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how long after the onset of a stressor can an adjustment disorder be diagnosed?
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within 3 months
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how long after the stressor has terminated should the symptoms end?
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six months
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what is acute adjustment disorder?
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is the disturbance lasts less than 6 months
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what is chronic adjustment disorder?
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if the disturbance lasts longer than 6 months
the chronic specifier applies when the duration of the disturbance is longer than 6 months in response to a chronic stressor or to a stressor that has enduring consequences |
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what subtybe of adjustment disorder would it be with depressed mood? (3)
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dysphoria, tearfullness, hopelessness
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what subtybe of adjustment disorder would it be with anxiety? (3)
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jitteriness, palpitations, hyperventilation
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who is most likely to be suicidal with an adjustment disorder?
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adolescents
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who are adjustment disorders more likely to occur in?
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patients with maladaptive styles, such as those with personality disorders
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what are some common stressors causing adjustment disorder in children? (5)
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illness
parental divorce moves birth of a sibling poverty |
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about 25% of what patients will havr an adjustment disorder?
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cancer patients
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what should always be treated in adjustment disorders?
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depression
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what are 3 ways to treat adjustment disorders?
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individual psychotherapy
group psychotherpay symptomatic treatment |
