Master's Exam Flashcards
What is the IQ range of borderline intellectual functioning?
71-84 (code on axis II)
What are the five DSM axes?
Axis I - clinical syndromes, pervasive developmental disorders, learning disorders, communication disorders, etc
Axis II - personality disorders, mental retardation
Axis III - general medical conditions
Axis IV - psychosocial stressors
Axis v - GAF Global Assessment of Functioning
What is standard SW tx for a learning disability?
Generally behavioral
What are common meds for ADHD?
Ritalin, stratera, concerta, vyvanse
What should SW do first before starting tx for an elimination disorder?
Refer child for a physical exam before beginning behavioral tx
What meds are used for psychotic disorders?
(Older) Thorazine, Mellaril, Prolixin, Haldol, Stelazine
Newer) Clozaril (side effect is low white blood cells), Risperdal, Zyprexa (side effect is extreme weight gain
What is EPS?
Extra pyramidal side effects of anti psychotic meds
What is dystonia
EPS - stiff tongue
What is akathisia?
Inner restlessness - most common form of EPS
What are some meds used to decrease EPS?
Benadryl, Cogentin, Artane
What is the most common side effect of anti psychotic meds?
Drowsiness or sleepiness
What are 5 types of schizophrenic disorders?
- Disorganized type
- Catatonic
- Paranoid
- Undifferentiated
- Residual
What is the criteria for diagnosing a schizophrenic disorder?
Characteristic psychotic symptoms, deterioration in adaptive functioning, 6 months duration with active phase lasting at least one month
Name types of mood disorders
- Bipolar I (manic episodes, usually with hx of depressive episodes, can have psychotic aspects)
- Bipolar II depressive with at least one hypo manic episode, no psychosis
- Cyclothymic ( last at least 2 years, can’t be without for 2 months, persistent mood disturbance)
- Bipolar NOS
Name depression disorders
Major depressive disorder (must last at least 2 weeks)
Dysthymia (2 year hx of depressed mood)
What meds are used to treat depression?
Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro, Celexa, Zoloft (can cause sexual side effects)
What meds are used to treat bipolar disorders?
Lithium salts (helps diminish manic episodes)
Wellbutrin
Depakote
List and describe 8 anxiety disorders
- Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Agoraphobia with hx of panic disorder
- Social phobia
- Specific phobia (easiest to treat)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- PTSD (symptoms must last at least 1 month)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (chronic worriers , undue president worry for at least 6 months)
- Acute Stress Disorder (2 days - 4 weeks)
What tx is most commonly used for anxiety disorders?
Anti- anxiety meds (better for exogenous factors bc meds can become addictive), and behavioral and cognitive methods.
i. e. systematic desensitization & crisis management
* teach person to recognize and prepare for symptoms
What meds are used to tx anxiety?
Benzodiazepines (central nervous system depressant):
Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Buspar