Module 22: Psychiatry Flashcards
antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders are categorized into which cluster of personality disorders?
B
multiple personality disorder, psychogenic disorders, amnesia, and fugue are examples of
dissociative disorders
interacting with a therapist as if the therapist were a significant figure from the past
transference
memory loss is called
amnesia
freudian theory states that the ____ is the central coordination branch of the personality that evaluates and assesses reality
ego
a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by inhibited social interaction and communication and by restricted, repetitive behavior is
autism
the ___ is the internalization I the personality of the societal and parental rules
superego
a coping mechanism that protects an individual against anxiety and stress is called
defense mechanism
apathy may be defined as
an absence of emotions
a state of dissociative reaction characterized by amnesia and physical flight from an intolerable situation is termed
fugue
lifelong personality patterns that are inflexible and impair social function would be called a ____ disorder
personality
which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of loyalty to a concern for other and an inability to tolerate frustration?
antisocial
what personality disorder is characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships and sense of self?
borderline
what personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance with fantasies of success and power?
narcissistic
children with _____ often have normal language skills and normal intelligence but difficulties with social interaction and abstract concepts
asperger syndrome
what personality disorder is characterized by suspicious and mistrustful attitudes toward others?
paranoid
deliberately “forgetting” unacceptable thoughts, feelings and impulses is called
repression
this kind of psychology provides testing and counselling services to patients with mental and emotional disorders
clinical
with schizoid personality disorder, the patient is
emotionally cold and aloof
benzodiazepines, abbreviated _____, are anti _____ agents to lessen tension and agitation
BZDs, anxiety
-mania
obsessive preoccupation
-phobia
fear
____ phrenic is the withdrawal from reality into an inner world of disorganized thinking and conflict
schizo
_____sis is a mental disorder characterized by impaired reality testing and inability to communicate and relate to others
psycho
_____ phobia is the irrational fear of high places
acro
an acute psychotic reaction to the withdrawal of alcoholic beverages following chronic abuse is termed
delirium tremens
antipsychotics, or neuro ______, modify psychotic symptoms and behaviours such as delusions and hallucinations
leptics
this type of therapy focuses specifically on thoughts and how patients can change their behaviour and feelings by changing their thoughts
cognitive-behavioural therapy
disorders in which a person’s mental conflicts are expressed as physical symptoms are called ______ disorders
somatic symptom
this type of schizophrenia characterized by stupor in which the person is mute and does not move or react to the outside environment is
catatonic
a personality test in which pictures are used as stimuli to make up a story is the
thematic apperception test
post-traumatic stress disorder is classified as a
anxiety disorder
the ______ test is used to screen children for developmental delays
bender-gestalt
when anxiety becomes a bodily symptom that has no organic base, the condition is called
conversion disorder
the psychiatric term for a false of unreal sensory perception is
hallucination
a fixed false belief that cannot be changed by logic or evidence is known as
a delusion
varying degrees of uneasiness, apprehension, or dread is called
anxiety
_____ is a condition with recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern about having another attack in between episodes
panic disorder
illness anxiety disorder is a _____ disorder
somatic symptom
David has an intense fear of being part of a group of people who meet weekly for lunch and conversation. he has been diagnosed with
social phobia
what kind of therapy does the patient have face-to-face discussions with a therapist on life problems and the feelings they create?
insight-oriented
the use of. psychological techniques to treat emotional problems is called
psychotherapy
dsy______ is a depressed mood, less severe than major depression
thyme
the onset of withdrawal symptoms when a drug substance is discontinued abruptly is called
physiologic dependence
Janey was being treated with Zoloft (sertraline) for major depression. In addition, her family noted that she had begun talking of suicide. This was her third episode of major depression in 10 years. One treatment with ECT was recommended because of the seriousness of her symptoms. ECT involves application of a(n)
electrical current to the brain that produces imperceptible convulsions
______ mania is a mild degree of mania
hypo
______ mania is a mild degree of mania
hypo
________ is a category of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy and to suppress appetite.
amphetamine
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and phencyclidine (PCP) produce a state of CNS excitement and hyperactivity and lead to marked tolerance with frequent use; they are classified as:
hallucinogens
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and phencyclidine (PCP) produce a state of CNS excitement and hyperactivity and lead to marked tolerance with frequent use; they are classified as:
hallucinogens
A psychiatric disorder marked by the insatiable craving for food and recurrent episodes of binge eating often followed by purging, depression, and deprivation is:
bullimia nervosa
A psychiatric disorder marked by the insatiable craving for food and recurrent episodes of binge eating often followed by purging, depression, and deprivation is:
bullimia nervosa
Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worry, and discouragement is termed:
dysphoria
Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worry, and discouragement is termed:
dysphoria
This disorder is characterized by episodes of severe dysphoria with changes in appetite and sleep patterns. Suicidal thoughts are also common.
MDD
This disorder is characterized by episodes of severe dysphoria with changes in appetite and sleep patterns. Suicidal thoughts are also common.
MDD
This type of sexual disorder is characterized by recurrent intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve unusual objects, activities, or situations
paraphilia
This type of sexual disorder is characterized by recurrent intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve unusual objects, activities, or situations
paraphilia
This disorder is defined by a compulsive need to expose one’s genitals to unsuspecting strangers.
exibitionism
The use of inanimate objects, like articles of clothing, as substitutes for a human sexual love object is called:
fetishism
What is the meaning of the prefix para- in the term paraphilia?
abnormal
_________ is used to treat the manic stage of manic-depressive illness.
lithium
Chronic mood disturbance involving several recurring periods of depression and hypomania, though not significant enough to meet the criteria of either a major depressive or bipolar disorder, is:
cyclothymia
Morphine, codeine, and heroin are examples of:
opioids
_________ is defined by sexual urges and fantasies involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child.
pedophilia
When a patient is undergoing rapid, variable emotional changes, he or she is said to be:
labile
LSD is the abbreviation for _______, which is a hallucinogen
lysergic acid diethlyamide
LSD is the abbreviation for _______, which is a hallucinogen
lysergic acid diethlyamide
PCP is a
hallucinogen
anix/o
anxious or distressed
-leptic
to seize hold of
-phoria
feeling or bearing
schiz/o
split
_____ Philip is recurrent sexual fantasy arousal in response to objects, activities or situations not normally considered erotic
para
____oid is therm that refers to someone who is emotionally cold and aloof, indifferent to praise or criticism or to the feelings of others
schiz
obsessive preoccupation with fire is called pyro____
mania
_____ phobia is the irrational fear of leaving the home or another safe place
agora
dys____ is a negative, painful feeling for example, a feeling of sadness and hopelessness
phoria
_____ tonic means pertaining to decreased activity and reactivity to the environment
cata
cyclo_____ refers to alternating periods of hypomania and depression
thymia
clinical psych_____ are non-medical professionals trained in the use of tests to evaluate various aspects of a person’s mental health and intelligence
-ologists
Roger had a definite fear of animals. the term is _____ phobia
zoo
in addition to her delusions and disorganized thinking, lydia’s schizophrenia was marked by a ____ affect, that is, a monotone voice, immobile faces and no signs of expression
flat
the personality disorder characterized by emotional, attention-seeking, immature and dependent behaviour with irrational outbursts an tantrums is labeled
histrionic
a compulsion to continue taking a drug substance despite adverse consequences is called
psychological dependence
the draw- a- person test is an example of a
projection test
a war veteran had anxiety - driven blindness after witnessing the aftermath of an explosion. this is an example of
conversion disorder
sudden, unexpected travel away from home or work, including the assumption of a new identity or inability to recall one’s previous identity is
dissociate fugue
