Psych Diseases Criteria & Tx Questions With Complete
Solutions
ADHD Correct Answer 5 or more Sx from each category
For 6 or more months
In at least 2 settings
Inattention
Hyperactivity
ADHD Tx Correct Answer Behavior modification
Stimulant: Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Non stimulant: Clonidine
adjustment disorder Correct Answer Sig. distress following
profound life change. Not severe enough to meet criteria for
another disorder
Occurs within 3 months after event.
Sx are anxiety, depression, issues in conduct. Increased suicide
risk.
Adjustment Disorder Tx Correct Answer Counseling. No
drugs
Alcohol Use Disorder DX Correct Answer CAGE
questionnaire
Cut Down,
Annoyed
Guilty
, Eye Opener
Alcohol use tx Correct Answer R/o medical complications,
Correct Electrolytes,
Benzodiazpine taper for withdrawal sx
Multivitamins and folic acid
Thiamine before glucose
AA
Anorexia Nervosa Dx: Correct Answer Persistent restriction
of food (Restriction or binge-purge)
Low Body weight
Fear of weight gain
Not distressed by illness (as opposed to Bulimia)
Anorexia Nervosa Tx: Correct Answer Monitor food intake
Psychotherapy
Antisocial Correct Answer Violate rights of others, social
norms, and laws. Must have prior dx of conduct disorder
Autism Spectrum Correct Answer social deficits, lack of
communication skills, repetitive behaviors, restricted activity
and interests, evident before age 3
Autism Tx Correct Answer Behavioral management, early
intervention, family support and counseling
Avoidant Correct Answer Socially inhibited, avoid
interpersonal contact,
fear they wont be liked
Solutions
ADHD Correct Answer 5 or more Sx from each category
For 6 or more months
In at least 2 settings
Inattention
Hyperactivity
ADHD Tx Correct Answer Behavior modification
Stimulant: Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Non stimulant: Clonidine
adjustment disorder Correct Answer Sig. distress following
profound life change. Not severe enough to meet criteria for
another disorder
Occurs within 3 months after event.
Sx are anxiety, depression, issues in conduct. Increased suicide
risk.
Adjustment Disorder Tx Correct Answer Counseling. No
drugs
Alcohol Use Disorder DX Correct Answer CAGE
questionnaire
Cut Down,
Annoyed
Guilty
, Eye Opener
Alcohol use tx Correct Answer R/o medical complications,
Correct Electrolytes,
Benzodiazpine taper for withdrawal sx
Multivitamins and folic acid
Thiamine before glucose
AA
Anorexia Nervosa Dx: Correct Answer Persistent restriction
of food (Restriction or binge-purge)
Low Body weight
Fear of weight gain
Not distressed by illness (as opposed to Bulimia)
Anorexia Nervosa Tx: Correct Answer Monitor food intake
Psychotherapy
Antisocial Correct Answer Violate rights of others, social
norms, and laws. Must have prior dx of conduct disorder
Autism Spectrum Correct Answer social deficits, lack of
communication skills, repetitive behaviors, restricted activity
and interests, evident before age 3
Autism Tx Correct Answer Behavioral management, early
intervention, family support and counseling
Avoidant Correct Answer Socially inhibited, avoid
interpersonal contact,
fear they wont be liked
