Midterm 2 Review Flashcards
unusual sensory experience such as hearing voices is a(n) ____
hallucination
these are included in the DSM 5 for hate crime statuses on the federal level
A) somatoform
B) dissociative
C) sexual & gender identity
D) obsessive compulsive
sexual & gender identity
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a type of ____ disorder
anxiety
Delusions and hallucinations are diagnostic for _____
schizophrenia
what approximate percentage of people arrested in the US for homicide and assault test test positive for illicit drug use?
50%
at what age is the individual considered an addict if they begin using drugs early in life?
18
the use of which drug is associated with teeth clenching?
ecstasy
(MDMA)
one of the most abused drugs among high school seniors is ____
over the counter cough syrup
a maladaptive pattern of substance use that leads to tolerance and withdrawal symptoms is ____
substance dependence disorder
(leads to physiological dependence)
____ believe that prescription drugs are ____ than street drugs
adolescents; better/safer
____ allows the clinician to rate the clients overall level of functioning
assessment of functioning
What percentage of AIDS cases have been linked to injection drug use in the US?
25%
____ can produce drowsiness, constipation, and depressed breathing
opioids
(including heroin)
____ is the state of successful performance of mental function
mental health
the current handbook for diagnosing of mental illness is the ____
DSM-5
(diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders)
the single most common barrier to seeking treatment is ____
shame
a change in cognition that has gradual onset and does not improve is ____
dementia
a variety of herbal mixtures that produce effects similar to marijuana is ____
spice
Treatment expansion under the affordable care and patient protection act is targeting
A) primary care facilities
B) juvenile detention facilities
C) unemployment of mentally ill
(All of the above)
- treatment in primary care facilities
- juvenile justice facility screening
- employment of ppl w/ serious mental illness
Adolescents born outside of the US had a ____ rate of alcohol or illicit drug use
lower
____ are health conditions that are characterized by alteration in thinking, mood, and/or behaviour
mental disorders
depression is characterized as a ____ disorder
mood
classification of mental illnesses that cause significant impairment fall under ____ of the previous handbook
axis I
(clinical syndromes)
what is the drug of exchange at the end of the heroin highway?
oxycontin
(not in the notes & the 2 docs are different)
a rapidly growing population with a unique set of mental health issues are ____
returning military personnel (veterans)
(also communities w/ natural disasters, older adults)
alcohol ____ is a pattern to drinking that results in harm to ones health as tolerance requires more alcohol over time to be consumed thus causing greater physical damage
abuse
(Can lead to tolerance & dependence)
____ is the term that refers collectively to all diagnosable mental disorders
mental illness
trichotillomania involves…
pulling out hair and eating it
hypochondriasis is a type of ____ disorder
somatoform
which drug originally was designed as an IV anesthetic but was later discontinued due to harmful effects which mimicked schizophrenia?
phencyclidine
(PCP)
suicide rates are highest in ____
older white males (65+)
what neurotransmitters in the brain are affected by alcohol and other drugs?
(both of the above)
serotonin & dopamine
____ is the leading preventable cause of disease in the US
tobacco
what age group has the highest rates of drug use in the US?
18-25
GHB and Rohypnol has a(n) ____ effect
sedating
____ adolescents had the lowest use of alcohol or illicit drugs
Asian
users may experience 12 hour “trips” of delusion and hallucinations when taking ____
LSD
(can distort perceptions of reality & produce hallucinations)
Managed care pays for how many days of inpatient treatment for substance abuse on average?
7 days
mental health involves the interaction of social, environmental, and ____ factors throughout the lifespan
genetic
the group that seeks mental health treatment is ____
white females
a ____ is a false belief that is persistent and organized
delusion
what is the most commonly used drug by children and adolescents?
alcohol
(probably?)
____ increases body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate to dangerous levels and may cause death upon first use
cocaine
the greatest opportunity to reduce or prevent mental illness is among ____
young people
a period of abnormally elevated or irritable mood is known as ____
mania
All types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent, caregiver, or another person in a custodial role is known as ____
child maltreatment
Who is more likely to die in a residential fire?
A) people aged 75+
B) people aged 65-74
C) people aged 6-64
D) children aged 5 and under
people aged 75+
stalking is a type of intimate partner violence by form of ____ threat or harm
psychological
The willful desertion of an elderly person by caregiver or other responsible person is known as ____
abandonment
This form of traumatic brain injury is seen in infants
shaken baby syndrome
(a leading cause of child maltreatment deaths in US)
The single most important cause of death and disability in the US is ____
motor vehicle accidents
For African-Americans age 10-24, what is the leading cause of death?
homicide
Which gender is more commonly involved with physical fighting on school grounds?
males
The group that has the highest level of child maltreatment is ____
African-American
Most residential fires occur in what season?
winter
____ are the leading cause of death for Americans age 1-44
injuries
80% of homicide-caused deaths occur in children aged ____
4 years and younger
____ are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 70+
falls
most work related deaths occur in the ____ industries
agriculture/forestry/fishing
rape rates have been ____ in the US over the past 20 years
decreasing
the leading cause of death for infants under 1 year is ____
suffocation
the most common method used in homicide is ____
firearm
what is the leading cause of residential fires in the US?
cooking
elder maltreatment is abuse and/or neglect of a person aged ____ and older
60
the type of injury event that is responsible for the majority of American deaths age 1-4 is ____
drowning
what is the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the US?
falls
which gender is bullied more frequently on school grounds?
females
this is the leading cause of death due to injuries from ____ in those aged 0-19
motor vehicle accidents
electronic aggression is the politically correct term for ____
cyber bullying
the leading cause of death for children age 1-4 is ____
drowning
the group that has the highest level of infant homicides is ____
Caucasian
In behavioral health, researchers identify what 2 factors?
- risk factors, which predispose individuals to mental illness
- protective factors, which protect them from developing mental disorders
the term for a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in substantial impairment in carrying out major life activities is ____
serious mental illness
what social or environmental problems that may impact Axis I or Axis II disorders are accounted for in Axis IV?
unemployment
relocation
divorce
death of a loved one
a change in cognition that develops over a short period of time and fluctuates over the course of a day is ____
delirium
(eg. “sundowning” in Alzheimer’s)
a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to failure to fulfill roles and using a substance in hazardous situations is ____
substance abuse disorder
(leads to clinically significant impairment)
what is the most common anxiety disorder?
generalized anxiety disorder
a chronic pain disorder without medical findings as to a cause is called ____
somatization disorder
a functional neurological symptom disorder with a psychological stressor is called ____
conversion disorder
worrying about having a serious illness is termed ____
hypochondriasis
____ involves a perceived and/or exacerbated physical flaw
body dysmorphic disorder
Is suicide a mental disorder, disease, or illness?
NO
early-onset, regular ____ use is linked to IQ decline
marijuana
(ha you dumb bitches)
among racial and ethnic groups, ____ adolescents had the highest rate of alcohol or illicit drug use
American Indian or Alaska Native
among racial and ethnic groups, ____ adults had the lowest rate of binge drinking
Asian
among racial and ethnic groups, ____ adults had the highest rate of binge drinking
Hispanic or Latino
among education groups, adults age 25 and over with ____ had the lowest rate of binge drinking
an advanced degree
(followed by “some college education”)
what 2 factors are believed to have led to the increase in prescription drug abuse?
- ^availability of prescription drugs (fam medicine cabinet, internet, Drs)
- adolescents believe they are safer than street drugs
alcohol is a central nervous system ____
depressant
____ is a diagnosable disease characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, and/or continued use despite harm or personal injury
alcoholism or alcohol dependence
cocaine is a central nervous system ____
stimulant
mixing ____ with street-sold heroin or cocaine markedly amplifies their potency and potential dangers
fentanyl
(effects: euphoria, drowsiness/resp. depression & arrest, nausea, confusion, constipation, sedation, unconsciousness, coma, tolerance, addiction)
irreversible effects of ____ can be hearing loss, limb spasms, CNS/brain damage, or bone marrow damage
inhalants
what are the physical effects of LSD?
- ^body temp, HR, BP
- sleeplessness
- loss of appetite
____ is the most commonly used illegal(?) drug in the US
marijuana
ecstasy is a synthetic drug that has ____ properties
stimulate & psychoactive
____ is a very addictive stimulant that is long-lasting and toxic to dopamine nerve terminals
methamphetamine
what are the long-term effects of methamphetamine?
- mood disturbances
- violent behavior
- anxiety
- confusion
- insomnia
- severe dental problems
PCP is a “____” drug, distorting perceptions of sight and sound and producing feelings of detachment
dissociative
today, the preferred CNS depressant (other than alcohol) is ____
Xanax (Alprazolam)
what is the most commonly prescribed drug for ADHD?
Adderall (amphetamines)
what are the major and irreversible effects of steroid abuse?
- liver damage
- jaundice
- fluid retention
- ^BP
- ^ “bad” cholesterol
What are examples of school violence behaviors?
- bullying
- fighting
- weapon use
- electronic aggression
- gang violence
Where does school violence occur?
- school property
- school-sponsored events
- to/from school or school-sponsored events
youth violence typically includes persons between the ages of ____
10-24
what is the 2nd leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24?
homicide
what is the second leading cause of death for Hispanics?
homicide
which gender has slightly higher victimization rates for child maltreatment?
girls
rates of child maltreatment were highest among what age group in 2008?
infants less than 1 year old
by race, child maltreatment deaths are highest among what group?
white children
____ occurs when an elder experiences trauma after exposure to threatening acts or coercive tactics
psychological or emotional abuse
____ is the failure or refusal of a caregiver or other responsible person to provide for an elder’s basic physical, emotional, or social needs, or failure to protect them from harm
neglect
What are the forms of elder maltreatment?
- physical abuse
- sexual abuse or abusive sexual contact
- psychological/emotional abuse
- neglect
- abandonment
- financial abuse or exploitation
What are the forms of intimate partner violence?
- physical violence
- sexual violence
- threats of physical or sexual violence
- psychological/emotional violence
A ____ traumatic brain injury is one caused by movement of the brain within the skull, which may be due to falls, MVA, or being struck with an object
closed
A ____ traumatic brain injury is one caused by a foreign object entering the skull, such as firearm injuries or being struck with a sharp object
penetrating
what age group has the highest rates of TBI-related hospitalizations and death?
75+
deaths from ____ are the third leading cause of fatal home injury
fires and burns
____ is the leading cause of fire-related deaths
smoking
