all the time.
MDD
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Cindy, who is referred by her EAP for falling behind in her work, shares that she smokes pot to help her relax.
- Cindy, who is referred by her EAP for falling behind in her work, shares that she smokes pot to help her relax.
V code occupational problem
Want to get them functioning at work
Possibility of cannabis use disorder
Anxiety disorder is tickled here, but not enough
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Marge reports that for the last four months she’s had a hard time sleeping because she’s staying awake at night worrying about an endless list of things.
- Marge reports that for the last four months she’s had a hard time sleeping because she’s staying awake at night worrying about an endless list of things.
Unspecified anxiety disorder
4 month time line
for GAD it needs to be at least 6 months
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Mary describes her son, Henry, age 6, as a little brat who can’t sit still for one minute and is always causing problems at school.
- Mary describes her son, Henry, age 6, as a little brat who can’t sit still for one minute and is always causing problems at school.
ADHD
V code parent child relational problem
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Nancy, who lost her husband four months ago, states that the only thing she enjoys these days is playing with her granddaughter.
- Nancy, who lost her husband four months ago, states that the only thing she enjoys these days is playing with her granddaughter.
Bereavement and unspecified depressive disorder
if she had more depressive symptoms bump it up to MDD
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Melissa shares that she has been in love three times this year and all of the relationships have ended badly.
- Melissa shares that she has been in love three times this year and all of the relationships have ended badly.
Borderline personality disorder
Unstable relationships
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Jerry, a 45-year-old loan agent, recently lost his job, is arguing a lot with his wife, and complains that he just can’t get out of bed in the morning.
- Jerry, a 45-year-old loan agent, recently lost his job, is arguing a lot with his wife, and complains that he just can’t get out of bed in the morning.
Adjustment disorder, relationship distress with a spouse, MDD
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Tina, a 16 year old, is referred by her probation officer after being arrested for breaking into a house.
- Tina, a 16 year old, is referred by her probation officer after being arrested for breaking into a house.
Conduct disorder (violation of the rights of others)
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Greg, an Iraqi vet, and his girlfriend, Meg, come to see you because they are fighting a lot and Greg can’t stop thinking about the things he’s seen.
- Greg, an Iraqi vet, and his girlfriend, Meg, come to see you because they are fighting a lot and Greg can’t stop thinking about the things he’s seen.
PTSD and V code relationship distress with intimate partner
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Shawna shares that she needs to drink five drinks instead of two to “feel buzzed” and that she has a hard time getting up in the morning.
- Shawna shares that she needs to drink five drinks instead of two to “feel buzzed” and that she has a hard time getting up in the morning.
Alcohol use disorder
Possible substance induced mood disorder cuz she is having a hard time getting up in the morning
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Ethan, age 8, is brought to therapy by his dad and step-mom. The stepmom reports that since the death of his mother over a year ago Kevin has been extremely irritable and throws a tantrum almost every day if things don’t go his way.
- Ethan, age 8, is brought to therapy by his dad and step-mom. The stepmom reports that since the death of his mother over a year ago Kevin has been extremely irritable and throws a tantrum almost every day if things don’t go his way.
Bereavement
Disruptive mood Disregulation disorder (a child that is constantly irritable, don’t Dx before age 6 and not after 10)
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Arthur, a minister, recently lost his wife to cancer and is questioning his faith.
- Arthur, a minister, recently lost his wife to cancer and is questioning his faith.
Bereavement
V code spirituality problem
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Cindy, a 24-year-old actress, comes to see you because her husband is tired of her needing to be the center of attention all the time.
- Cindy, a 24-year-old actress, comes to see you because her husband is tired of her needing to be the center of attention all the time.
V code relationship distress with partner
Maybe histrionic personality disorder
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Sarah, age 7, recently witnessed her dad get hit by a car and has started crying when she is dropped off at school.
- Sarah, age 7, recently witnessed her dad get hit by a car and has started crying when she is dropped off at school.
PTSD
Separation anxiety
Maybe adjustment disorder
Identify the possible diagnoses, including V. Codes.
- Howard, age 42, is referred by his doctor. He shares that he is unhappy in his marriage because his wife is physically abusive but divorce goes against his religious beliefs.
- Howard, age 42, is referred by his doctor. He shares that he is unhappy in his marriage because his wife is physically abusive but divorce goes against his religious beliefs.
V code relationship distress
v code physical spouse violence
possibly v code spirituality problem
