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LCSW Exam Prep | Comprehensive Q&A
For Certification Success
Mixed Episode - correct-answer -Alternating moods lasting approximately 1 week,
must meet criteria for both manic and depressive
Bipolar I Disorder - correct-answer -One or more manic episodes, usually with a
history of depressive episodes, can have psychotic aspects
Bipolar II Disorder - correct-answer -One or more depressive with at least one
hypomanic episodes, no psychosis
Cyclothymic Disorder - correct-answer -Persistant mood disturbance lasting at
least two years, must not be without for two months
Dysthymia - correct-answer -Two year history of depressed mood, must not be
without for two months
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Lithium - correct-answer -Used to treat Bipolar disorder, Need routine lithuim
levels
Side effects of Lithium - correct-answer -Drowsiness, weakness, nausea and
vomiting, fatigue and hand tremor
Medications for Schizoaffective disorders or agitated depression of a cyclic nature
(Mood Stabilizers) - correct-answer -Depakote (Valproic acid), Depakene,
Clonzapepam
Medications for Depression - correct-answer -Tricyclics: Tofranil generic name
Imipramine (grandfather of depressants), Elavil/Amitriptyline
MAO Inhibitors - correct-answer -Eldepryl (Selegiline)
SSRI's (Second generation anti-depressants) - correct-answer -Prozac/Fluoxetine,
Paxil, Paroxetine hydrochloride, Zoloft
Side effects of SSRI's - correct-answer -Sexual disinterest and orgasmic delay
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Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia - correct-answer -Attacks involving
intense fear and apprehension lasting several minutes
Agoraphobia with History of Panic Disorder - correct-answer -Fear of being in
places where escape may be difficult
Social Phobia - correct-answer -Persistent fear of one of more social situations in
which person may come in contact with
Specific Phobia - correct-answer -Fear to a object or stimulus not generally fear,
easiest to treat
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - correct-answer -Reoccurring obsessions
(thoughts) and compulsions (behaviors) severe enough to affect
social/occupational functioning. Defense mechanism often exhibited is reaction
formation. Will likely display; Singiness, Indecision, and Perfectionism
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - correct-answer -Symptoms must last at least 1
month, must be outside of range of usual experience, often relive situation
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder - correct-answer -Undue persistent worry for at
least six months about at least two or more life circumstances
Acute Stress Disorder - correct-answer -Reaction to extreme stress, occurs within
four weeks of the stressor and last from two days to 4 weeks.
Anti-Anxiety Medications - correct-answer -Buspar, Alprazolam/Xanax,
Diazepam/Valium--Potentially addictive
Somatization Disorder - correct-answer -Recurrent and multiple somatic
complaints (at least 13) begins in teens, onset before age 30
Conversion Disorder - correct-answer -A change or loss in physical functioning and
not related to a physical condition, individual does not have voluntary control of
symptoms
Hypochondriasis - correct-answer -Unrealistic interpretation of physical symptoms
as an abnormal, preoccupation with the fear of being seriously ill. They can
acknowledge that there are no grounds for fear.
LCSW Exam Prep | Comprehensive Q&A
For Certification Success
Mixed Episode - correct-answer -Alternating moods lasting approximately 1 week,
must meet criteria for both manic and depressive
Bipolar I Disorder - correct-answer -One or more manic episodes, usually with a
history of depressive episodes, can have psychotic aspects
Bipolar II Disorder - correct-answer -One or more depressive with at least one
hypomanic episodes, no psychosis
Cyclothymic Disorder - correct-answer -Persistant mood disturbance lasting at
least two years, must not be without for two months
Dysthymia - correct-answer -Two year history of depressed mood, must not be
without for two months
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Lithium - correct-answer -Used to treat Bipolar disorder, Need routine lithuim
levels
Side effects of Lithium - correct-answer -Drowsiness, weakness, nausea and
vomiting, fatigue and hand tremor
Medications for Schizoaffective disorders or agitated depression of a cyclic nature
(Mood Stabilizers) - correct-answer -Depakote (Valproic acid), Depakene,
Clonzapepam
Medications for Depression - correct-answer -Tricyclics: Tofranil generic name
Imipramine (grandfather of depressants), Elavil/Amitriptyline
MAO Inhibitors - correct-answer -Eldepryl (Selegiline)
SSRI's (Second generation anti-depressants) - correct-answer -Prozac/Fluoxetine,
Paxil, Paroxetine hydrochloride, Zoloft
Side effects of SSRI's - correct-answer -Sexual disinterest and orgasmic delay
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Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia - correct-answer -Attacks involving
intense fear and apprehension lasting several minutes
Agoraphobia with History of Panic Disorder - correct-answer -Fear of being in
places where escape may be difficult
Social Phobia - correct-answer -Persistent fear of one of more social situations in
which person may come in contact with
Specific Phobia - correct-answer -Fear to a object or stimulus not generally fear,
easiest to treat
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - correct-answer -Reoccurring obsessions
(thoughts) and compulsions (behaviors) severe enough to affect
social/occupational functioning. Defense mechanism often exhibited is reaction
formation. Will likely display; Singiness, Indecision, and Perfectionism
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - correct-answer -Symptoms must last at least 1
month, must be outside of range of usual experience, often relive situation
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder - correct-answer -Undue persistent worry for at
least six months about at least two or more life circumstances
Acute Stress Disorder - correct-answer -Reaction to extreme stress, occurs within
four weeks of the stressor and last from two days to 4 weeks.
Anti-Anxiety Medications - correct-answer -Buspar, Alprazolam/Xanax,
Diazepam/Valium--Potentially addictive
Somatization Disorder - correct-answer -Recurrent and multiple somatic
complaints (at least 13) begins in teens, onset before age 30
Conversion Disorder - correct-answer -A change or loss in physical functioning and
not related to a physical condition, individual does not have voluntary control of
symptoms
Hypochondriasis - correct-answer -Unrealistic interpretation of physical symptoms
as an abnormal, preoccupation with the fear of being seriously ill. They can
acknowledge that there are no grounds for fear.
