DSM IV

Question 1

How many Axis are there in DSM 4?

Answer 1

5 Axis.

Question 2

What is Axis I?

Answer 2

Any clinical psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders, etc.

Question 3

What is in Axis II?

Answer 3

Only 2 things: Personality disorders and mental retardation.

Question 4

What is in Axis III?

Answer 4

Any physical conditions or disorders that is not psychiatric, i.e. HTN, diabetes, etc.

Question 5

What is Axis IV?

Answer 5

Any environmental or social issues that occurred recently, i.e. divorce, being fired, etc.

Question 6

What is Axis V?

Answer 6

Global assessment of functioning (GAF), it is a number between 1-100 indicating the overall state of the patient. 100 is excellent, 1 is worst.

Question 7

What does a GAF score of 10 or below mean?

Answer 7

Person is in constant harm of self or others and require to be in hospital.

Question 8

What is a “good” GAF score?

Answer 8

90 or above.