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change in acquisition of intellectual skills and adaptive functioning, reduced behavioral performance, and subaverage general intelligence manifested in first 18 years of life

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intellectual developmental disorder

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cause of intellectual developmental disorder

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heredity, early alterations of embyronic development, pre/peri/post natal complications (generally involving oxygen flow), general medical conditions (infection/trauma), environmental influenmces

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how is intellectual developmental disorders diagnosed

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observation and confirmation of intellecutal capabilities and adaptive behavior

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tx intellectual developmental disorder

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manage and tx underlying cause

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aka learning disorders

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learning differences or learning disabilities

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conditions that cause children to learn in an abnormal manner bc of brain’s ability to receive and process info

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learning disorder

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cause of learning disabilities

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underlying abnormality in cognitive processing but specificities are unknown. Other processes like language, attention, and visual processing likely contribuite to the problem

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tx learning disabilities

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drug therapy or special instructional techniques

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frequent repeitions or prolongations of sounds/syllables

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stuttering

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stuttering more often occurs in

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men

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cause of stutter

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genetics, anxiety

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tx stutter

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speech therapy

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severe impairement in communication and social interaction skills related directly to developmental/mental age

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pervasive developmental disorder

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highly heritable disorder where communication deficits are common and sx vary in intensity among individuals

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autism

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autism is four times more common in

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men

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cause of autism

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factor/set of factors including maternal rubella, encephalitis, and phenylketonuria

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tx of autism

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behavioral therapy, self-instructed training, drug therapy (risperidone, SSRI, antiepileptics, and stimulants)

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list disorders that fall under pervasive developmental disorders

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autism, pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), and asperger

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condition with average/above average intelligence generally in language and cognition but difficulty concentrating, poor coordination, and problems with social interaction and communication

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asperger’s syndrome

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normal development period until between 2-10 yrs where child lose many acquired skills and body function control

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childhood disintegrative disorder

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condition w/sx of PDD, loss of motor skills, and typically only affects girls bc of a defect on the X chromosome

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rett syndrome

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condition where child doesn’t meet all criteria for autism or aspergers but demonstrates several traits/sx

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pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)

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typicallly, how many types of ADHD are there

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3

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cause of ADHD

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theorized to be genetic with definite brain malfunction

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how is ADHD diagnosed

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follow DSMV criteria

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tx adhd

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stimulants, atomoxetine, guanfacine, vitamin supplementation

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behavioral disorder where kids demonstrate behaviors oppositional toward adults and is a strong predictor of poor outcomes

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oppositional defiant disorder

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causes of oppositional defant disorder

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negative child termperament and ADHD, negative parent temperament, ineffective child management, and parent and family stress events

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how is oppositional defiant disorder diagnosed

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pts demonstrate at least 1 sx at least 3 times a week for at least 6 months

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tx oppositional defiant disorder

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mood stabilizers, family therapy (parent training and psychotherapy)

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condition with sudden, rapid, recurrent motor movement/vocalization that is nonrhythmic

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tic disorders

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aka tourette’s

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Gilles de la Tourette syndrome

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syndrome of multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tics simultaneously/at different times

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tourettes

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tourettes has a higher incidence in

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men

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cause of tourettes

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genetics, streptococcal infections

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how is tourettes diagnosed

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motor and vocal tics occur several times a day over at elast a year without tic-free period of longer than 3 months and is not caused by substance/another medical condition, and pt experience significant impaired functioning

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tx tourettes

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drug therapy (calming agents)

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t/f: dementia is a normal part of aging

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false, it is a pathological sign

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decline in perceiving, thinking, remembering, and cognitive functioning

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dementia

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progressive degenerative disease of brain with loss of mental and physical functioning

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alzheimer disease

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cause of alzheimers

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genetics, age, biochemical changes in brain growth, autoimmune, viral infection, toxic chemical excess, chemical deficiency, blood vessel defects, deficiency of neurochemical factors

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tx alzheimers

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drug therapy, supportive care to meet needs and keep individuals as mobile as possible

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pts w/this condition should avoid narcotic analgesics, antiarrhythmics, tricyclic antidepressants, antiemetics, antipsychotics, antihistamines, benzodiazepines, GI/Urinary antispasmodics, and muscle relaxants

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alzheimers

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this condition is caused from reduction in blood flow to brain from narrowed and stenosed arteries leading to general loss of intellectual abilities

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vascular dementia

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how is vascular dementia diagnosed

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cerebral arteriography, MRI arteriography

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tx of vascular dementia

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improve blood flow (drug therapy, carotid endarterectomy, institutionalization)

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cause of vascular dementia

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growth of atherosclerotic plaque in carotid and cerebral artereies

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condition caused by trauma to brain causing reduced blood flow to cerebrum

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dementia caused by head trauma

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how is dementia caused by head trauma diagnosed

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xray, MRI, CT, neurological deficits

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tx dementia from head trauma

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prevent further damage, therapy, training

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group of disorders that may result in chronic mental dysfunction and varying degrees of impairment

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schizophrenia

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cause of schizophrenia

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genetics, stress, environmental factors

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schizophrenia is two to three times more prevalent in

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men

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tx schizophrenia

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antipsychotics, psychotherapy, family involvement,

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unique life threatening reaction to antipsychotics

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neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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sudden fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction while taking an antipsychotic

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neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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cause of bipolar disorder

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neurotransmitter levels, endocrine disorders, electrolyte imbalances, emotional/physical trauma

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tx bipolar disorder

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drug cocktail of antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, and others

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list examples of mood disorders

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bipolar and major depressive

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mood disorder with one or more major depressive episodes and no history of manic/hypomanic episodes

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major depressive disorder

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cause of major depressive disorder

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biological/familial pattern, environment, predisposing factor, unknown

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tx major depressive disorder

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medication (SSRI) and psychotherapy

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list phenomena that commonly occur during a grief response

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sensation of somatic distress, preoccupation w/the image of the deceased, guilt, anger, change in behavior, and reorganization of behavior directed toward new object/activity

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aka seasona affective disorder

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seasonal pattern specifier

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lack of energy, excessive sleeping overeating, craving for carbs, weight gain

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seasonal affective disorder

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depressive condition at regular times in the year typically during the fall and winter

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seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

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SAD is more prevalent in __ and ___

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women and young adults

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cause of seasonal affective disorder

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increase in melatonin

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what is the single largest mental health problem in the US

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condition with “free floating anxiety” with constant worry of mistakes and future problems

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general anxiety disorder

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what characterizes a panic disorder

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at least 4 panic attacks within a month or if one or more attack is followed by persistant fear of having another attack

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excessive, persistent, and irrational fear and avoidant of specific stimulus

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phobic disorder/phobia

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disorder with obsessions and compulsions

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obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

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acrophobia

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fear of heights

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agoraphobia

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fear of open spaces

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algophobia

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fear of pain

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androphobia

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fear of men

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arachnophobia

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fear of spiders

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astrophobia

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fear of storms, lightning, and thunder

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aviophobia

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fear of flying

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hematophobia

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fear of blood

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hodophobia

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fear of travel

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Iatrophobia

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fear of physicians

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Kainophobia

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fear of change

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Kakorrhaphiophobia

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fear of failure

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Lalophobia

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fear of speaking in public

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Monophobia

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fear of being alone

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Ochlophobia

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fear of crows

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Olfactophobia

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fear of odors

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Ombrophobia

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fear of rain

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Ophidiophobia

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fear of snakes

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Pathophobia

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fear of disease

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Pharmacophobia

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fear of drugs

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Phasmophobia

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fear of ghosts

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Phobophobia

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fear of fear

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Ponophobia

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fear of work

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pyrophobia

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fear of fire

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sitophobia

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fear of food

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thanatophobia

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fear of death

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toxiphobia

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fear of being poisoned

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traumatophobia

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fear of injury

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Triskaidekaphobia

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fear of the number 13

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xenophobia

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fear of strangers

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zoophobia

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fear of animals

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form of obsessive compulsive disorder with abrupt onset following a group A hemolytic strep infection

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Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS)

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tx PANDAS

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eliminate streptococcal infection, and short term therapy, SSRIs or steroids

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delayed response to external traumatic event producing signs and sx o extreme distress

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post traumatic stress disorder

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tx PTSD

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counseling, and drug therapy

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group of mental disorders where pt experiences physical sx w/o underlying cause

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somatoform disorder

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aka somatization disorder

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Briquet syndrome

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multisymptomatic disorder before age 30 w/complaints of pain, GI, sexual, and neurotic sx w/o clinical basis

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somatization disorder

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cause of somatization disorder

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unknown, stress/trauma, familial pattern

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how is somatization disorder diagnosed

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4 pain sx, 2 GI sx, 1 sexual sx, 1 pseudoneurolic sx before 30 yrs w/o sx free period of longer than 1 year and all other medical conditions are ruled out

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tx somatization disorder

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psychotherapy

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aka conversion disorder

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anxiety is converted to physical/somatic sx

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conversion disorder

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cause of conversion disorder

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stressful situation

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pain causing significant distress and impairment

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pain disorder

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cause of pain disorder

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clinical pathological conditions, psychological factors

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fear of having disease leading to mistaking minute sx for severe illness

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hypochondriasis

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aka factitious disorder

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munchausen syndrome

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mental illness where pt stimulates sx of illness for attention and empathy

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factitious disorder

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feining of sx for financial or personal gain

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malingering

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pt feels powerful connection with opposite sex and desire to be the other sex

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gender dysphoria

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aka parasomnias

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sleep arousal disorders

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cause of narcolepsy

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cause of parasomnias

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genetic/developmental/psychological/organic factors, fever, brain tumors, lithium/drugs

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cause of sleep apnea

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genetics, nasal obstruction, alcohol, smoking related bronchitis, sleep deprivation, obesity leading to mechanical obstruction

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tx sleep apnea

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weight loss, CPAP, correction of underlying condition, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, reduction of alcohol/tobacco/sedatives

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cluster A personality disorder pts appear

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odd or eccentric

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cluster B personality disorder pts appear

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dramatic, emotional, or erratic

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cluster C personality disorder pts appear

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anxious and fearful

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disorder characterized by troublesome conduct, cruel behavior, lack of guilt or learning from mistakes, irresponsible and impulsive actions

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antisocial disorder

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pts don’t trust others and assume others will harm/deceive them often leading to misinterpretation of other people

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paranoid personality disorder

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pts lack or show emotios of pelasure or pain, are loners, and appear indifferent, flat, or detached

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schizoid personality disorder

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pts have difficulty with social relationships and are superstitious, and may believe they have magic control over others

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schizotypal personality disorder

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list cluster A personality disorders

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  • paranoid personality disorder
  • schizoid personality disorder
  • schizotypal personality disorder
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list the types of cluster b personality disorders

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  • antisocial eprsonality disorder
  • borderline personality disorder
  • histrionic disorder
  • narcissistic disorder
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list the types of cluster c personality disorders

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  • avoidant personality disorder
  • depedent personality disorder
  • obssessive compulsive personality disorder
140
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pts have disregard for rights of others anf fail to conform to society, lack remorse, and are aggressive, manipulative, and reckless

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antisocial personality disorder

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unstable relationships, self image, and feelings and feel extreme emotions and outbursts when believe they are being rejected

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borderline personality disorder

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overly dramatic and theatrical mannerisms and need to be center of attention, immature and dependent and need constant approval

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histronic disorder

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pathologic self-love or grandiose self-admiration, lack empathy, and exploit others, fantasize of unlimitied success

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narcissistic disorder

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avoids any social situation bc of fear of criticism/disapproval/rejection

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avoidant personality disorder

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excessive reliance on others to make decisions for them and fear losing support or approval

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dependent personality disorder

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extreme apptern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, and control

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obsessive compulsive personality disorder

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