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42 Cards in this Set
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Which axis of the DSM5 diagnostic manual does personality disorders belong to? |
Axis II |
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What are the different clusters or personality disorders? |
Cluster A = ‘odd/eccentric’ Cluster B = ‘dramatic/erratic’ Cluster C = ‘anxious/fearful’ |
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What are the 3 types of personality disorders in cluster A? |
Paranoid, schizoid and schizotypal |
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What is paranoid personality disorder? |
- Cluster A (odd/eccentric) personality disorder - characterised by suspiciousness and distrust |
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What is schizoid personality disorder? |
- cluster A (odd/eccentric) personality disorder - characterised by little warmth/concern for others, flat and dull, usually loners |
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What is schizotypal personality disorder? |
- cluster A (odd/eccentric personality disorder - characterised by superstition (magical thinking), clairvoyant and telepathic, difficulty relating to others |
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What are the personality disorders in cluster b (dramatic/erratic)? |
- antisocial - borderline - historionic - narcissistic |
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What are the personality disorders in cluster b (dramatic/erratic)? |
- antisocial - borderline - historionic - narcissistic |
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What is antisocial personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - characterised by irresponsible and antisocial behaviour, lack of remorse for others |
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What are the personality disorders in cluster b (dramatic/erratic)? |
- antisocial - borderline - historionic - narcissistic |
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What is antisocial personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - characterised by irresponsible and antisocial behaviour, lack of remorse for others |
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What is borderline personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - key characteristics are impulsivity and instability in relationships, mood and self image |
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What are the personality disorders in cluster b (dramatic/erratic)? |
- antisocial - borderline - historionic - narcissistic |
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What is antisocial personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - characterised by irresponsible and antisocial behaviour, lack of remorse for others |
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What is borderline personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - key characteristics are impulsivity and instability in relationships, mood and self image |
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What is historionic personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - characteristics are overly dramatic and attention seeking |
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What are the personality disorders in cluster b (dramatic/erratic)? |
- antisocial - borderline - historionic - narcissistic |
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What is antisocial personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - characterised by irresponsible and antisocial behaviour, lack of remorse for others |
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What is borderline personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - key characteristics are impulsivity and instability in relationships, mood and self image |
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What is historionic personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - characteristics are overly dramatic and attention seeking |
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What is narcissistic personality disorder? |
- cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorder - characterised by huge ego, need for admiration and praise, grandiose |
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What is a common risk factor for borderline personality disorder? |
Adverse childhood experiences e.g. child abuse, lack of warmth recieved |
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What is a common risk factor for borderline personality disorder? |
Adverse childhood experiences e.g. child abuse, lack of warmth recieved |
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What are the common comorbidities for BPD? |
- PTSD - eating disorder - Axis I mood disorder - substance abuse |
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What are the cluster C personality disorders? |
- avoidant - dependent - obsessive compulsive PERSONALITY disorder (different to OCD) |
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What is the main cause of narcissistic personality disorder? |
Parents didn’t provide unconditional love or put their own needs before their child’s |
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What is the main cause of narcissistic personality disorder? |
Parents didn’t provide unconditional love or put their own needs before their child’s |
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What is avoidant personality disorder? |
- cluster c (anxious/fearful) personality disorder - characterised by feelings of inhibition/inadequacy, avoid putting self in situations they will be criticised in |
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What is the main cause of narcissistic personality disorder? |
Parents didn’t provide unconditional love or put their own needs before their child’s |
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What is avoidant personality disorder? |
- cluster c (anxious/fearful) personality disorder - characterised by feelings of inhibition/inadequacy, avoid putting self in situations they will be criticised in |
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What is dependent personality disorder? |
- cluster c (anxious/fearful) personality disorder - characterised by lack of self confidence and autonomy, clingy |
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What is the main cause of narcissistic personality disorder? |
Parents didn’t provide unconditional love or put their own needs before their child’s |
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What is avoidant personality disorder? |
- cluster c (anxious/fearful) personality disorder - characterised by feelings of inhibition/inadequacy, avoid putting self in situations they will be criticised in |
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What is dependent personality disorder? |
- cluster c (anxious/fearful) personality disorder - characterised by lack of self confidence and autonomy, clingy |
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What is obsessive compulsive personality disorder? |
- cluster C (anxious/fearful) personality disorder - characterised by a need for order, perfection and control |
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What is the most difficult personality disorder to treat? |
Borderline personality disorder |
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What differentiates trait from disorder? |
When the manifestations of a persons personality interferes with daily functioning = disorder |
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What cluster of personality disorder is most common? |
cluster b (dramatic/erratic) personality disorders |
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What is the most effective treatment for personality disorders? |
Combination of psychosocial and short term pharmacological interventions |
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What is a major risk that the nurse needs to look out for in a patient with BPD? |
SELF HARM is common (think it’s a way to provide ‘relief’, becomes a compulsion because the underlying cause is never actually treated) |
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What is a major risk that the nurse needs to look out for in a patient with BPD? |
SELF HARM is common (think it’s a way to provide ‘relief’, becomes a compulsion because the underlying cause is never actually treated) |
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What is the best therapy/treatment for people with BPD? |
Dialectical behavioural therapy was specifically designed for people with BPD (particularly those who contemplate self harm or suicide) Involves 4 modules (mindfulness, interpersonal skills, emotion regulation and distress tolerance) |
