Dx Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Plausible means?
Ex: “choose The most plausible diagnosis”
A
Possible
2
Q
Probable means?
Ex: “which DSM five diagnosis is probable!”
A
Possible
3
Q
Likely means?
A
Possible
4
Q
Inclusive means?
Ex: “ which inclusive diagnosis would you consider?” 
A
Possible
5
Q
Principal means?
Ex: “ which principal diagnosis would you choose?” 
A
Final diagnosis
6
Q
Discharge means?
Ex: “which diagnosis would you give at discharge?”
A
Think FINAL diagnosis
7
Q
 Provisional means?
“ which provisional diagnosis would you give?” 
A
Think : final diagnosis
8
Q
When you hear “Rule out” on the test that means?
A
Reject
Which diagnoses would you reject
9
Q
Differential
Ex: which diagnoses are differentials? 
A
Think ALIKE- which have symptom similarities-
(these are based on the DSM not on the case study) 
