Module 6 compiled Flashcards
Ultimate purpose of classification of mental disorders
Improve treatment and prevention efforts
Four Domains of Practice Affected by Classification
Standard Frame of Reference
Diagnostic Standards and Instruments for Research
Teaching of Psychiatry
Communication of users of services
One of the Three Principal Functions Of Medical Classification which involves assigning a common name to a group of phenomena
Denomination
One of the Three Principal Functions Of Medical Classification which involves enriching category information with relevant descriptive features
Qualification (Demographics, Epidemiology, Prognosis)
One of the Three Principal Functions Of Medical Classification which involves the expected outcome and response to treatment
Prediction
Symptoms, pathology, pathophysiology, etiology are known; conjunction of etiology and pathology
Disease
Exact etiology and mechanism not known; Conjunction of syndrome with clinical course
Disorder
A set of signs and symptoms that occur at greater than chance frequency
Syndrome
Caveat of present classification where there is ambiguity of concretism
Reification Fallacy
In every disorder in Psychiatry, there must be a biological basis
Biological Basis of Classification
Disease is defined without having to attribute them to a theory
Atheoretical Classification
A kind of validity in classification where symptoms chosen as a criteria are consistently associated with the disorder
Construct Validity
A kind of validity in classification which includes the extent to which a diagnosis is able to predict the course of disorder and the likely treatments
Predictive Validity
A kind of validity in classification which includes the extent to which a diagnosis reflect what experts in a field think
Content Validity
It is a degree to which a measurement is consistent
Reliability
The two widely used classifications in Psychiatry at present
International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10th Ed.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) 5th Ed.
Classification produced by the global health agency of UN; covers all health conditions; global, multidisciplinary, multilingual development; approved by the World Health Assembly
ICD
Classification produced by national professional association and covers only mental disorders; for (US) psychiatrists; dominated by US, Anglophone perspective; approved by APA assembly
DSM
ICD edition with first separate section in on Mental Disorders
ICD 6
T or F: One limitation of ICD is that there is no explicit agreement of mental disorder
True
T or F: In international use of ICD, there no need for universalism and diversity
False (there is a need instead)
Diagnosis made in a condition meeting symptomatic requirements of simple schizophrenia but the duration is less than 1 month and can be reclassified as schizophrenia if symptoms persists longer
Acute schizophrenia-like psychotic disorder
T or F: Loss interest in work, social activities, and personal appearance and hygiene together with generalized anxiety and mild degrees of depression and preoccupation are in the prodromal phase of schizophrenia that preceded the onset of psychotic symptoms by weeks or even months.
True
Schizophrenia should be diagnosed in the presence of overt brain disease or during states of drug intoxication or withdrawal.
False (should not be)
The diagnosis of schizophrenia should be made in the presence of extensive depressive or manic symptoms unless it is clear that schizophrenic symptoms antedated the affective disturbance.
False (should not be)
Year of 1st DSM edition
1952
Corresponding ICD of DSM II
ICD 8
DSM that is psychoanalytic in orientation; contained in 3 broad categories;Psychoses, Neuroses, Character Disorder
DSM I and II
DSM that started to use empirical data to determine disorders and has specific diagnostic criteria
DSM III
Referring to behaviors, values, and feelings that are in harmony with or acceptable to the needs and goals of the ego, or consistent with one’s ideal self-image
Egosyntonic
Refers to thoughts and behaviors (e.g., dreams, impulses, compulsions, desires, etc.) that are in conflict, or dissonant, with the needs and goals of the ego, or, further, in conflict with a person’s ideal self-image
Egodystonic
In this edition of DSM, Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, Bipolar II Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder were added while Cluttering, Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder were deleted
DSM IV
(DSM II) Neurosis that is characterized by anxious over-concern extending to panic and frequently associated with somatic symptoms
Anxiety Neurosis
T or F: (DSM II) Anxiety neurosis may not occur in many circumstances and is restricted to specific situations or objects.
False (may occur and is not restricted; the definition suits Phobic Neurosis)
T or F: (DSM II) In contrast to anxiety neurosis, normal apprehension or fear occurs in realistically dangerous situations.
True
(DSM 5) Generalized Anxiety Disorder characterized by excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months about a number of events or activities.
True
Latest DSM is DSM V
False (DSM 5)
Feature of DSM 5 where it describes the manifestations of mental disorders and rarely accounts etiology
Descriptive Approach
Feature of DSM 5 where specific diagnostic criteria are provided for each specific mental disorder
Diagnostic Criteria
Feature of DSM 5 where each disorder is systematically described in terms of associated features such as specific age, culture, etc,
Systematic Description
Diagnosis based on 5 axes is discontinued in DSM 5.
True
One limitation of DSM is that the validity criteria remain elusive.
True
Formed in 199, it serves as conduit for the exchange of information and ideas from research to clinical practice on mood and anxiety disorders
Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT)
A drug is any substance (including food and water) which when taken into the body, alters the body’s function either physically and/or psychologically.
False (excluding food and water)
Alcohol and caffeine (especially in commercial drinks) are considered as drugs.
True
It is the repeated non therapeutic use of any drug in doses or schedules which produce significant risk of adverse effects to users or others. It requires a pattern of pathological use that led to impairment. There’s no withdrawal.
Substance Abuse
It is the heart of drug use and may cause medical, financial, legal, social, psychological, and family problems.
Adverse effects
A condition in which the use of drugs has become a central part in the person’s life. There is tolerance and withdrawal.
Substance Depedence
Increased amounts of substances are needed to achieve the desired effect or there is diminished effect with regular use of the same dose.
Tolerance
This occurs when a substance specific syndrome follows abstinence from a substance previously used on a regular basis.
Withdrawal
The most neglected health problem and the most untreatable illness today.
Alcoholism
T or F:People are much less likely to abuse drugs which are readily available to them.
False (more likely)
T orF: Modeling and social reinforcement may make a new user accept the use of drugs.
True
The major cause of compulsive drug use
Pharmacologic Reinforcement
Risk takers seem more likely to become abusers than those who cautiously refrain from chancy and risky activities.
True
Males outnumber women in substance abuse.
True
Psychostimulant which is found in decongestant
Ephedrine