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WGU D334 Diagnostic processes OA Exam Newest
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Which of the following cities would be expected to have
the lowest prevalence of recurrent major depressive
disorder with a seasonal pattern?
-Nome, Alaska
-Miami, Florida
-The North Pole
-Billings, Montana - ANSWER-Miami, Florida
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Danny Flynn is a 6 and a half year-old boy who lives with
his parents, and younger sister. Mrs. Flynn began, "To look
at my Danny, you would never know why we brought him
to the mental health clinic. He looks like an angel... those
greenish-blue eyes, and that curly blonde hair of his. But
to live with him, he's more like the devil reincarnated. Don't
get me wrong. I love my son but the problems we're
having with him are just not normal." The reason the
Laughlin's are seeking counseling is for John's history of
severe temper outbursts, both verbal and behavioral, and
usually when "things don't go his way" which is just about
all the time. "And when he's not having a tantrum, Danny
is just plain old angry," adds Mr. Flynn. Danny's most likely
diagnosis is:
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-Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
-Major depressive disorder
-Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
-Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) - ANSWER-
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
George Langwasser is a 45 year-old gentleman whose
case history describes classic features of schizophrenia
but the social worker notices in his chart that he has
always experienced co-occurring symptoms of depression
- that is, feeling "down in the dumps," poor appetite,
feelings of hopelessness and insomnia - during his
episodes of active psychosis and only during the 2-year
period of the active symptoms of schizophrenia. Currently,
his psychotic episodes are successfully controlled by
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medication and his chart reflects no further symptoms of
depression. In fact, Mr. Langwasser has never met full
diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder at any
time. Should his diagnosis of schizophrenia be changed?
-No, the diagnosis of schizophrenia is correct
-Yes, the diagnosis should be changed to schizophrenia
and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
-Yes, the diagnosis should be changed to schizoaffective
disor - ANSWER-No, the diagnosis of schizophrenia is
correct
WGU D334 Diagnostic processes OA Exam Newest
2026-2027 Actual Exam 100 Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (verified Answers) |Already Graded
A+|Brand New .!!
Which of the following cities would be expected to have
the lowest prevalence of recurrent major depressive
disorder with a seasonal pattern?
-Nome, Alaska
-Miami, Florida
-The North Pole
-Billings, Montana - ANSWER-Miami, Florida
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Danny Flynn is a 6 and a half year-old boy who lives with
his parents, and younger sister. Mrs. Flynn began, "To look
at my Danny, you would never know why we brought him
to the mental health clinic. He looks like an angel... those
greenish-blue eyes, and that curly blonde hair of his. But
to live with him, he's more like the devil reincarnated. Don't
get me wrong. I love my son but the problems we're
having with him are just not normal." The reason the
Laughlin's are seeking counseling is for John's history of
severe temper outbursts, both verbal and behavioral, and
usually when "things don't go his way" which is just about
all the time. "And when he's not having a tantrum, Danny
is just plain old angry," adds Mr. Flynn. Danny's most likely
diagnosis is:
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-Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
-Major depressive disorder
-Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
-Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) - ANSWER-
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
George Langwasser is a 45 year-old gentleman whose
case history describes classic features of schizophrenia
but the social worker notices in his chart that he has
always experienced co-occurring symptoms of depression
- that is, feeling "down in the dumps," poor appetite,
feelings of hopelessness and insomnia - during his
episodes of active psychosis and only during the 2-year
period of the active symptoms of schizophrenia. Currently,
his psychotic episodes are successfully controlled by
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medication and his chart reflects no further symptoms of
depression. In fact, Mr. Langwasser has never met full
diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder at any
time. Should his diagnosis of schizophrenia be changed?
-No, the diagnosis of schizophrenia is correct
-Yes, the diagnosis should be changed to schizophrenia
and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
-Yes, the diagnosis should be changed to schizoaffective
disor - ANSWER-No, the diagnosis of schizophrenia is
correct
