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Mental Health Flashcards

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The capacity to cope and adjust to the ongoing stresses of everyday life

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mental wellness

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Difficulty coping with ongoing everyday stresses, which results in psychological pain and possibly affects physical health

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mental illness

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Standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals containing a listing of diagnostic criteria for every psychiatric disorder recognized by the U.S. healthcare system

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DSM-V

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Five-axis system to categorize mental illness

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DSM-V

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Axis: mood and thought disorders; responds to medication and psychotherapy

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Axis I

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Axis: mental retardation and personality disorders; unresponsive to treatment/medication

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Axis II

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Axis: medical conditions contributing to the psychological condition

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Axis III

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Axis: stressors that contribute to the overall psychological condition

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Axis IV

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Axis: GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) score

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Axis V

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Conditions/disorders that must be ruled out before diagnosing a learning disorder

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  1. hearing/vision issues,2. inadequate schooling,3. language barriers,4. lack of opportunity,5. poor teaching
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What mental health condition appears to be a major factor in stuttering?

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anxiety

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12
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___ therapy can be beneficial or stuttering can resolve spontaneously

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speech

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13
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GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) is a number from __ to __ indicating the level of functioning

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0 to 100; 0 lowest level, 100 highest level

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Brain’s ability to receive and process information is affected; causes children to learn in a manner that is not normal; standardized test performance are lower than expected for age

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learning disorders

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15
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Learning disorders are also called learning ___ or learning ___

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differences; disabilities

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16
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T or F. Children with learning disorders have a lower level of achievement despite the child’s normal/above normal intelligence and adequate schooling

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T

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17
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T or F. Learning disorders are no indication of intelligence level

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T

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18
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Learning disorders are caused by underlying abnormalities in ____

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cognitive processing

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19
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Children with learning disorders may respond to special instructional techniques and what type of drug therapy?

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stimulants

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Stuttering is a phonological or communication disorder with frequent ____ or ____ of sounds or syllables

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repetitions; prolongations

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Stuttering is also considered a ___ disorder

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speech

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22
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Stuttering is treated through ___ therapy but may resolve spontaneously

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speech

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Severe impairments in several areas of development including communication and social interaction skills; includes particular behaviors that cause failure to develop peer relationships and interactions with others, including lack of nonverbal communication and lack of reciprocation of emotions

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Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)

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PDD are related directly to the person’s ____ level or ____ age

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developmental; mental

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PDD category of disorders is called the ____ which consists of a broad group of developmental delays and disorders

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autism spectrum

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26
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PDD affects these 3 skills

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  1. social communication2. motor3. language
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27
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5 specific disorders in PDD

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  1. autism2. PDD-NOS3. Rett’s Syndrome4. childhood disintegrative disorder5. Asperger’s Syndrome
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Syndrome of extreme withdrawal and obsessive behavior; impairment in socialization, communication, activities, and normal peer relationships

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autistic disorder and asperger’s

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29
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Autism/Asperger onset occurs in infancy; manifestations apparent by __ or __ years

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2/3

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30
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Four main symptoms of autistic disorder:

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  1. social isolation 2. cognitive impairment 3. language deficits 4. repetitive naturalistic motions
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T or F. Autism has a delay in onset of speech while Asperger’s has no delay in speech

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T

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32
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Mild form of autism spectrum disorder without cognitive impairment; issues are more with social interaction and communication

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Asperger’s

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33
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Autism is not a ___ disorder so there is no singular cause

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single

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34
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3 possible predisposing factors for autism

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  1. maternal rubella, 2. encephalitis, 3. phenylketonuria
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35
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Autism is __ times more common in males than in females

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four

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36
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Autism/Asperger’s treatment options

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  1. behavioral therapy2. self instructed training3. risperidone4. SSRI antidepressants5. antiepileptics6. stimulants
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37
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Persistent inattention leading to hyperactivity and impulsivity

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attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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38
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ADHD was previously called ___

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attention-deficit disorder (ADD)

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39
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3 subtypes of ADHD

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  1. Predominantly Inattentive 2. Predominately Hyperactive-Impulsive 3. Combined
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6 or more symptoms if inattention and fewer than 6 symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity going on for at least 6 months

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predominantly inattentive ADHD

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6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity but fewer than 6 of inattention going on for at least 6 months

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predominately hyperactive-impulsive ADHD

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6 or more symptoms of inattention and 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity going on for at least 6 months

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combined ADHD

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ADHD is commonly treated with what type of drugs

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stimulants

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44
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3 common stimulants to treat ADHD

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  1. dexedrine2. ritaline3. adderall
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45
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Other treatments for ADHD include ___ patch and vitamin supplementation including __ and ___

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methylphenidate transdermal; zinc; melatonin

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46
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Behavior disorder in which children demonstrate behaviors that are oppositional toward adults

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oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

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47
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Most common referral complaint to counselors and a major source of family stress and is a strong predictor of poor outcomes

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ODD

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Four main causes of ODD

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  1. Negative child temperament and ADHD 2. Negative parent temperament 3. Ineffective child management 4. Parent and family stress events
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3 treatment options for ODD

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  1. mood stabilizers2. family therapy incorporating patient training3. psychotherapy
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50
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Syndrome of multiple motor tics coupled with one or more vocal tics, appearing either simultaneously or at different times

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Tourette’s Disorder

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51
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Tourette’s Disorder is also called ____

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Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome

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52
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Tourette’s patients have ___ tics combined with ___ tics

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motor; vocal

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53
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Tourette’s can be caused by ___ infections

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streptococcal

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54
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Streptococcal infections in Tourette’s are caused by a reaction of antibodies to ____ and ____

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Group A β-hemolytic streptococcus ; neuronal tissue

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55
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T or F. Tourette’s is curable

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F

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56
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Dementia: progressive degenerative disease of the brain that produces a typical profile of lost mental and physical functioning

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Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)

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57
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Most common cause of dementia, the deterioration in intellectual capacity

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Alzheimer’s

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58
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Alzheimer’s is __ related and has __ basis in some families

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age; genetic

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59
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There is a higher rate of Alzheimer’s in people with a history of ___

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head trauma

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60
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There is no cure for Alzheimers but treatment goal is to help ___

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alleviate symptoms

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Other causes of Alzheimer’s include ___ changes in brain growth; ___ reaction; deficiency of ___ in the brain

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biochemical; autoimmune; neurochemical

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Drug that can alleviate cognitive symptoms, slowing the decline that occurs with Alzheimer’s disease; can slow progression

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Aricept

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63
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3 types of dementia

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  1. alzheimer’s2. vascular dementia3. dementia due to head trauma
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Dementia: reduction in blood flow to the brain resulting from narrowed and stenosed arteries

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vascular dementia

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In vascular dementia, the resulting hypoxia from stenosed arteries and reduced nourishment to the brain cells causes a general loss in ____

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intellectual abilities

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In vascular dementia, ____ grows in the carotid and cerebral arteries, blood flow to brain tissue is reduced

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Atherosclerotic plaque

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67
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Ischemia from the resulting hypoxia in vascular dementia leads to irreversible ____ of the brain cells

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necrosis

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The treatment goal for vascular dementia is to increase the ___ to the brain

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blood supply

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69
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Surgical intervention for vascular dementia that may limit the progress of the condition

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carotid endarterectomy

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70
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Medications for vascular dementia have ___ effects to prevent stroke

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antiplatelet

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71
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Traumatic insult causing reduced blood flow to the cerebrum; deprivation of oxygen and nutrition (ischemia) results in death of brain cells

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dementia caused by head trauma

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72
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Dementia due to trauma is caused by ____, increased ____, or damage to the ____

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edema; intracranial pressure; vessel walls

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73
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Dementia due to trauma can also be caused by ___ and ___ head injuries, hematomas and skull fractures

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closed and open

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74
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Disorder of physical and psychological dependence on daily or regular excessive intake of alcoholic beverages

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substance-related disorders: alcohol abuse or alcoholism

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75
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In alcoholism, chemical dependency can be ___ or can be accelerated by an ___ event

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insidious; acute traumatic

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76
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Examples of non-substance related addictions

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sex/ pornography/ gambling/ food/ shopping/ plastic surgery

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77
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6 possible causative factors for alcoholism

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  1. genetic/biologic factors2. depression3. emotional conflict4. social factors5. cultural attitudes6. stress
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Alcoholism is managed with group therapy and participation in this 12-step program

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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79
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Major psychiatric disturbance; group of disorders that may result in chronic mental dysfunction, producing varying degrees of impairment

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schizophrenia

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80
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2 important features of schizophrenia

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  1. disorganized thinking2. inappropriate affect
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81
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schizophrenic feature: reflected by disturbances in language and communication

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disorganized thinking

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82
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schizophrenic feature: lack of emotional expression or unreasonable outbursts of emotion

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inappropriate affect

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4 prodromal signs of schizophrenia

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  1. withdrawal2. odd behavior3. disheveled appearance4. loss of interest in school or work
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In its active phase, shizophrenia has a vast range of ___ and ___ manifestations along with ___ dysfunction

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behavioral; perceptual; social

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85
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*Schizophrenia manifestation: an excess or distortion of normal functions

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positive manifestations

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86
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5 positive manifestations of schizophrenia

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  1. delusions2. hallucinations3. disorganized speech4. grossly disorganized5. catatonic behavior
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*Schizophrenia manifestation: loss of normal function

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negative manifestations

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88
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3 negative manifestations of schizo.

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  1. affective flattening2. alogia3. avolition
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89
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Fixed false beliefs

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delusions

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90
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Loss or lack of emotional expressiveness

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affective flattening

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91
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Inability to speak because of mental defect, mental confusion, or aphasia. It is a speech disturbance

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alogia

92
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Reduction in the motivation to initiate or persist in goal-directed behaviour

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avolition

93
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Five subtypes of schizophrenia

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  1. paranoid2. disorganized3. catatonic4. undifferentiated5. residual
94
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Genetic factors play a substantial role; biologic relatives of patients with schizophrenia have a ____ greater risk of this condition

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tenfold

95
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Schizo manifests in mid- to late ___

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20s

96
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The treatment goal for schizo is to help patient establish a better sense of self through ___, ___ or ___ treatments

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personal; social; vocational

97
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Schizo is also treated with ___ drugs and long term ___

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antipsychotic drugs; multidimensional treatment

98
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Major affective disorder with abnormally intense mood swings from a hyperactive, or manic, state to a depressive syndrome

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bipolar disorder

99
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T or F. Depression and mania can coexist in bipolar disorder

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T

100
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Bipolar disorder has no clear cause but may be due to ___ factors such as neurotransmitter levels in the brain

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biochemical

101
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Treatment during the manic phase of bipolar disorder

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lithium carbonate

102
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Treatment during the depressive phase of bipolar disorder

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  1. antidepressants2. anticonvulsants
103
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Antidepressants in bipolar disorder should be used with caution because they can trigger a ____

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manic episode

104
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Characterized by one or more major depressive episodes

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major depressive disorder

105
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Patients with major depressive disorder have no history of ___ or ___ episodes

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manic; hypomanic

106
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Major depressive disorder must be differentiated from _____: depression resulting from a difficult or stressful life circumstance

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reactive depression

107
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Major depressive disorder is treated with medication and what two types of therapy

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  1. psychotherapy2. antidepressant therapy
108
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Procedure used when a patient is severely incapacitated, has psychotic features or doesn’t respond to other therapeutic measures

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electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

109
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5 anxiety disorders

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  1. generalized anxiety 2. panic3. phobic4. obsessive compulsive5. post-traumatic stress
110
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Constant state of apparently causeless anxiety or free-floating anxiety

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generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

111
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GAD is often accompanied by ___ symptoms such as diarrhea, elevated blood pressure and sustained muscular tension

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physiologic

112
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Anxiety begins suddenly and unexpectedly in a panic attack, reaching its peak within 10 minutes

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panic disorder

113
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Attacks are accompanied by an impending doom, ____, ____, a feeling that the person is “going crazy”, losing control or dying, and other symptoms

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derealization; depersonalization

114
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A patient has a panic disorder if he or she has __ panic attacks within a month or if one or more attacks are followed by a persistent ___ of having another attack

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four; fear

115
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Panic disorder is similar to generalized anxiety in that the anxiety is ____

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unfocused

116
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Panic disorder is different from GAD by its ____, ___ nature and greater severity

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sudden, intermittent

117
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Excessive, persistent and irrational fear and the avoidance of the phobic stimulus

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phobic disorder

118
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In phobic disorder, anxiety has a specific _____: some object or a situation that presents no real danger

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focus

119
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T or F. People with phobic disorder realize that their fears are irrational but feel powerless to prevent or control them

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T

120
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T or F. Phobic people design their lives to avoid the things they fear

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T

121
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Marked by the presence of obsessions and compulsions

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

122
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Persistent intrusions of unwanted thoughts

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obsessions

123
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Persistent urges to carry out specific actions

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compulsions

124
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People with obsessions often have thoughts of ___, ___, or ___. These people feel as though they have lost control their minds, which causes them anxiety

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  1. harming others2. committing suicide, or3. performing sexual acts considered immoral
125
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People with compulsions develop ____ or ____ that relieve their anxiety temporarily like excessive handwashing

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senseless actions; rituals

126
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OCD can be caused by severe stress and is related to dysfunction in the ____ of the brain

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frontal lobe

127
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OCD is managed with ____ drugs, ____ on a short-term basis, hypnosis, systematic ____, progressive relaxation, breathing exercises and guided imagery

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anxiolytic, benzodiazepines, desensitization

128
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_____ may develop if OCD is untreated

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psychotic depression

129
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Delayed response to an external traumatic event that produces signs and symptoms of extreme distress

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post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

130
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PTSD is different from other anxiety disorders because the cause of the stress is an ____ of an overwhelming painful nature

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external event

131
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Person may experience PTSD for weeks, months or even years (____ episode) after the event through painful recollections or ____

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transitory; nightmares

132
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PTSD caused by ____ tend to precipitate more severe reactions than PTSD caused by ____

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human actions; natural dissasters

133
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In some cases, the ____ of an event can be enough to cause PTSD

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threat

134
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Goal of treating PTSD: restore the individual’s sense of ____ through counselling and drug therapy

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control

135
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Group of mental disorders in which the person experiences physical symptoms without the underlying organic cause

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somatoform disorders

136
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T or F. Symptoms are real to the affected person with a somatoform disorder

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T

137
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5 somatoform disorders

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  1. somatization disorder2. conversion disorder3. pain disorder4. hypochondriasis5. munchausen’s syndrome
138
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Typified by complaints of pain and GI, sexual, and neurotic symptoms without clinical basis

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somatization disorder

139
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Somatization disorder is also known as ___

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briquet’s syndrome

140
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T or F. Somatization disorder occurs after the age of 30

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F; before 30

141
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3 systems affected by somatization disorder

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  1. GI2. sexual3. neurotic
142
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Symptoms of somatization can intensify after a loss and during periods of severe ___

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stress

143
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Somatization disorders are treated with investigation of symptoms and ruling out any ___

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underlying general medical condition

144
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Anxiety is converted or changed to a physical or somatic symptom

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conversion disorder

145
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Conversion disorder is formerly called ___

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hysteria

146
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In conversion disorder, the anxiety is too difficult to face, and as a defense mechanism, the ____ allow the person to escape or avoid a stressful situation

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physical symptoms

147
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Four sensory symptoms of conversion disorder.

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  1. anesthesia2. hyperesthesia3. analgesia4. paresthesia
148
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Cause of conversion disorder

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highly stressful situation(s)

149
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Manifested by pain that causes significant distress and physical and social impairment

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pain disorder

150
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T or F. In pain disorder, pain is very real to the patient and takes control of the patient’s activities

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T

151
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T or F. In pain disorder, the pain is not intentionally produced

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T

152
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Term for intentionally produced

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malingering

153
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Pain disorder is related to underlying clinical ____ that cause distress and have physical and social effects

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pathologic conditions

154
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___ and ___ contribute to the manifestation of pain disorder

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pathologic; psychological

155
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Drugs used to relieve intractable pain in pain disorder

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narcotics

156
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Preoccupation with fear of having a serious disease; excessive fear despite negative medical tests and reassurance that there is no clinical basis for their symptoms

A

hypochondriasis

157
Q

Patients mistake aches and pains without ___ for serious illnesses; symptoms generally vague

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clinical basis

158
Q

Patient simulates symptoms of illness and presents for no apparent reason other than treatment

A

Munchausen’s Syndrome

159
Q

Münchausen’s Syndrome is also called ____

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factitious disorder

160
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T or F. In Munchausen’s, patients know that they are not ill but seek medical attention so they can draw attention to themselves

A

T

161
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Occurs when the parent projects symptoms onto their child instead of themselves

A

Münchausen’s Syndrome by proxy

162
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T or F. Munchausen’s syndrome is treatable

A

F.

163
Q

Conditions in which an individual feels a powerful connection with the opposite sex and wants to be the other sex

A

gender identity disorders

164
Q

Gender identity disorders are managed with ___ to recognize and acknowledge the feelings

A

psychological counselling

165
Q

People with gender identity disorders may undergo ____ to reconcile their inner identity with their body

A

sex reassignment

166
Q

Sex reassignment is achieved through ___ and ___

A

hormone treatment; surgical intervention

167
Q

Patient has difficulty in falling asleep and/or staying asleep; individual arises physically and mentally tired, groggy, tense, irritable, and anxious

A

insomnia

168
Q

Some patients suffering from insomnia experience extremely early morning awakening and report that their sleep was not ____

A

restorative

169
Q

How long must the difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep persist before it is diagnosed as insomnia?

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one month

170
Q

Causes of insomnia

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  1. travel/jet lag2. medical problem3. pain4. change to high altitudes5. thyroid conditions6. stimulants (caffeine/alcohol)7. anxiety8. stress9. fear of sleeplessness
171
Q

Insomnia is treated through identify and removing the ____, attempting to improve ____, and ____ changes to relieve tension and reduce stress

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underlying cause; sleep hygiene; lifestyle

172
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Group of sleep disorders usually occurring in children including sleepwalking, night terrors and nightmares; often includes dreams

A

parasomnias

173
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parasomnias are also known as ____

A

sleep arousal disorders

174
Q

T or F. People who sleepwalk generally have no memory of the event and patients wake up confused and are unaware of the environment

A

T

175
Q

When parasomnias have a late onset, a ____ is the cause

A

CNS pathologic process

176
Q

4 possible causes of parasomnias

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  1. Possible genetic, developmental, psychological, and organic factors 2. Febrile episodes 3. Brain tumors 4. Lithium and certain drugs
177
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T or F. Children usually outgrow parasomnias

A

T

178
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The goal of treating parasomnias is protection from ___

A

injury

179
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Parasomnias may be exacerbated by exposure to ___ especially from movies and TV

A

terror

180
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Adults with parasomnias are treated with these 2 drugs

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  1. zolpidem2. zaleplon
181
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CHRONIC NEUROLOGIC where there is an overwhelming recurring compulsion to fall asleep

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narcolepsy

182
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In narcolepsy, irresistible and involuntary daytime sleep episodes have a duration of ___ to ___

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few seconds to half hour

183
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T or F. Narcolepsy onset before 25 years

A

T

184
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Narcolepsy is characterized by a _-minute long period of ___ where the person is unable to move but breathing continues

A

1; sleep paralysis

185
Q

Narcoleptics may have a ____ of REM sleep time

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genetic aberration

186
Q

Types of drugs that treat narcolepsy

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stimulants; wakefulness-promoting drugs

187
Q

Potentially life-threatening sleep disorder with intermittent short periods of breathing cessation during sleep

A

sleep apnea

188
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2 types of sleep apnea

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  1. obstructive2. central
189
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Type of sleep apnea: more common; air is unable to flow in or out of the upper airway but attempts to breathe continue

A

obstructive

190
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Type of sleep apnea: brain doesn’t send appropriate messages to the intercostals and diaphragm to initiate the breathing process

A

central

191
Q

In central sleep apnea, Patient can experience __ or more periods of sleep apnea in an hour

A

20

192
Q

Most common cause of sleep apnea

A

nasal obstruction

193
Q

Obesity can cause extra tissue to develop in the throat, causing a ____ leading to sleep apnea

A

mechanical obstruction

194
Q

Three main treatments for sleep apnea

A
  1. weight loss2. constant positive air pressure (CPAP)3. UPPP or uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
195
Q

Pattern of behavior that deviates from society’s norms

A

personality disorder (PDO/PD)

196
Q

People with personality disorders typically have thoughts about themselves and the world that cause ____

A

inappropriate behavior

197
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Signs of PDO/PD become obvious during ____

A

adolescence

198
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Number of personality disorders

A

10

199
Q

Number of clusters these 10 disorders are organized into

A

3

200
Q

Cluster where patients appear odd or eccentric

A

Cluster A; “mad’

201
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Cluster where patients appear dramatic, emotional, or erratic;

A

Cluster B; “bad”

202
Q

Cluster where patients appear anxious or fearful

A

Cluster C; “sad

203
Q

PDO are of possible ___, ___ or ___ origins

A

biologic, social, psychodynamic

204
Q

The goal of treating PDO is to improve ____ mechanisms and control of symptoms

A

mechanisms

205
Q

Behavioral training in PDO

A

dialectical behavioral training

206
Q

PDO can be maanged with treatment of ____ like anxiety and depression

A

comorbid conditions

207
Q

Cluster A Mad PD: Individuals do not trust others and are suspicious of others, assume others will deliberately exploit, harm, or deceive them, and often misinterpret the meaning behind others’ behaviors

A

paranoid PD

208
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Cluster A Mad PD: Individuals appear to lack, or show emotions of, pleasure or pain, tend to be loners and do not enjoy relationships with others, and appear to be indifferent, flattened, or detached

A

schizoid PD

209
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Cluster A Mad PD: Believe they have magical control over others; usually seek treatment for associated symptoms of anxiety or depression

A

schizotypal PD

210
Q

Schizoid and schizotypal are similar in that they have difficulty with ____

A

social relationships

211
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Schizoid is different from Schizoid PD in that individuals typically have ideas of ____

A

reference

212
Q

T or F. Schizotypal PD may be superstitious or preoccupied with paranoid phenomena

A

T

213
Q

3 PDO in Cluster A - “mad”

A
  1. paranoid2. schizoid3. schizotypal
214
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3 PDO in Cluster B - “bad”

A
  1. antisocial2. borderline3. histrionic
215
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Cluster B Bad PD: Individuals have a disregard for, and tend to violate, the rights of others, fail to conform to societal norms and often engage in behavior that could be grounds for arrest

A

antisocial PD

216
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Cluster B Bad PD: Aggressive, manipulative, and reckless behavior; individuals do not generally show remorse or make amends for their behavior

A

antisocial PD

217
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Cluster B Bad PD: Individual has a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image and affects (feelings) with impending separation or rejection as central concerns

A

borderline PD

218
Q

When those with borderline PD believe they are being rejected or abandoned, they often react with ____; manifests as extreme sarcasm, verbal outbursts and/or manipulative behavior

A

extreme emotions

219
Q

Cluster B Bad PD: Individual displays overly dramatic and theatrical mannerisms and have a conscious or pervasive need to be the center of attention

A

histrionic PD

220
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Cluster B Bad PD: Individuals are immature and dependent, constantly seeking approval and reassurance; behavior or appearance may be inappropriately seductive

A

histrionic PD

221
Q

Cluster B Bad PD: Individuals exhibit pathologic self-love or grandiose self-admiration; lack empathy and tend to exploit others

A

narcissistic PD

222
Q

When criticized, narcissistic individuals react with rage or humiliation, based on an exaggerated sense of ____

A

self-importance

223
Q

Narcissists are preoccupied with fantasies of ____

A

unlimited success

224
Q

Cluster C Sad PD: Individual avoids any social situation because of fears of criticism, disapproval or rejection and view themselves as socially inept, personally unappealing and inferior to others

A

avoidant PD

225
Q

T or F. Avoidant PD are preoccupied with being judged and criticized by their peers

A

T

226
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Cluster C Sad PD: Individual has a pattern of excessively relying on others to make decisions for them; are passive and have trouble disagreeing with others because they fear losing support or approval

A

dependent PD

227
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Cluster C Sad PD: Extreme pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, and mental and interpersonal control; preoccupation with details or lists to the point that they never finish a task

A

obsessive compulsive PD

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