test2 Flashcards
What eating disorder might have normal weight?
Bulimia
What level of intellectual disability might not be identified until the child starts school?
Mild
What are compulsions?
Actions to counteract obsessions and anxiety
What is hyperactivity?
- abundant energy
- can’t sit still
- Don’t have to be hyperactive to have ADHD
T/F – individuals with Gender Dysphoria are comfortable with their gender.
False
What are some symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?
excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months about a number of events or activities. Leading to:
- restlessness or feeling on edge
- being easily fatigued
- difficulty concentrating
- irritability
- muscle tension
- sleep disturbance
What are symptoms/criteria for delirium?
- rapid onset
- generally reversible
- attention problems
- comes from other medical reasons (infections, medications) à if addressed, can alleviate delirium
- worse in older adults (due to multiple meds)
- can happen to anyone at any time
What is the most common obsession in OCD?
-germs
Many people with Tourettes also have this diagnosis….
ADHD
The relationship between the patient and the COTA….
Is NOT an equal one
T/F – OCD can sometimes start with strep throat.
True
T/F – hoarding is considered a form of OCD in the DSM-V.
False
What are specifics related to pedophilia?
- sexual disorder involving children
- person generally at least 5 years older than person they’re after
- generally people get in trouble when act on desires
- diagnosis requires fantasies or thoughts but not having been arrested for acting on it
- can still have adult relations
Name disorders considered to be anxiety disorders
Panic disorder, GAD, Social Anxiety Disorder
Inability to successfully complete daily living skills is a criteria for which diagnosis?
Intellectual Disability
Stimulants often calm these children
ADHD
What’s the most dangerous substance to withdrawl from?
Alcohol
What eating disorder involves eating a lot but not necessarily purging?
Binge eating disorder
Do the symptoms of neurocognitive disorder appear rapidly or gradually?
Gradually
2 things about Tourettes:
-motor and vocal
What are obsessions?
Intrusive thoughts
T/F – both adults and children can have gender dysphoria
True
T/F – Cognitive Behavior Therapy is the most effective treatment for pedophilia
False
T/F – anxiety is a normal feeling
True
What is a specific phobia?
Fear about a specific trigger
What are symptoms of panic attacks?
- shortness of breath
- increased heart rate
- passing out
T/F – you can have a diagnosis of ADHD without being hyperactive.
True
Types of motor ticks:
- blinking
- twitching
- head tilt
Benzodiazepines are what type of medications?
Anti-anxiety
also addictive
T/F – Person with mild neurocognitive disorder will be unable to perform IADL’s.
False
can be performed, just slower
T/F – shyness is the same thing as social anxiety
False
What is agoraphobia?
Fear of leaving home/ entering the marketplace
What’s the difference between typical and atypical anti-psychotics?
- typical à older, cheaper, treat positive sypmptoms
- atypical à newer, more expensive, treat both positive and negative symptoms
T/F – gambling is considered an addiction in DSM-V.
True
T/F – Dementia patients have memory problems
True
What eating disorder has a distorted body image?
Anorexia
T/F – Rigidity and confusion are medical emergencies
True – may be a result of medication
T/F – most successful treatment for pedophilia is chemical castration
True
What kind of medications are used to treat bipolar disorder?
- mood stabilizers
- lithium
- epileptic medicine
T/F – side effects of blurry vision and dry mouth are a medical emergency
False
What is the one diagnosis included in Substance Related and Addictive Disorders but is NOT substance related?
Gambling
Is the onset of dementia rapid or gradual?
Gradual
What are symptoms of dementia?
- memory loss
- confusion
- poor judgement
- inability to do some ADL’s and IADL’s
What are some symptoms of OCD?
- repetitive actions
- obsessions, compulsions, or both
- rituals
Tricyclics and SSRI’s are types of what kind of medications?
Antidepressants
-also used for anti-anxiety
Is the onset of delirium rapid or gradual?
Rapid
What kind of drugs are used to treat delusions and hallucinations?
Anti-psychotics
T/F – A person can have a panic attack without having panic disorder.
True
T/F – Pedophilia can be cured.
False
What eating disorder can be limiting or purging type?
Anorexia
What is trichotillomania?
Hair pulling
What is the most common form of dementia?
Alzheimer’s
T/F – if you have one panic attack you will always have more.
False
Name some drugs in the category of substance use:
- alcohol
- opioids
- caffeine
- nicotine
- tobacco
T/F – Medicine can reverse the progression of Alzheimer’s
False
T/F – with addition, you always get the same results from the same dose of drug
False
What type of medication will reduce the side effects of other drugs?
Anti-dyskinetics
What are side effects of alcohol withdraw?
- tremors
- delerium
- death
- insomnia
- nausea or vomiting
- best done under medical supervison
What are some symptoms of major neuro-cognitive disorder?
- can’t perform IADL’s/ADL’s
- memory issues
- poor judgement
T/F – Gender Identity Disorder is when a person cross dresses only
False
Most people with intellectual disability fall under this level
Mild
T/F – withdraw from alcohol is easy and safe
False
To have this diagnosis you must be diagnosed before 18 (during developmental period) but after 18 it’s diagnosed as dementia
Intellectual disability
What are SSRI’s used to treat?
Anxiety and depression
What are stimulants used to treat?
ADHD
What is a Paraphilia?
Sexual disorder
-related to non human objects and non consenting persons
What sexual disorder is most likely to be seen in psych hospitals?
Pedophilia
What are symptoms of autism spectrum
- Repetitive-behaviors
- social communication issues
- sensory issues
What are the 2 types of anti-psychotics?
Typical and atypical
T/F – you can stop breathing, go into a coma, and have a heart attack the first time a drug is used
True
What type of medication has dietary restrictions?
MAOI inhibitors (anti-depressants)
What type of medications do they use to treat anxiety?
- anti-anxiety (benzos and non-benzos
- anti-depressants
Scenario
Patient is withdrawn, sleeping most of the day, and not eating s much as usual….
- Depression
- suggest working on motivating them and leisure activities
Patient doesn’t follow group rules, is manipulative, is aggressive, doesn’t feel bad for actions….
- anti-social personality disorder
- suggest working on coping skills, taking responsibility for action, try seeing things from others perspectives
Patient has difficulty sitting still and paying attention, calls out answers without waiting to be called on….
- ADHD
- suggest working on impulsivity and turn taking
- adapt ways to help pt with sitting still
Patient seen talking to people not there, trouble expressing thoughts in unorganized manner….
- schizophrenia
- work on concentration and focusing
