exam 3 - disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) Flashcards
1
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signs and symptoms
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extreme irritability
behavioral symptoms
2 main clinical features
2
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extreme irratibility
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easily annoyed or angered
primary symptom
3
Q
behavioral symptoms
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hostile, angry outbursts, tantrums
4
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2 main clinical features
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Frequent verbal or physical temper outbursts [3-4 times a week, over a year, in ⅔ settings (home, school, w/ peers)]
Chronic, persistent, irritable or angry mood
5
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onset
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must be before age 10
6
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DMDD cannot co-exist with
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ODD or BP
7
Q
CAN co-exist with
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MDD, ADHD, CD, or substance-use disorder
8
Q
core difference between DMDD and MDD/ P-DD
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DMDD has a bigger focus on irritability, anger, and hostile behaviors over low mood seen in depression
9
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treatment
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psychotherapy - talk therapy
sometimes medication
