Psych Test 1

Front 1

this axis of the DSM-IV covers clinical disorders or other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention

Back 1

Axis I

Front 2

this axis of the DSM-IV covers personality disorders or mental retardation

Back 2

Axis II

Front 3

this axis covers general medical conditions

Back 3

Axis III

Front 4

this axis covers psychosocial and environmental problems

Back 4

Axis IV

Front 5

This axis covers the GAF

Back 5

Axis V

Front 6

these 2 axes constitue the classification of abnormal behavior

Back 6

Axis I & II

Front 7

this axis refers to the collection of S&S that together consitute a particular disorder

Back 7

Axis I

Front 8

this axis gives an indication of the person's best level of psychological, social, & occupational functioning during the preceding year, rated on a scale of 1-100

Back 8

Axis V - Global Assessment of Functioning

Front 9

on the GAF - this # indicates persistent danger of severely hurting oneself or others

Back 9

1

Front 10

a patient who is hospitalized for a mental disorder/ruption usually has a GAF score of ______

Back 10

< or = to 35, indicating some impairment in reality testing or communication; OR maj. impairment in several areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood

Front 11

this culture-bound syndrome is characterized by a sudden attach of trembling, palpitations, dyspnea, dizziness, & loss of consciousness; thought to be cz'd by evil spirit & treated by an espiritista (spiritual leader)

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ataque de nervios

Front 12

this cultural syndrome is characterized by "being out of one's mind", dyspnea, weakness, & bad dreams; Navajo in origin & requires a "singer" & healing ritual

Back 12

Ghost sickness

Front 13

this cultural syndrome is characterized by epigastric pain, anorexia, palpitations, dyspnea, & muscle aches/pains; cz'd by lack of harmony in body or interpersonal relationships; tx by reestablishing harmony; Korean

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Hwa-byung

Front 14

this cultural syndrome is characterized by somatic symptoms of depression (anorexia, wt. loss, fatigue, weakness, trouble concentrating, insomnia) although feelings of depression are denied; r/t lack of yin-yang balance; Chinese in origin

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Neurasthenia

Front 15

this cultural syndrome is characterized by broad range of somatic & psychological symptoms; r/t traumatic incident or fright that cz'd pt's soul to leave the body; Latin Am. in origin

Back 15

Susto

Front 16

this cultural syndrome is characterized by fear of cold, wind or drafts; Chinese/Vietnamese in origin; tx by keeping body warm & avoiding cold foods/drinks/herbs/colors/emotions, etc.

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Wind Illness

Front 17

this cultural syndrome seems to be bound to Western cultures only

Back 17

anorexia nervosa & bulimia

Front 18

if a Pt has recurrent episodes of panic attacks AND/OR persistent concern about having add'l attacks AND/OR worry about consequences AND/OR significant changes in behavior - they have this disorder

Back 18

panic

Front 19

_____ is preoccupation with persistent intrusive thoughts, impulses, or images

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obsession

Front 20

_____ is repetitive behaviors or mental acts that the person feels driven to perform in order to reduce distress or prevent a dreaded event or situation

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compulsion

Front 21

a person with OCD (?- knows/does not know) that their obsessions/compulsions are excessive and unreasonable

Back 21

knows

Front 22

this disorder presents with excessive anxiety or worry for more days than not over a period of 6 months

Back 22

GAD (generalized anxiety disorder)

Front 23

anxiety &/or worry associated with 3 or more of the following S/S is this disorder: - restless/keyed up; easily fatigued; difficulty concentrating - mind goes blank; irritability; muscle tension; sleep disturbance

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GAD (generalized anxiety disorder)

Front 24

the following are physical S/S of what level of anxiety?
-slight discomfort; attention-seeking behaviors; restlessness; irritability or impatience; mild tension-relieving behavior(foot tapping, fidigeting)

Back 24

mild anxiety

Front 25

the following are physical S/S of what level of anxiety?
- voice tremors, change in voice pitch; difficulty concentrating; shakiness; repetitive questioning; urinary frequency/urgency; headaches/backaches; insomnia; increased HR/RR/muscle tension; extreme tension-relieving behavior (pacing, banging hands on table)

Back 25

moderate anxiety

Front 26

the following are physical S/S or what level of anxiety?
- feelings of dread; ineffective functioning; confusion; purposeless activity; sense of impending doom; intense somatic complaints of dizziness, nausea, HA, sleeplessness; hyperventilation; tachycardia; w/drawal; loud & rapid speech; threats & demands

Back 26

severe anxiety

Front 27

the following are physical S/S or what level of anxiety?
- experience of terror; immobility or severe hyperactivity or flight; dilated pupils; unintelligible communication or inablity to speak; severe shakiness; sleeplessness; severe w/drawal; hallucinations or delusions - likely out of touch with reality

Back 27

panic

Front 28

during this level of anxiety - a person is alert & able to see/hear/grasp what is happening in environment & is able to work effectively toward goals

Back 28

mild

Front 29

during this level of anxiety - a person can attend to more if pointed out by another

Back 29

moderate

Front 30

during this level of anxiety - a person is unable to see connections b/t events or details - - has distorted perceptions

Back 30

severe

Front 31

during this level of anxiety - a person is focused on details or one specific detail

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severe

Front 32

during this level of anxiety - a person's attention is scattered

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severe

Front 33

during this level of anxiety - a person is completely absorbed with self

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severe

Front 34

during this level of anxiety - a person may not be able to attend to events in environment even when pointed out by others

Back 34

severe

Front 35

during this level of anxiety - a person is unable to focus on the environment

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panic

Front 36

during this level of anxiety - a person shows disorganized or irrational reasoning

Back 36

panic

Front 37

this defense mechanism is used to make up for perceived deficiencies & cover up shortcomings r/t these deficiencies to protect the conscious mind from recognizing them

Back 37

compensation

Front 38

this defense mechanism is the unconscious transformation of anxiety into a physical symptom with no organic cause

Back 38

conversion

Front 39

this defense mechanism presents with physical symptoms (e.g. blindness, migraine, or pseudoseizures) that function to gain attention or as an excuse

Back 39

conversion

Front 40

this defense mechanism involves escaping unpleasant, anxiety-causing thoughts, feelings, wishes, or needs by ignoring their existence

Back 40

denial

Front 41

this defense mechanism is the transference of emotions associated with a particular person, object, or situation to another nonthreatening person, object, or situation

Back 41

displacement