Personality Disorders

Question 1

What’s a safe answer choice if you’re unsure, regarding psychiatry?

Answer 1

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Question 2

What personality disorder cannot be diagnosed in individuals under age 18?

Answer 2

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 3

Why aren’t personality disorders dg in children?

Answer 3

Personality dev isn’t complete yet, traits may not persist into adulthood

Question 4

What pneumonic is used for Schizoid PD?

Answer 4

S - solitary lifestyle
I - indifferent to praise/criticism
R - relationships of no interest

S - sexual experiences not of interest
A - activities not enjoyed
F - friends lacking
E - emotionally cold

Question 5

What’s the pneumonic used for Narcissistic PD, and what’s it stand for?

Answer 5

Admiration req

Fantasizes about success, brilliance, etc
Arrogant
Manipulative
Envious of others

Grandiose sense of importance
Associates w/ special ppl
Me first
Empathy severely lacking

Question 6

Are medications curative for PDs?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

When a pt is taking medications, what should you always be asking about?

Answer 7

Suicidal ideations

Question 8

What are some complications of PDs?

Answer 8

Suicide
Substance abuse
Accidental injury
Depression
Homicide

Question 9

Do PDs improve or worsen generally over time? Which cluster has the worst prognosis? Which cluster is exaggerated most likely in later life?

Answer 9

Improve

Cluster B

Cluster C